III Class/White
Amid
the luxuries of court life in 15th-century Poland, Prince Casimir
managed to practice heroic virtue. Such was his love of the needy that
the Polish people called him "the father and defender of the poor and
unfortunate." He would neither break his vow of celibacy for marriage,
nor accept the proffered throne of Hungary--much to the displeasure of
his father, King Casimir IV. He also refused to bear arms, believing
resolutely in the folly of war among Christians, and is thus referred to
as the "Peacemaker." Devoting his days to contemplation and charity, he
died at 23. "Being made perfect in a short space, he fulfilled a long
time, for his soul pleased God" (Wisdom 4:13,14).
Introit
Ps 36:30-31
The mouth of the just man tells of wisdom, and his tongue utters what is right. The law of his God is in his heart.
Ps 36:1
Be not vexed over evildoers, nor jealous of those who do wrong.
Gloria
The mouth of the just man tells of wisdom, and his tongue utters what is right. The law of his God is in his heart.
GLORIA
COLLECT
O God,
You strengthened blessed Casimir to persevere in virtue even among royal
surroundings and worldly pleasures. May all Your faithful despise
earthly things and seek those of heaven through the intercession of this
saint.
Commemoration of SAINT LUCIUS
Pope
Lucius I was a true shepherd of his flock during a time of violent
persecution. He laid down his life for Christ in the year 254.
O
Eternal Shepherd, who appointed blessed Lucius shepherd of the whole
Church, let the prayers of this martyr and supreme pontiff move You to
look with favor upon Your flock and to keep it under Your continual
protection. Through our Lord . . .
Lesson
Lesson from the book of Ecclesiasticus
Sir 31:8-11
Happy the man found without fault, who turns not aside after gain, nor
puts his trust in money nor in treasures! Who is he, that we may praise
him? For he has done wonders in his life. He has been tested by gold and
come off safe, and this remains his glory forever; he could have sinned
but did not, could have done evil but would not, so that his
possessions are secure in the Lord, and the assembly of the Saints shall
recount his alms.
Gradual
Ps 91:13; 91:14
The just man shall flourish like the palm tree, like a cedar of Lebanon shall he grow in the house of the Lord.
Ps 91:3
℣. To proclaim Your kindness at dawn and Your faithfulness throughout the night.
Ps 111:1-3.
Happy the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commands.
℣. His posterity shall be mighty upon the earth; the upright generation shall be blessed.
℣. Wealth and riches shall be in his house; his generosity shall endure forever.
GOSPEL
Luke 12:35-40
At that time, Jesus said to His disciples, Let your loins be girt about
and your lamps burning, and you yourselves like men waiting for their
master’s return from the wedding; so that when he comes and knocks, they
may straight-way open to him. Blessed are those servants whom the
master, on his return, shall find watching. Amen I say to you, he will
gird himself, and will make them recline at table, and will come and
serve them. And if he comes in the second watch, and if in the third,
and finds them so, blessed are those servants! But of this be assured,
that if the householder had known at what hour the thief was coming, he
would certainly have watched, and not have let his house be broken into.
You also must be ready, because at an hour that you do not expect, the
Son of Man is coming.
OFFERTORY ANTIPHON
Ps 88:25
My faithfulness and My kindness shall be with him, and through My name shall his horn be exalted.
SECRET
We
offer You, O Lord, this Sacrifice of praise in memory of Your saints.
Free us from evil now and in the future through their intercession.
Commemoration of SAINT LUCIUS
We
have offered our gifts to You, O Lord. Let Your light graciously shine
upon Your Church, so that this flock may everywhere prosper, and its
pastors, under Your guidance, may be truly pleasing to You. Through our
Lord . . .
COMMUNION ANTIPHON
Matt 24:46-47
Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, shall find
watching. Amen I say to you, he will set him over all his goods.
POSTCOMMUNION
Refreshed
with heavenly Food and Drink we humbly pray You, our God, that we may
be strengthened by the prayers of Your saint, in whose memory we have
received this Sacrament.
Commemoration of SAINT LUCIUS
O
Lord, govern the Church, which You have been pleased to nourish with
Your heavenly Food. Guide her by Your powerful direction, so that she
may enjoy greater freedom and remain unshaken in the fullness of faith.
Through our Lord . . .
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