TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY
AFTER PENTECOST
AFTER PENTECOST
THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY,
FOR THE RELIGIOUS OF THE SACRED HEART
SAINT JOHN CANTIUS
Confessor
Confessor
DOUBLE / GREEN
In the Final Judgment, "the day of Christ Jesus," He will show each person how he has valued and used the hours that hurry like tumbling water through careless fingers. The eternal value of passing opportunities is clearly taught in the feasts of the Kingdom of Christ, of All Saints and of All Souls, and in the final Sundays of the liturgical year. The lesson is that, in the end, each person will be judged by his sincere love of God and men. A Christian's discerning love must include obedience to, and support of, both Church authority and civil authority.
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.
GLORIA
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 . . .
Commemoration of THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, "MATER ADMIRABILIS"
Humble manual labor was forever sanctified by Mary, "the handmaid of the Lord," the Mother of Christ and of all mankind. By her prayers, she renders the toil of her adopted human children fruitful and pleasing to God. A fresco (above) in the convent of the Trinita dei Monti in Rome depicts our "Mother most admirable" spinning in a court of the temple. This painting, blessed by Pope Pius IX, is venerated by pilgrims from all parts of the world, and among them extraordinary conversions and cures continually occur.
Humble manual labor was forever sanctified by Mary, "the handmaid of the Lord," the Mother of Christ and of all mankind. By her prayers, she renders the toil of her adopted human children fruitful and pleasing to God. A fresco (above) in the convent of the Trinita dei Monti in Rome depicts our "Mother most admirable" spinning in a court of the temple. This painting, blessed by Pope Pius IX, is venerated by pilgrims from all parts of the world, and among them extraordinary conversions and cures continually occur.
O
God, you wondrously exalted the humble Virgin Mary in the Incarnation
of Your only-begotten Son. May we be adopted as sons into Your divine
family through the intercession of Your most Admirable Mother.
Commemoration of SAINT JOHN CANTIUS
Except for a number of pilgrimages and eight years as a parish priest, John Cantius (1390-1473) spent his life as professor of theology in the University of Cracow. His pockets were always empty on account of his love for the poor. He often told his pupils to "fight all false opinions, but let your weapons be patience, sweetness, and love. Roughness is bad for your own soul and spoils the best cause."
O
Almighty God, grant that the example of the holy confessor John may
help us to advance in the science of the saints and in mercy towards
others, so that we may obtain forgiveness for ourselves through his
merits. 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 offense 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."
CREED
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 . . .
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 . . .
Commemoration of THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, "MATER ADMIRABILIS"
Commemoration of SAINT JOHN CANTIUS
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 . . .
May
this offering bring us prosperity and peace now and always, O Lord,
through Your mercy and the intercession of the Blessed Ever-Virgin
Mary.
Commemoration of SAINT JOHN CANTIUS
May
the merits of the holy confessor John make these offerings acceptable
to You, O Lord. Grant that we may love You above all and love all men
for Your sake, so that we may please You by every thought and deed.
Through Christ 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 . . .
Commemoration of THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, "MATER ADMIRABILIS"
Commemoration of SAINT JOHN CANTIUS
O
Lord, You have fed us with the food of Your own precious Body and
Blood. We humbly ask that we may be led by the merits and example of
Your holy confessor John to imitate his charity and to share in his
glory; who lives and rules with God in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one
God forever and ever.
May
we who have partaken of these helps toward our salvation, O Lord, be
protected everywhere by the prayers of the most pure Virgin Mary, in
whose honor we have offered this sacrifice to Your majesty.
Commemoration of SAINT JOHN CANTIUS
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