OCTOBER 29
FERIAL DAY
(Mass of preceding Sunday)
[Requiem or Votive Mass allowed]
INTROIT Ps. 129:3, 4
If
Thou, O Lord, shalt observe iniquities; Lord, who shall endure it? for
with Thee there is merciful forgiveness, O God of Israel.
Ps. 129:1-2. Out of the depths have I cried to Thee, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice.
Glory be . . .
COLLECT
O
God, our refuge and strength, Author of all devotedness, give ear to
the devoted prayers of Thy Church, and grant, that we may obtain in deed
what we ask with faith. Through our Lord . . .
EPISTLE Phil. 1:6-11
Brethren: we are confident of this very thing, that he which began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Jesus Christ: even as it is right for me to be thus minded on behalf of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as, both in my bonds and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers with me of grace. For God is my witness, how I long after you all in the tender mercies of Christ Jesus. And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment; so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ; being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
GRADUAL Ps. 132:1-2
Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. Like the precious ointment on the head, that ran down upon the beard, the beard of Aaron.
Alleluia, alleluia! Ps. 113:11
They that fear the Lord, let them hope in Him; He is their helper and protector. Alleluia!
GOSPEL Matt. 22:15-21
At that time, the Pharisees went and took counsel how they might ensnare him in his talk. And they send to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, "Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, and carest not for any one: for thou regardest not the person of men. Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?" But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, "Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Shew me the tribute money." And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto them, "Whose is this image and superscription?" They say unto him, "Caesar’s." Then saith he unto them, "Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s."
OFFERTORY ANTIPHON Esther 14:12, 13
Remember me, O Lord. Thou who rulest above all power; and give a well-ordered speech in my mouth, that my words may be pleasing in the sight of the prince.
SECRET
Grant, O merciful God, that this saving rite may unremittingly free us from all personal guilt and fend off all misfortune. Through our Lord . . .
COMMUNION ANTIPHON Ps. 16:6
I have cried, for Thou, O God, hast heard me; O incline Thine ear unto me, and hear my words.
POSTCOMMUNION
We have received, O Lord, the gifts of this sacred Mystery, and humbly beseech Thee, that what we do at Thy bidding in memory of Thee, may avail us in our weakness. Who livest and reignest . . .
Saint Narcissus
99 - 215
October 29
2nd-3rd century bishop of Jerusalem. Late in life, he was accused
of a crime. None of the Christians in his diocese believed it,
but Narcissus did not believe he should serve after being under
such a cloud, and he became a desert hermit. After a complete
acquittal, Narcissus returned to his see, older, weathered, but
stronger and more zealous than ever, and served several more years. When
his age began to wear on him, he begged God to send a bishop to
help him. Saint Alexander of Cappadocia responded, and the two
ruled the diocese together, Narcissus lived to age 116.
Born: 99
Died: 215 of natural causes
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: insect bites
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