SAINTS PROTUS AND HYACINTH
Martyrs
Martyrs
SIMPLE / RED
According to
tradition, Protus and Hyacinth were brothers, and slaves in the
household of St. Basilla at Rome. They were burned alive around 257,
during the persecution of Valerian and Gallian. The unshakable fortitude
of the martyrs throughout the Christian ages should serve as a
stimulating reproach to us when we are tempted to lose patience under
the most ordinary trials.
Mass of SEVERAL MARTYRS, except
INTROIT (Ps. 36:39)
The salvation of the just is from the Lord, and He is their protector in time of trouble.
(Ps. 36:1) Be not envious of evildoers, nor jealous of those who do wrong. V. Glory be to the Father . . .
COLLECT
May the glorious profession of faith of
Your blessed martyrs Protus and Hyacinth strengthen us, O Lord, and may
the power of their intercession shield us. Through our Lord . . .
Lesson
Hebrews 10:32-38 Douay-Rheims 1899
32 But call to mind the former days, wherein, being illuminated, you endured a great fight of afflictions.
33 And
on the one hand indeed, by reproaches and tribulations, were made a
gazingstock; and on the other, became companions of them that were used
in such sort.
on the one hand indeed, by reproaches and tribulations, were made a
gazingstock; and on the other, became companions of them that were used
in such sort.
34 For
you both had compassion on them that were in bands, and took with joy
the being stripped of your own goods, knowing that you have a better and
a lasting substance.
you both had compassion on them that were in bands, and took with joy
the being stripped of your own goods, knowing that you have a better and
a lasting substance.
35 Do not therefore lose your confidence, which hath a great reward.
36 For patience is necessary for you; that, doing the will of God, you may receive the promise.
37 For yet a little and a very little while, and he that is to come, will come, and will not delay.
38 But my just man liveth by faith
Gradual
The just have cried out, and the Lord has answered them and rescuded
them from all their distress V. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
and He will save those who are humble in spirit.
Alleluia, alleluia! The white robed army of martyrs praises You, O Lord!
Alleluia!
Gospel
Luke 12:1-8Douay-Rheims 1899
12 And
when great multitudes stood about him, so that they trod one upon
another, he began to say to his disciples: Beware ye of the leaven of
the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
when great multitudes stood about him, so that they trod one upon
another, he began to say to his disciples: Beware ye of the leaven of
the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed: nor hidden, that shall not be known.
3 For
whatsoever things you have spoken in darkness, shall be published in
the light: and that which you have spoken in the ear in the chambers,
shall be preached on the housetops.
whatsoever things you have spoken in darkness, shall be published in
the light: and that which you have spoken in the ear in the chambers,
shall be preached on the housetops.
4 And I say to you, my friends: Be not afraid of them who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
5 But
I will shew you whom you shall fear: fear ye him, who after he hath
killed, hath power to cast into hell. Yea, I say to you, fear him.
I will shew you whom you shall fear: fear ye him, who after he hath
killed, hath power to cast into hell. Yea, I say to you, fear him.
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 Yea, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: you are of more value than many sparrows.
8 And I say to you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.
SECRET
We fulfill our obligations to You, O
Lord, by offering these gifts in memory of Your holy martyrs Protus and
Hyacinth. May these offerings heal us and bring us to eternal salvation.
Through our Lord . . .
COMMUNION HYMN (Matt. 10:27)
What I tell you in darkness, speak it in the light; and what you hear whispered, preach it on the housetops.
POSTCOMMUNION
O Lord, may Your Sacrament which we
have received cleanse us through the prayer of the blessed martyrs
Protus and Hyacinth. Through our Lord . . .
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