The martyrdom of Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia.From a 14th century manuscript.
SAINTS VITUS, MODESTUS AND CRESCENTIA
Martyrs
Within the Octave
SIMPLE / RED
Vitus,
born of an illustrious Sicilian family, was arrested with his tutor and
his nurse. After many sufferings, they were martyred A.D. 303. In the
Middle Ages St. Vitus was declared one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, and
came to be considered as the special patron of those inflicted with
nervous disorders.
INTROIT Ps. 33:20-21
Many were the troubles of the just men, but out of them all the Lord
delivered them. The Lord watches over all their bones; not one of them
shall be broken.
Ps. 33:2. I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall ever be in my mouth.
V. Glory be . . .
COLLECT
Grant to Thy Church, O Lord, we beseech Thee, through the
intercession of Thy holy Martyrs Vitus, Modestus and Crescentia, not to
be highminded, but to advance in that humility which is pleasing in Thy
sight, that despising such things as be evil, she may practice with
overflowing charity whatsoever things are right. Through our Lord . . .
LESSON Wisdom 3:1-8
The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and the torment of death shall not touch them.
In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die: and their departure was taken for misery:
And their going away from us, for utter destruction: but they are in
peace. And though in the sight of men they suffered torments, their hope
is full of immortality. Afflicted in few things, in many they shall be
well rewarded: because God hath tried them, and found them worthy of
himself. As gold in the furnace, he hath proved them, and as a victim of
a holocaust, he hath received them, and in time there shall be respect
had to them. The just shall shine, and shall run to and fro like sparks
among the reeds. They shall judge nations, and rule over people, and
their Lord shall reign for ever.
GRADUAL Ps. 149:5, 1
The Saints shall rejoice in glory; they shall shout for joy on their couches.
V. Sing a new song to the Lord; let His praise resound in the assembly of the Saints.
Alleluia, alleluia! V. Ps. 144:10-11
Let Your Saints bless You, O Lord, let them tell of the glory of Your kingdom. Alleluia!
GOSPEL Luke 10:16-20
At that time, Jesus said to His disciples, "He that heareth you heareth me: and he that despiseth you despiseth me: and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me." And the seventy-two returned with joy, saying: "Lord, the devils also are subject to us in thy name." And he said to them: "I
saw Satan like lightning falling from heaven. Behold, I have given you
power to tread upon serpents and scorpions and upon all the power of the
enemy: and nothing shall hurt you. But yet rejoice not in this, that
spirits are subject unto you: but rejoice in this, that your names are
written in heaven."
OFFERTORY ANTIPHON Ps. 67:36
God is wonderful in His Saints. The God of Israel Himself gives power and strength to His people. Blessed be God!
SECRET
As the gifts we lay before Thee, O Lord, in honor of Thy Saints, bear
witness to the glory of Thy divine power, so may they win for us the
fruit of Thy salvation. Through our Lord . . .
COMMUNION ANTIPHON Sap. 3:1-2, 3
The souls of the just are in the hands of God, and the torment of
death shall not touch them. In the sight of the unwise they appeared to
perish, but they are in peace.
POSTCOMMUNION
We who are filled with Thy solemn blessing, beseech Thee, O Lord,
that through the intercession of Thy holy Martyrs Vitus, Modestus and
Crescentia, the healing virtue of the Sacrament may benefit both body
and soul. Through our Lord . . .
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