SAINT JOHN NEPOMUCENE
Martyr
Religious
SIMPLE / WHITE
After being consecrated bishop of Gubbio,
Italy, in 1129, Ubaldus Baldassini served his flock for more than 30
years with the firm justice, the mildness, and the patience of a true
father in Christ. He was revered especially as a peacemaker. On an
occasion when rival factions were rioting in the streets of Gubbio,
Ubaldus threw himself between the combatants and they laid down their
arms at once, for fear of wounding their bishop. At another time, when Emperor Frederick Barbarossa was about to sack Gubbio, Bishop Ubaldus met the Emperor on the road and persuaded him to spare the city.
Introit
Eccli 45:30
The
Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince;
that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever. Alleluia,
alleluia.
Ps 131:1
Remember, O Lord, David and all his meekness.
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.
The
Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince;
that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever. Alleluia,
alleluia.
Mass of a CONFESSOR BISHOP, except
GLORIA
COLLECT
Help
us, O Lord, and stretch out Your right hand in compassion to save us
from the wickedness of the devil, through the intercession of Your
blessed confessor bishop Ubaldus. Through Our Lord . . .
Commemoration of SAINT JOHN NEPOMUCENE
While a child, he was cured by the prayers of his parents; they then consecrated him to God. Priest. Known as a great preacher who converted thousands. Vicar-general of Prague (in the modern Czech Republic). Counselor and advocate of the poor in the court of King Wenceslaus IV. He refused several bishoprics. Confessor to the queen, he taught her to bear the cross of her ill-tempered husband the king. Imprisoned for refusing to disclose the queen‘s confession to the king. When he continued to honor the seal of the confessional, he was ordered executed. Symbol of Bohemian nationalism. His image has been used in art as a symbol of the sacrament of Confession, and many bridges in Europe bear his likeness as their protector.
O
God, Whose Church the unconquerable sacramental silence of blessed John
has enriched with yet another martyr's crown, grant that, we may set a
guard upon our tongue, and be ready to endure any suffering the world
can afflict, rather than risk the loss of our soul.
Commemoration of SAINT SIMON STOCK
As
far as can be ascertained from the earliest references, Simon Stock was
an English Prior General, known for his holy way of life, who died
about 1265 in Bordeaux in France. After his death, miracles were
recorded by those visiting his tomb and during the 14th century a local
cult developed in Bordeaux.
God of love,
you called Saint Simon Stock to serve you
in the family of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Through his prayers help us
like him to live in your presence and
to work for the salvation of all.
Grant
this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Lesson
Lesson from the book of Ecclesiasticus
Eccli 44:16-27; 45:3-20.
Behold,
a great priest, who in his days pleased God, and was found just; and in
the time of wrath he was made a reconciliation. There was not found the
like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Therefore, by an oath,
the Lord made him to increase among his people. He gave him the blessing
of all nations, and confirmed His covenant upon his head. He
acknowledged him in His blessings; He preserved for him His mercy; and
he found grace before the eyes of the Lord. He glorified him in the
sight of kings, and gave him a crown of glory. To execute the office of
the priesthood, and to have praise in His name, and to offer Him a
worthy incense for an odor of sweetness.
Alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia.
V. Ps. 109:4. You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchisedec. Alleluia.
V. This is the priest whom the Lord has crowned. Alleluia.
GOSPEL
Continuation ☩ of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew
R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
Matt 25:14-23
At that time, Jesus spoke this parable to His disciples: A
man going abroad called his servants and handed over his goods to them.
And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to
each according to his particular ability, and then he went on his
journey. And he who had received the five talents went and traded with
them, and gained five more. In like manner, he who had received the two
gained two more. But he who had received the one went away and dug in
the earth and hid his master’s money. Then after a long time the master
of those servants came and settled accounts with them. And he who had
received the five talents came and brought five other talents, saying,
‘Master, you handed over to me five talents; behold, I have gained five
others in addition.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and
faithful servant; because you have been faithful over a few things, I
will set you over many; enter into the joy of your master.’ And he also
who had received the two talents came, and said, ‘Master, you handed
over to me two talents; behold, I have gained two more.’ His master said
to him, Well done, good and faithful servant; because you have been
faithful over a few things, I will set you over many; enter into the joy
of your master.
Offertory
Ps 88:21-22
I have found David, My servant; with My holy oil I have anointed him,
that My hand may be always with him, and that My arm may make him
strong. Alleluia.
SECRET
O
Lord, may Your Saints everywhere be a source of joy for us, and may we
feel the power of their intercession with You as we solemnly recall the
deeds of their lives. Through our Lord . . .
Commemoration of SAINT JOHN NEPOMUCENE
Receive our gifts and our prayers, we beseech Thee, O Lord, cleanse us by the heavenly Mysteries and mercifully hear us.
Commemoration of SAINT SIMON STOCK
God of all mercy,
you transformed Saint Simon Stock
and made him a new creature in your image. Renew us in the same way
by making our gifts of peace acceptable to you.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
Communion
Luke 12:42
The faithful and prudent servant whom the master will set over his
household to give them their ration of grain in due time. Alleluia.
POSTCOMMUNION
O
Almighty God, may the expression of our gratitude to You for all Your
gifts bring us even greater benefits, through the intercession of Your
blesses Confessor bishop Ubaldus. Through our Lord . . .
Commemoration of SAINT JOHN NEPOMUCENE
Grant,
we beseech Thee, O Lord, our God, that as we rejoice on earth in
keeping the memory of Thy saints, so also we may enjoy their company for
evermore.
Commemoration of SAINT SIMON STOCK
All-powerful God,
may we who are strengthened by the power of this sacrament learn from the example of Saint Simon Stock
to seek you above all things
and to live in this world as your new creation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
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