Part 35
Exaudi nos, Domine sancte, Pater omnipotens, æterne Deus: et mittere digneris sanctum angelum tuum de cœlis, qui custodiat, foveat, protegat, visitet, atque defendat omnes habitantes in hoc habitaculo. Per Christum Dominum nostrum.
(Graciously hear us, O Lord, Father almighty, eternal God: and vouchsafe to send Thy holy angel from heaven, who may keep, cherish, protect, visit, and defend all who dwell in this habitation. Through Christ Our Lord.)
_R._ Amen.
_The Vidi Aquam._
From Easter to Whit‐Sunday, inclusively, instead of the foregoing Antiphon the following is sung, and _Alleluia_ is added to the versicles and responses.
Ant. Vidi aquam egredientem de templo, a latere dextro. Alleluia! Et omnes ad quos pervenit aqua ista, salvi facti sunt, et dicent: Alleluia.
(_Ant._ I saw water coming forth from the temple, on the right side. Alleluia. And all those to whom this water came were saved, and shall say: Alleluia.)
_Ps._ Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus: quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.
(_Ps._ Give praise to the Lord, for He is good: for His mercy endureth forever.)
_V._ Gloria Patri, etc.
(_V._ Glory be to the Father, etc.)
_Ant._ Vidi aquam, etc.
(_Ant._ I saw water, etc.)
The Holy Mass.
The priest, standing at the foot of the altar, bows down, signs himself with the sign of the cross, and says:
In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
(In the name of the Father, and of the Son, etc.)
Then, joining his hands, he says:
_S._ Introibo ad altare Dei.
(_P._ I will go in to the altar of God.)
_M._ Ad Deum, qui lætificat juventutem meam.
(_R._ To God, Who giveth joy to my youth.)
In Masses for the dead and from Passion Sunday to Holy Saturday the following Psalm is omitted.
Psalm XLII.
_S._ Judica me, Deus, et discerne causam meam de gente non sancta: ab homine iniquo et doloso erue me.
(_P._ Judge me, O God, and distinguish my cause from the nation that is not holy: from the unjust and deceitful man deliver me.)
_M._ Quia tu es, Deus, fortitudo mea, quare me repulisti? et quare tristis incedo dum affligit me inimicus?
(_R._ Since Thou, O God, art my strength, why hast Thou cast me off? and why do I go sorrowful while the enemy afflicteth me?)
_S._ Emitte lucem tuam et veritatem tuam: ipsa me deduxerunt et adduxerunt in montem sanctum tuum, et in tabernacula tua.
(_P._ Send forth Thy light and Thy truth: they have conducted me, and brought me to Thy holy mount, and into Thy tabernacles.)
_M._ Et introibo ad altare Dei: ad Deum, qui lætificat juventutem meam.
(_R._ And I will go in to the altar of God: to God, Who giveth joy to my youth.)
_S._ Confitebor tibi in cithara, Deus, Deus meus: quare tristis es, anima mea? et quare conturbas me?
(_P._ I will praise Thee on the harp, O God, my God: why art thou sad, my soul? and why dost thou disquiet me?)
_M._ Spera in Deo, quoniam adhuc confitebor illi: salutare vultus mei, et Deus meus.
(_R._ Hope in God, for I will still give praise to Him, the salvation of my countenance, and my God.)
_S._ Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto.
(_P._ Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.)
_M._ Sicut erat in principio, et nunc et semper, et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.
(_R._ As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.)
_S._ Introibo ad altare Dei.
(_P._ I will go in to the altar of God.)
_M._ Ad Deum, qui lætificat juventutem meam.
(_R._ To God, Who giveth joy to my youth.)
_S._ Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domini.
(_P._ Our help is in the name of the Lord.)
_M._ Qui fecit cœlum et terram.
(_R._ Who made heaven and earth.)
_S._ Confiteor, etc.
(_P._ I confess, etc.)
_M._ Misereatur tui omnipotens Deus, et dimissis peccatis tuis, perducat te ad vitam æternam.
(_R._ May almighty God be merciful to thee, and forgiving thee thy sins, bring thee to everlasting life.)
_S._ Amen.
(_P._ Amen.)
_M._ Confiteor Deo omnipotenti, beatæ Mariæ semper virgini, beato Michaeli Archangelo, beato Joanni Baptistæ, sanctis Apostolis Petro et Paulo, omnibus sanctis, et tibi, Pater, quia peccavi nimis cogitatione, verbo et opere: mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Ideo precor beatam Mariam semper virginem, beatum Michaelem archangelum, beatum Joannem Baptistam, sanctos Apostolos Petrum et Paulum, omnes sanctos, et te Pater, orare pro me ad Dominum Deum nostrum.
(_R._ I confess to almighty God, to blessed Mary, ever virgin, to blessed Michael the archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy apostles Peter and Paul, to all the saints, and to you, father, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed: through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore I beseech the blessed Mary, ever virgin, blessed Michael the archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy apostles Peter and Paul, and all the saints, and you, father, to pray to the Lord, Our God, for me.)
_S._ Misereatur vestri omnipotens Deus, et dimissis peccatis vestris perducat vos ad vitam æternam.
(_P._ May the almighty God be merciful unto you, and forgiving you your sins bring you to life everlasting.)
_M._ Amen.
(_R._ Amen.)
_S._ Indulgentiam, absolutionem, et remissionem peccatorum nostrorum tribuat nobis omnipotens et misericors Dominus.
(_P._ May the almighty and merciful Lord grant us pardon, absolution, and remission of our sins.)
_M._ Amen.
(_R._ Amen.)
_S._ Deus, tu conversus vivificabis nos.
(_P._ Thou, O God, being turned toward us, wilt enliven us.)
_M._ Et plebs tua lætabitur in te.
(_R._ And Thy people will rejoice in Thee.)
_S._ Ostende nobis, Domine, misericordiam tuam.
(_P._ Show us, O Lord, Thy mercy.)
_M._ Et salutare tuum da nobis.
(_R._ And grant us Thy salvation.)
_S._ Domine, exaudi orationem meam.
(_P._ O Lord, hear my prayer.)
_M._ Et clamor meus ad te veniat.
(_R._ And let my cry come to Thee.)
_S._ Dominus vobiscum.
(_P._ The Lord be with you.)
_M._ Et cum spiritu tuo.
(_R._ And with thy spirit.)
The priest first extends and then joins his hands, saying audibly _Oremus_; and ascending the altar, he says secretly:
Aufer a nobis, quæsumus, Domine, iniquitates nostras: ut ad sancta sanctorum puris mereamur mentibus introire. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.
(Take away from us our iniquities, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that we may be worthy to enter with pure minds into the Holy of holies. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.)
He then bows over the altar, and says:
Oramus te, Domine, per merita sanctorum tuorum, quorum reliquiæ hic sunt, et omnium sanctorum tuorum, ut indulgere digneris omnia peccata mea. Amen.
(We beseech Thee, O Lord, by the merits of Thy saints whose relics are here, and of all the saints, that Thou wouldst vouchsafe to forgive me all my sins. Amen.)
At solemn High Mass the priest receives the censer from the deacon, and incenses the altar, and then returns it to the deacon, who incenses the priest only. Then the priest turns to the book and reads the _Introit_, which varies according to the seasons and feasts. The following _Introit_ is from the Mass of the most Holy Trinity:
Benedicta sit sancta Trinitas, atque indivisa Unitas: confitebimur ei, quia fecit nobiscum misericordiam suam.
(Blessed be the Holy Trinity and undivided Unity: we will praise Him, because He has shown us His mercy.)
_Ps._ Domine, Dominus noster, quam admirabile est nomen tuum in universa terra!
(_Ps._ O Lord, Our God, how wonderful is Thy name over the utmost boundaries of the earth!)
_V._ Gloria Patri, etc. Benedicta, etc.
(_V._ Glory be to the Father, etc. Blessed, etc.)
_S._ Kyrie eleison.
(_P._ Lord, have mercy on us.)
_M._ Kyrie eleison.
(_R._ Lord, have mercy on us.)
_S._ Kyrie eleison.
(_P._ Lord, have mercy on us.)
_M._ Christe eleison.
(_R._ Christ, have mercy on us.)
_S._ Christe eleison.
(_P._ Christ, have mercy on us.)
_M._ Christe eleison.
(_R._ Christ, have mercy on us.)
_S._ Kyrie eleison.
(_P._ Lord, have mercy on us.)
_M._ Kyrie eleison.
(_R._ Lord, have mercy on us.)
_S._ Kyrie eleison.
(_P._ Lord, have mercy on us.)
The _Gloria in excelsis_ is omitted in Masses for the dead and in certain Masses during Advent and Lent.
Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonæ voluntatis. Laudamus te. Benedicimus te. Adoramus te. Glorificamus te. Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam: Domine Deus, Rex cœlestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine Fili unigenite, Jesu Christe; Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris: qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Quoniam tu solus sanctus: tu solus Dominus: tu solus altissimus, Jesu Christe; cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris. Amen.
(Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace to men of good will. We praise Thee. We bless Thee. We adore Thee. We glorify Thee. We give Thee thanks for Thy great glory, O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father almighty. O Lord Jesus Christ, the only‐begotten Son; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father. Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Who takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayers. Who sittest at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For Thou only art holy, Thou only art the Lord, Thou only art most high, O Jesus Christ, together with the Holy Ghost in the glory of God the Father. Amen.)
_V._ Dominus vobiscum.
(_V._ The Lord be with you.)
_R._ Et cum spiritu tuo.
(_R._ And with thy spirit.)
Then follow the _Collects_, prayers proper for the feast or season. The following is from the Mass of the most Holy Trinity, as are all the varying prayers and Scripture texts that occur henceforth in this Mass.
_Let Us Pray._
O almighty and everlasting God, Who hast granted Thy servants, in the confession of the true faith, to acknowledge the glory of an eternal Trinity, and in the power of majesty to adore a Unity: we beseech Thee that, by the strength of this faith, we may be defended from all adversity. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the union of the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.
_Let Us Pray._
Preserve us, O Lord, we beseech Thee, from all dangers of body and soul; and by the intercession of the glorious and blessed Mary, ever virgin. Mother of God, of the blessed apostles Peter and Paul, of St. Joseph, and all the saints, grant us, in Thy mercy, health and peace, that, adversities and errors being removed, Thy Church may serve Thee with a pure and undisturbed devotion. Through, etc.
Epistle.
(Rom. xi. 33‐36.)
O the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How incomprehensible are His judgments, and how unsearchable His ways! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? Or who hath been His counsellor? Or who hath first given to Him, and recompense shall be made him. For of Him, and by Him, and in Him are all things. To Him be glory forever.
_R._ Deo gratias!
(_R._ Thanks be to God!)
Gradual.
(Daniel iii.)
Blessed art Thou, O Lord, Who beholdest the deep, and sittest on the cherubim.
_V._ Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven, and worthy of praise forever. Alleluia, Alleluia!
At solemn Mass the deacon places the book of Gospels on the altar, and the celebrant blesses the incense. The deacon, with joined hands, says:
Munda cor meum, ac labia mea, omnipotens Deus, qui labia Isaiæ prophetæ calculo mundasti ignito: ita me tua grata miseratione dignare mundare, ut sanctum Evangelium tuum digne valeam nuntiare. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.
(Cleanse my heart and my lips, O almighty God, Who didst cleanse the lips of the prophet Isaias with a burning coal: vouchsafe so to cleanse me by Thy gracious mercy that I may be able worthily to proclaim Thy holy Gospel. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.)
Then he takes the book from the altar, and, kneeling before the priest, asks his blessing. The priest answers:
Dominus sit in corde tuo et in labiis tuis, ut digne et competenter annunties Evangelium suum. Amen.
(The Lord be in thy heart and on thy lips, that thou mayest worthily and in becoming manner announce His Gospel. Amen.)
_V._ Dominus vobiscum.
(_V._ The Lord be with you.)
_R._ Et cum spiritu tuo.
(_R._ And with thy spirit.)
Initium (vel sequentia) sancti Evangelii secundum N.
(The beginning (or continuation) of the holy Gospel according to N.)
_R._ Gloria tibi, Domine.
(_R._ Glory be to Thee, O Lord.)
Gospel.
(Matt. xxviii.)
At that time, Jesus said to His disciples: All power is given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.
_R._ Laus tibi, Christe!
(_R._ Praise be to Thee, O Christ!)
The Nicene Creed.
Credo in unum Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, factorem cœli et terræ, visibilium omnium, et invisibilium. Et in unum Dominum Jesum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum: et ex Patre natum ante omnia sæcula: Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine, Deum verum de Deo vero: genitum non factum, consubstantialem Patri, per quem omnia facta sunt. Qui propter nos homines, et propter nostram salutem descendit de cœlis. Et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto, ex Maria Virgine: _et homo factus est_. Crucifixus etiam pro nobis, sub Pontio Pilato passus, et sepultus est. Et resurrexit tertia die, secundum scripturas; et ascendit in cœlum, sedet ad dexteram Patris; et iterum venturus est cum gloria, judicare vivos et mortuos; cujus regni non erit finis. Et in Spiritum Sanctum, Dominum et vivificantem, qui ex Patre Filioque procedit; qui cum Patre et Filio simul adoratur et conglorificatur; qui locutus est per prophetas. Et unam sanctam Catholicam et Apostolicam Ecclesiam. Confiteor unum Baptisma in remissionem peccatorum. Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum, et vitam venturi sæculi. Amen.
(I believe in one God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only‐begotten Son of God, and born of the Father before all ages: God of God, light of light, true God of true God; begotten, not made; consubstantial to the Father, by Whom all things were made. Who for us men, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and became incarnate by the Holy Ghost, of the Virgin Mary, _and was made man_. He was crucified also for us, suffered under Pontius Pilate, and was buried. And the third day He arose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, sitteth at the right hand of the Father; and He is to come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead; of Whose kingdom there shall be no end. And in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and giver of life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; Who together with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified; Who spoke by the prophets. And one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I expect the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.)
Turning to the people the priest says:
_V._ Dominus vobiscum.
(_V._ The Lord be with you.)
_R._ Et cum spiritu tuo.
(_R._ And with thy spirit.)
_V._ Oremus.
(_V._ Let us pray.)
Offertory.
Blessed be God the Father, and the only‐begotten Son of God, as likewise the Holy Ghost, for He has shown mercy to us.
Offering up the Host, the priest says:
Suscipe, sancte Pater, omnipotens, æterne Deus, hanc immaculatam Hostiam, quam ego indignus famulus tuus offero tibi, Deo meo vivo et vero, pro innumerabilibus peccatis, et offensionibus et negligentiis meis, et pro omnibus circumstantibus; sed et pro omnibus fidelibus Christianis, vivis atque defunctis; ut mihi et illis proficiat ad salutem, in vitam æternam. Amen.
(Accept, O holy Father, almighty and eternal God, this unspotted Host, which I, Thy unworthy servant, offer unto Thee, my living and true God, for my innumerable sins, offences, and negligences, and for all here present; as also for all faithful Christians, both living and dead; that it may avail both me and them unto life everlasting. Amen.)
Pouring the water and wine into the chalice, he says:
Deus, qui humanæ substantiæ dignitatem mirabiliter condidisti, et mirabilius reformasti: da nobis per hujus aquæ et vini mysterium, ejus divinitatis esse consortes, qui humanitatis nostræ fieri dignatus est particeps, Jesus Christus, Filius tuus, Dominus noster: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti, Deus, per omnia sæcula sæculorum. Amen.
(O God, Who in creating human nature hast wonderfully dignified it, and still more wonderfully reformed it: grant that by the mystery of this water and wine we may be made partakers of His divine nature Who vouchsafed to become partaker of our human nature: Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity, etc.)
Offering the chalice, the priest says:
Offerimus tibi, Domine, calicem salutaris, tuam deprecantes clementiam, ut in conspectu divinæ majestatis tuæ, pro nostra et totius mundi salute cum odore suavitatis ascendat. Amen.
(We offer unto Thee, O Lord, the chalice of salvation, beseeching Thy clemency that it may ascend before Thy divine majesty as a sweet odor for our salvation and for that of the whole world. Amen.)
Bowing down, the priest says:
In spiritu humilitatis et in animo contrito suscipiamur a te, Domine; et sic fiat sacrificium nostrum in conspectu tuo hodie, ut placeat tibi, Domine Deus.
(Accept us, O Lord, in the spirit of humility and contrition of heart; and grant that the sacrifice we offer in Thy sight this day may be pleasing to Thee, O Lord God.)
Blessing the Host and chalice, the priest says:
Veni, sanctificator, omnipotens, æterne Deus, et benedic hoc sacrificium tuo sancto nomini præparatum.
(Come, O almighty and eternal God, the sanctifier, and bless this sacrifice, prepared for the glory of Thy holy name.)
Going to the Epistle side of the altar, the priest washes his hands, and recites the following verses of
Psalm XXV.
Lavabo inter innocentes manus meas; et circumdabo altare tuum, Domine.
(I will wash my hands among the innocent; and will compass Thy altar, O Lord.)
Ut audiam vocem laudis; et enarrem universa mirabilia tua.
(That I may hear the voice of Thy praise, and tell of all Thy wondrous works.)
Domine, dilexi decorem domus tuæ, et locum habitationis gloriæ tuæ.
(I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of Thy house, and the place where Thy glory dwelleth.)
Ne perdas cum impiis Deus, animam meam, et cum viris sanguinum vitam meam.
(Take not away my soul with the wicked, nor my life with bloody men.)
In quorum manibus iniquitates sunt: dextera eorum repleta est muneribus.
(In whose hands are iniquities; their right hand is filled with gifts.)
Ego autem in innocentia mea ingressus sum: redime me, et miserere mei.
(But I have walked in my innocence: redeem me, and have mercy on me.)
Pes meus stetit in directo: in ecclesiis benedicam te, Domine.
(My foot has stood in the direct way; in the churches I will bless Thee, O Lord.)
Gloria Patri, etc.
(Glory be to the Father, etc.)
Returning and bowing before the middle of the altar, he says:
Suscipe, sancta Trinitas, hanc oblationem, quam tibi offerimus ob memoriam Passionis, resurrectionis, et ascensionis Jesu Christi Domini nostri, et in honorem beatæ Mariæ semper virginis, et beati Joannis Baptistæ, et sanctorum apostolorum Petri et Pauli, et istorum, et omnium sanctorum; ut illis proficiat ad honorem, nobis autem ad salutem; et illi pro nobis intercedere dignentur in cœlis, quorum memoriam agimus in terris. Per eundem Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.
(Receive, O Holy Trinity, this oblation, which we make to Thee in memory of the Passion, resurrection, and ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and in honor of the blessed Mary, ever virgin, of blessed John Baptist, the holy apostles Peter and Paul, and of all the saints; that it may be available to their honor and our salvation; and that they may vouchsafe to intercede for us in heaven whose memory we celebrate on earth. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.)
Turning towards the people, he says:
Orate, fratres, ut meum ac vestrum sacrificium acceptabile fiat apud Deum Patrem omnipotentem.
(Brethren, pray that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father almighty.)
_R._ Suscipiat Dominus sacrificium de manibus tuis ad laudem et gloriam nominis sui, ad utilitatem quoque nostram, totiusque Ecclesiæ suæ sanctæ.
(_R._ May the Lord receive the sacrifice from thy hands, to the praise and glory of His name, to our benefit, and to that of all His holy Church.)
The priest answers in a low voice, Amen. He then reads:
The Secret Prayers.
Sanctify, we beseech Thee, O Lord Our God, by the invocation of Thy holy name, the victim of this oblation; and by it make us ourselves an eternal offering to Thee. Through, etc.
Graciously hear us, O God Our Saviour, that by the virtue of this sacrament Thou mayest defend us from all enemies, of both soul and body; grant us grace in this life and glory in the next. Who livest and reignest with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Ghost.
He concludes by saying aloud:
Per omnia sæcula sæculorum.
(World without end.)
_R._ Amen.
(_R._ Amen.)
_V._ Dominus vobiscum.
(_V._ The Lord be with you.)
_R._ Et cum spiritu tuo.
(_R._ And with thy spirit.)
_V._ Sursum corda.
(_V._ Lift up your hearts.)
_R._ Habemus ad Dominum.
(_R._ We have lifted them up to the Lord.)
_V._ Gratias agamus Domino Deo nostro.
(_V._ Let us give thanks to the Lord Our God.)
_R._ Dignum et justum est.
(_R._ It is meet and just.)
The Preface.
Vere dignum et justum est, æquum et salutare, nos tibi semper, et ubique gratias agere, Domine sancte, Pater omnipotens, æterne Deus. Qui cum unigenito Filio tuo et Spiritu Sancto unus es Deus, unus es Dominus: non in unius singularitate personæ, sed in unius trinitate substantiæ. Quod enim de tua gloria, revelante te, credimus, hoc de Filio tuo, hoc de Spiritu Sancto, sine differentia discretionis sentimus. Ut in confessione veræ sempiternæque Deitatis, et in Personis proprietas, et in essentia unitas, et in majestate adoretur æqualitas. Quam laudant angeli atque archangeli, cherubim quoque ac seraphim, qui non cessant clamare quotidie, una voce dicentes:
(It is truly meet and just, right and available to salvation, that we should always and in all places give thanks to Thee, O holy Lord, Father almighty, eternal God. Who together with Thy only‐begotten Son and the Holy Ghost art one God and one Lord: not in a singularity of one person, but in a trinity of one substance. For what we believe of Thy glory, as Thou hast revealed the same, we believe of Thy Son and of the Holy Ghost, without any difference or distinction. So that in confession of the true and eternal Deity we adore a distinction in the persons, and unity in the essence, and an equality in the majesty. Whom the angels and archangels, the cherubim also and seraphim, praise, and cease not daily to cry out with one voice, saying:)
Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt cœli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis.
(Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest.)
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis.
(Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.)
The Canon of the Mass.