Virgin
SAINTS FELIX, SIMPLICIUS, FAUSTINUS,AND BEATRICE
Martyrs
III Class / WHITE
Martha
was the active and anxious sister of Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from
the dead, and Mary, the contemplative, whom the Lord said "has chosen
the best part." [Luke 10:42]
Introit
Ps 44:8
You love justice and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
Ps 44:2
My heart overflows with a goodly theme; as I sing my ode to the King.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
You love justice and hate wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your fellows.
COLLECT
Hear
our prayer, O God our Saviour, and let us learn the spirit of true
devotion from Your blessed virgin Martha, as we joyfully celebrate her
feast.
Commemoration of SAINTS FELIX, SIMPLICIUS, FAUSTINUS, AND BEATRICE
Pope
Felix II was martyred in Tuscany, Italy, in the fourth century. The
brothers Simplicius and Faustinus and their sister, Beatrice, gave their
lives for Christ at Rome, A.D. 303.
O Lord, all Christian nations joyfully unite today to celebrate the feast of your martyrs Felix, Simplicius, Faustinus, and Beatrice.
Grant that the faithful may rejoice in it through all eternity and
share the triumph of Your saints which they commemorate. Through our
Lord . . .
Lesson
Lesson from the second letter of St Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians
2 Cor. 10:17-18; 11:1-2
Brethren:
He who boasts, let him boast in the Lord. For he is not approved who
commends himself, but he whom the Lord commends. Would to God that you
could bear with a little of my foolishness! Nay, do bear with me! For I
am jealous for you with a divine jealousy. For I betrothed you to one
spouse, that I might present you a chaste virgin to Christ.
Gradual
Ps 44:5
In your splendor and your beauty ride on triumphant, and reign.
V. In the cause of truth and mercy and for the sake of justice: may your right hand show you wondrous deeds. Alleluia, alleluia.
Ps 44:15-16
V. Behind her the virgins of her train are brought to the King. They are borne in to You with gladness. Alleluia.
GOSPEL Luke 10:38-42
At that time, Jesus entered into a certain town: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary. who, sitting also at the Lord's feet, heard his word. But
Martha was busy about much serving. Who stood and said: "Lord, hast
thou no care that my sister hath left me alone to serve? Speak to her
therefore, that she help me." And the Lord answering, said to her: "Martha, Martha, thou art careful and art troubled about many things: But one thing is necessary. Mary hath chosen the best part, which shall not be taken away from her."
Offertory
Ps 44:10
The daughters of kings come to meet You; the queen takes her place at
Your right hand in gilded clothing, surrounded with variety.
SECRET
Accept
this gift, O Lord, from a people dedicated to You. We offer it in honor
of Your saints for the help we have received from them when we were in
trouble.
Commemoration of SAINTS FELIX, SIMPICIUS, FAUSTINUS, AND BEATRICE
We
offer our gifts, O Lord, in memory of Your holy martyrs Felix,
Simplicius, Faustinus, and Beatrice, and pray that they may obtain
forgiveness and salvation for us. Through our Lord . . .
Communion
Matt 25:4, 6
The five wise virgins took oil in their vessels with the lamps: and at
midnight a cry arose, Behold, the bridegroom is coming, go forth to meet
Christ our Lord.
POSTCOMMUNION
O
Lord, You have feasted Your family with the Food of Heaven. may we
always be refreshed through the intercession of Your saint whose feast
we celebrate this day.
Commemoration of SAINTS FELIX, SIMPLICIUS, FAUSTINUS, AND BEATRICE
We ask, Almighty God, that the celebration of this heavenly Sacrifice on the feast of Your martyrs Felix, Simplicius, Faustinus, and Beatrice, may bring us Your merciful pardon. Through our Lord . . .
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please no anonymous comments. I require at least some way for people to address each other personally and courteously. Having some name or handle helps.
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.