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INTROIT Ps. 24:16, 18 Look
upon me, O Lord, and have pity on me, for I am alone and desolate. See
my poverty and my pain, and pardon all my sins, O my God.
Ps. 24:1-2. I have lifted up my soul to You, O Lord, in You I place my trust, O my God. Let me not be put to shame.
V. Glory be . . .
COLLECT
O
God, You are the protector of all who trust in You, and without You
nothing is strong, nothing is holy. Be even more merciful towards us,
and rule and guide us that we may use the good things of this life in
such a way as not to lose the blessings of eternal life. Through our
Lord . . .
The last four years of his life were spent preaching and organizing social services, especially for prisoners, the sick and the poor. In the autumn of 1640, Father Regis sensed that his days were coming to a conclusion. He settled some of his affairs and prepared for the end by continuing to do what he did so well: speaking to the people about the God who loved them. On December 31, he spent most of the day with his eyes on the crucifix. That evening, he died. His final words were: “Into thy hands I commend my spirit.”
EPISTLE I Peter 5:6-11
Beloved: Humble yourselves, therefore,
under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt
you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be
sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a
roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your
faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by
your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a
little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal
glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and
establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
GRADUAL Ps. 54:23, 17, 19
Cast your care upon the Lord and He will support you.
V. When I called upon the Lord, He heard my voice and delivered me from those who war against me.
Alleluia, alleluia! V. Ps. 7:12
God is a just judge, strong and patient. Shall He be angry all the time? Alleluia!
GOSPEL Luke 15:1-10
At that time, the tax collectors and
sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the
scribes grumbled, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with
them." So he told them this parable: "What
man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does
not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that
is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his
shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his
friends and his neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have
found my sheep that was lost.' Just so, I tell you, there will be more
joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine
righteous persons who need no repentance.
"Or
what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not
light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it?
And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and
neighbors, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I
had lost.' Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God
over one sinner who repents."
OFFERTORY ANTIPHON Ps. 9:11-12, 13
Let those trust in You who cherish Your
name, O Lord, for You do not forsake those who seek you. Sing praise to
the Lord, enthroned in Sion, for He has not forgotten the cry of the
poor.
SECRET
O
Lord, look with favor upon the offerings of Your Church as she prays to
You. Bless these gifts, that the faithful who receive them may attain
salvation. Through our Lord . . .
Commemoration of SAINT JOHN FRANCIS REGISMay
the victim of love which we offer up in this sacrifice, be a
propitiation for us, through Thy mercy, O Lord, and by the prayers and
merits of blessed John Francis may it be most efficacious and salutary
in obtaining for us greater patience and charity. Through our Lord . . .
COMMUNION ANTIPHON Luke 15:10
I say to you, there will be joy among the angels of God over one sinner who repents.
POSTCOMMUNION
O
Lord, let the reception of Your Holy Sacrament bring us to life, atone
for our sins, and prepare us to receive Your unfailing mercy. Through
our Lord . . .
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