Part one: Readings from Scripture
*The sacred ministers, wearing black stoles, come to the altar, lie prostrate before it, and pray silently for a few moments. A signal is given; whereupon all kneel upright except the celebrant who stands facing the altar steps and sings in the ferial tone:*
O God who, by the Passion of Thy Christ, our Lord, hast loosened the bonds of death, that heritage of the first sin to which all men of later times did succeed: make us so conformed to Him that, as we must needs have bourne the likeness of earthly nature, so we may by sanctification bear the likeness of heavenly grace. Through the same Christ our Lord.
℟. Amen.
*The Sacred Ministers sit while a lector reads the first lesson without title.*
Deus, qui peccati veteris hereditariam mortem, in qua posteritatis genus omne successerat, Christi tui, Domini nostri, passione solvisti: da, ut, conformes eidem facti; sicut imaginem terrenae naturae necessitate portavimus, ita imaginem coelestis gratiae sanctificatione portemus. Per eundem Christum Dominum nostrum. R. Amen.*First Lesson*
*Osee 6:1-6*
Thus saith the Lord: In their affliction they will rise early to Me: Come, and let us return to the Lord, for He hath taken us, and He will heal us, He will strike, and He will cure us. He will revive us after two days: on the third day He will raise us up and we shall live in His sight. We shall know and we shall follow on, that we may know the Lord. His going forth is prepared as the morning light and He will come to us as the early and the latter rain to the earth. What shall I do to thee, O Ephraim? What shall I do to thee, O Juda? Your mercy is as a morning cloud and as the dew that goeth away in the morning. For this reason have I hewed them by the Prophets, I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgements shall go forth as the light. For I desired mercy and not sacrifice: and the knowledge of God more than holocausts.
Celebrans ad sedilia pergunt.
*Responsorium*
*Hab 3,2-3*
Lectio prima
Osee 6:1-6
Haec dicit Dominus: In tribulatione sua mane consurgent ad me: Venite, et revertamur ad Dominum: quia ipse cepit, et sanabit nos: percutiet, et curabit nos. Vivificabit nos post duos dies: in die tertia suscitabit nos, et vivemus in conspectu eius. Sciemus, sequemurque, ut cognoscamus Dominum: quasi diluculum praeparatus est egressus eius, et veniet quasi imber nobis temporaneus, et serotinus terrae. Quid faciam tibi Ephraim? quid faciam tibi Iuda? Misericordia vestra quasi nubes matutina, et quasi ros mane pertransiens. Propter hoc dolavi in prophetis, occidi eos in verbis oris mei: et iudicia tua quasi lux egredientur. Quia misericordiam volui, et non sacrificium, et scientiam Dei plus quam holocausta.O Lord, I have heard Thy hearing and was afraid: I have considered Thy works and trembled.
℣. In the midst of two animals Thou shalt be made known: when the years shall draw nigh Thou shalt be known: when the time shall come, Thou shalt be manifested.
Responsorium
Hab 3,2-3
℣. His majesty covered the heavens: and the earth is full of His praise.
*After responsorium everybody stand up. Celebrant sings:*
Let us pray.
Domine, audivi auditum tuum, et timui: consideravi opera tua, et expavi.D. Let us kneel.
℣. In medio duorum animalium innotesceris: dum appropinquaverint anni cognosceris: dum advenerit, tempus, ostenderis.℟. Arise.
℣. In eo, dum conturbata fuerit anima mea: in ira, misericordiae memor eris.
℣. Deus a Libano veniet, et Sanctus de monte umbroso, et condenso.*Collect*
℣. Operuit coelos maiestas eius: et laudis eius plena est terra.O God, from whom Judas received the punishment of his guilt, and the thief the reward of his confession: grant unto us the full fruit of Thy clemency; that even as in His Passion, our Lord Jesus Christ gave to each a retribution according to his merits, so having taken away our old sins, He may bestow upon us the grace of His Resurrection.
Who livest and reignest with God the Father…
Responsorio absoluto, omnes surgunt; celebrans cantat:
*After the collect everyone sit down and listen the second lesson.*
Oremus.
℣. Flectamus genua.*Second Lesson*
℟. Levate.*Exod 12:1-11*
In those days the Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt: This month shall be to you the beginning of months: it shall be the first in the months of the year. Speak ye to the whole assembly of the children of Israel, and say to them: On the tenth day of this month let every man take a lamb by their families and houses. But if the number be less than may suffice to eat the lamb, he shall take unto him his neighbor that joineth to his house, according to the number of souls which may be enough to eat the lamb. And it shall be a lamb without blemish, a male, of one year: according to which rite also you shall take a kid. And you shall keep it until the fourteenth day of this month: and the whole multitude of the children of Israel shall sacrifice it in the evening. And they shall take of blood thereof, and put it upon both the side posts, and on the upper door posts of the houses, wherein they shall eat it. And they shall eat the flesh that night roasted at the fire: and unleavened bread with wild lettuce. You shall not eat thereof any thing raw, nor boiled in water, but only roasted at the fire. You shall eat the head with the feet and entrails thereof. Neither shall there remain any thing of it until morning. If there be an thing left, you shall burn it with fire. And thus you shall eat it: You shall gird your reins, and you shall have shoes on your feet, holding staves in your hands, and you shall eat in haste; for it is the Phase that is the Passage of the Lord.
Oratio
Deus, a quo et Iudas reatus sui poenam, et confessionis suae latro praemium sumpsit, concede novis tuae propitiationis effectum: ut sicut in passione sua Iesus Christus Dominus noster diversa utrisque intulit stipendia meritorum; ita nobis, ablato vetustatis errore, resurrectionis suae gratiam largiatur:*Responsorium*
Qui tecum…*Ps 139:2-10, 14*
Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: rescue me from the unjust man.
℣. Who have devised iniquities in their hearts: all the day long they designed battles.
Oratione expleta, sequitur altera lectio.
℣. Keep me, O Lord, from the hand of the wicked: and from unjust men deliver me.
Lectio secunda
Exodus 12:1-11
In diebus illis: Dixit Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron in terra Aegypti: Mensis iste, vobis principium mensium: primus erit in mensibus anni. Loquimini ad universum coetum filiorum Israel, et dicite eis: Decima die mensis huius tollat unusquisque agnum per familias et domos suas. Sin autem minor est numerus, ut sufficere possit ad venscendum agnum, assumet vicinum suum qui iunctus est domui suae, iuxta numerum animarum quae sufficere possunt ad esum agni. Erit autem agnus absque macula, masculus, anniculus: iuxta quem ritum tolletis et haedum. Et servabitis eum usque ad quartamdecimam diem mensis huius: immolabitque eum universa multitudo filiorum Israel ad vesperam. Et sument de sanguine eius, ac ponent super utrumque postem, et in superliminaribus domorum, in quibus comedent illum. Et edent carnes nocte illa assas igni, et azymos panes cum lactucis agrestibus. Non comedetis ex eo crudum quid, nec coctum aqua, sed tantum assum igni: caput cum pedibus eius et intestinis vorabitis. Nec remanebit quidquam ex eo usque mane. Si quid residuum fuerit, igne comburetis. Sic autem comedetis illum: renes vestros accingetis, et calceamenta habebitis in pedibus, tenentes baculos in manibus, et comedetis festinanter: est enim Phase id est transitus Domini.℣. I said to the Lord: Thou art my God. Hear, O Lord, the voice of my supplication.
℣. O Lord, Lord, the strength of my salvation: overshadow my head in the day of battle.
Responsorium
Ps 139:2-10, 14
Eripe me, Domine, ab homine malo: a viro iniquo libera me.℣. But the just shall give glory to Thy Name: and the upright shall dwell with Thy countenance.
℣. Qui cogitaverunt malitias in corde: tota die constituebant praelia.
℣. Acuerunt linguas suas sicut serpentis: venenum aspidum sub labiis eorum.
℣. Custodi me, Domine, de manu peccatoris: et ab hominibus iniquis libera me.
℣. Qui cogitaverunt supplantare gressus meos: absconderunt superbi laqueum mihi.
℣. Et funes extenderunt in laqueum pedibus meis, iuxta iter scandalum posuerunt mihi.
℣. Dixi Domino, Deus meus es tu: exaudi, Domine, vocem orationis meae.
℣. Domine, Domine virtus salutis meae obumbra caput meum in die belli.
℣. Ne tradas me a desiderio meo peccatori: cogitaverunt adversus me: ne derelinquas me, ne unquam exaltentur.
℣. Caput circuitus eorum: labor labiorum ipsorum operiet eos.
℣. Verumtamen iusti confitebuntur nomini tuo: et habitabunt recti cum vultu tuo.
Passion
Proceditur ad cantum vel lectionem historiae Passionis Domini secundum Ioannem.
P. May the Lord be in your hearts and on your lips.
S. Dominus sit in cordibus vestris et in labiis vestris.℟. Amen.
℟. Amen.The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John.
Passio Domini nostri Iesu Christi secundum Ioannem.
*John 18. 1-40; 19. 1-42*
Joannes 18:1-40; 19:1-42
J = Jesus; C = Evangelista; S = alia characters.
In illo tempore: Egressus est Iesus cum discipulis suis trans torrentem Cedron, ubi erat hortus, in quem introivit ipse, et discipuli eius Sciebat autem et Iudas, qui tradebat eum, locum: quia frequenter Iesus convenerat illuc cum discipulis suis. Iudas ergo cum accepisset cohortem, et a pontificibus et pharisaeis ministros, venit illuc cum laternis, et facibus, et armis. Iesus itaque sciens omnia quae ventura erant super eum, processit, et dixit eis: J. Quem quaeritis? C. Responderunt ei: S. Iesum Nazarenum. C. Dicit eis Iesus: J. Ego sum. C. Stabat autem et Iudas, qui tradebat eum, cum ipsis. Ut ergo dixit eis: Ego sum: abierunt retrorsum, et ceciderunt in terram. Iterum ergo interrogavit eos: J. Quem quaeritis? C. Illi autem dixerunt, S. Iesum Nazarenum. C. Respondit Iesus: J. Dixi vobis, quia ego sum: si ergo me quaeritis, sinite hos abire. C. Ut impleretur sermo, quem dixit: Quia quos dedisti mihi, non perdidi ex eis quemquam. Simon ergo Petrus habens gladium eduxit eum: et percussit pontificis servum: et abscidit auriculam eius dexteram. Erat autem nomen servo Malchus. Dixit ergo Iesus Petro: J. Mitte gladium tuum in vaginam. Calicem, quem didit mihi Pater, non bibam illum? C. Cohors ergo, et tribunus, et ministri Iudaeorum comprehenderunt Iesum, et ligaverunt eum: et adduxerunt eum ad Annam primum; erat autem socer Caiphae, qui erat pontifex anni illius. Erat autem Caiphas, quo consilium dederat Iudaeis: Quia expedit unum hominem mori pro populo. Sequebatur autem Iesum Simon Petrus, et alius discipulus. Discipulus autem ille erat notus pontifici, et introivit cum Iesu in atrium pontificis. Petrus autem stabat ad ostium foris. Exivit ergo discipulus alius, qui erat notus pontifici, et dixit ostiariae: et introduxit Petrum. Dicit ergo Petro ancilla ostiaria: S. Numquid et tu ex discipulis es hominis istius? C. Dicit ille: S. Non sum. C. Stabant autem servi, et ministri ad prunas, quia frigus erat, et calefaciebant se. Erat autem cum eis et Petrus stans, et califaciens se. Pontifex ergo interrogavit Iesum de discipulis suis, et de doctrina eius. Respondit ei Iesus: J. Ego palam locutus sum mundo: ego semper docui in synagoga, et in templo, quo omnes Iudaei conveniunt: et in occulto locutus sum nihil. Quid me interrogas? interroga eos, qui audierunt quid locutus sim ipsis: ecce hi sciunt quae dixerim ego. C. Haec autem cum dixisset, unus assistens ministrorum dedit alapam Iesu, dicens: S. Sic respondes pontifici? C. Respondit ei Iesus: J. Si male locutus sum, testimonium perhibe de malo: si autem bene, quid me caedis? C. Et misit eum Annas ligatum ad Caipham pontificem. Erat autem Simon Petrus stans, et calefaciens se. Dixerunt ergo ei: S. Numquid et tu ex discipulis eius es? C. Negavit ille, et dixerit: S. Non sum. C. Dicit ei unus ex servis pontificis, cognatus eius, cuius abscidit Petrus auriculam: S. Nonne ego te vidi in horto cum illo? C. Iterum ergo negavit Petrus: et statim gallus cantavit. Adducunt ergo Iesum a Caipha in praetorium. Erat autem mane: et ipsi non introierunt in praetorium, ut non contaminarentur, sed ut manducarent pascha. Exivit ergo Pilatus ad eos foras, et dixit: S. Quam accusationem affertis adversus hominem hunc? C. Responderunt, et dixerunt ei: S. Si non esset hic malefactor, non tibi tradidissemus eum. C. Dixit ergo eis Pilatus: S. Accipite eum vos, et secundum legem vestram iudicate eum. C. Dixerunt ergo ei Iudaei: S. Nobis non licet interficere quemquam. C. Ut sermo Iesu impleretur, quem dixit, significans qua morte esset moriturus. Introivit ergo iterum in praetorium Pilatus et vocavit Iesum, et dixit ei: S. Tu es Rex Iudaeorum? C. Respondit Iesus: J. A temetipso hoc dicis, an alii dixerunt tibi de me? C. Respondit Pilatus: S. Numquid ego Iudaeus sum? Gens tua, et pontifices tradiderunt te mihi: quid fecisti? C. Respondit Iesus: J. Regnum meum non est de hoc mundo. Si ex hoc mundo esset regnum meum, ministri mei utique decertarent ut non traderer Iudaeis: nun autem regnum meum non est hinc. C. Dixit itaque est Pilatus: S. Ergo Rex es tu? C. Respondit Iesus: J. Tu dicis quia Rex sum ego. Ego in hoc natus sum, et ad hoc veni in mundum, ut testimonium perhibeam veritati: omnis, qui est ex veritate, audit vocem meam. C. Dicit ei Pilatus: S. Quid est veritas? C. Et cum hoc dixisset, iterum exivit ad Iudaeos, et dicit eis: S. Ego nullam invenio in eo causam. Est autem consuetudo vobis ut unum dimittam vobis in Pascha: vultis ergo dimittam vobis Regem Iudaeorum? C. Clamverunt ergo rursum omnes, dicentes: S. Non hunc, sed Barabbam. C. Erat autem Barabbas latro. Tunc ergo apprehendit Pilatus Iesum, et flagellavit. Et milites plectentes coronam de spinis, imposuerunt capiti eius: et veste purpurea circumdederunt eum. Et veniebant ad eum, et dicebant: S. Ave Rex Iudaeorum. C. Et dabant ei alapas. Exivit ergo iterum Pilatus foras, et dicit eis: S. Ecce adduco vobis eum foras, ut cognoscatis quia nullam invenio in eo causam. C. Exivit ergo Iesus portans coronam spineam, et purpureum vestimentum. Et dicit eis: S. Ecce homo. C. Cum ergo vidissent cum pontifices et ministri, clamabant, dicentes: S. Crucifige, crucifige eum. C. Dicit eis Pilatus: S. Accpipte eum vos, et crucifigite: ego enim non invenio in eo causam. C. Responderunt ei Iudaei: S. Nos legem habemus, et secundum legem debet mori, quia Filium Dei se fecit. C. Cum ergo audisset Pilatus hunc sermonem, magis timuit. Et ingressus est praetorium iterum: et dixit ad Iesum: S. Unde es tu? C. Iesus autem responsum non dedit ei. Dicit ergo ei Pilatus: S. Mihi non loqueris? Nescis quia potestatem habeo crucifigere te, et potestatem habeo dimittere te? C. Respondit Iesus: J. Non haberes potestatem adversum me ullam, nisi tibi datum esset desuper. Propterea qui me tradidit tibi, maius peccatum habet. C. Et exinde quaerebat Pilatus dimittere eum. Iudaei autem clamabant, dicentes: S. Si hunc dimittis, non es amicus Caesaris. Omnis enim qui se regem facit, contradicit Caesari. C. Pilatus autem cum audisset hos sermones, adduxit foras Iesum, et sedit pro tribunali, in loco qui dicitur Lithostrotos, hebraice autem Gabbatha. Erat autem Parasceve Paschae, hora quasi sexta, et dicit Iudaeis: S. Ecce Rex vester. C. Illi autem clamabant: S. Tolle, tolle, crucifige eum. C. Dicit eis Pilatus: S. Regem vestrum crucifigam? C. Responderunt pontifices: S. Non habemus regem, nisi Caesarem. C. Tunc ergo tradidit eis illum ut crucifigeretur. Susceperunt autem Iesum, et eduxerunt. Et baiulans sibi crucem, exivit in eum, qui dicitur Calvariae, locum, hebraice autem Golgotha: ubi crucifixerunt eum, et cum eo alios duos hinc et hinc, medium autem Iesum. Scripsit autem et titulum Pilatus: et posuit super crucem. Erat autem scriptum: Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Iudaeorum. Hunc ergo titulum multi Iudaeorum legerunt, quia prope civitatem erat locus ubi crucifixus est Iesus. Et erat scriptum hebraice, graece et latine. Dicebant ergo Pilato pontifices Iudaeorum: S. Noli scribere, Rex Iudaeorum, sed quia ipse dixit: Rex sum Iudaeorum. C. Respondit Pilatus: S. Quod scripsi, scripsi. C. Milites ergo cum crucifixissent eum, acceperunt vestimenta eius et fecerunt quatuor partes: unicuique militi partem, et tunicam. Erat autem tunica inconsutilis, desuper contexta per totum. Dixerunt ergo ad invicem: S. Non scindamus eam, sed sortiamur de illa cuius sit. C. Ut Scriptura impleretur, dicens: Partiti sunt vestimenta mea sibi: et in vestem meam miserunt sortem. Et milites quidem haec fecerunt. Stabant autem iuxta crucem Iesu mater eius, et soror matris eius Maria Cleophae, et Maria Magdalene. Cum videsset ergo Iesus matrem, et discipulum stantem, quem diligebat, dicit matri suae: J. Mulier, ecce filius tuus. C. Deinde dicit discipulo: J. Ecce mater tua. C. Et ex illa hora accepit eam discipulus in sua. Postea sciens Iesus quia omnia consummata sunt, ut consummaretur Scriptura, dixit: J. Sitio. C. Vas ergo erat positum aceto plenum. Illi autem spongiam plenam aceto, hyssopo circumponentes, obtulerunt ori eius. Cum ergo accepisset Iesus acetum, dixit: J. Consummatum est. C. Et inclinato capite, tradidit spiritum.*Here all kneel and pause a few moments.*
Hie genuflectitur, et pausatur aliquantulum.
Iudaei ergo quoniam Parasceve erat ut non remanerent in cruce corpora sabbato erat enim magnus dies ille sabbati) rogaverunt Pilaum, ut frangerentur eorum crura, et tollerentur. Venerunt ergo milites: et primi quidem fregerunt crura, et alterius qui crucifixus est cum eo. Ad Iesum autem cum venissent, ut viderunt eum iam mortuum, non fregerunt eius crura: sed unus militum lancea latus eius aperuit, et continuo exivit sanguis et aqua. Et qui vidit, testimonium perhibuit: et verum est testimonium eius. Et ille scit, quia vera dicit: ut et vos credatis. Facta sunt enim haec ut Scriptura impleretur: Os non comminuetis ex eo. Et iterum alia Scriptura dicit: Videbunt in quem transfixerunt. Post haec autem rogavit Pilatum Ioseph ab Arimathaea eo quod esset discipulus Iesu, occultus autem propter metum Iudaeorum, ut tolleret corpus Iesu. Et permisit Pilatus. Venit ergo, et tulit corpus Iesu. Venit autem et Nicodemus, qui venerat ad Iesum nocte primum, ferens mixturam myrrhae, et aloes, quasi libras centum. Acceperunt ergo corpus Iesu, et ligaverunt illud linteis cum aromatibus, sicut mos est Iudaeis sepelire. Erat autem in loco, ubi crucifixus est, hortus: et in horto monumentum novum, in quo nondum quisquam positus erat. Ibi ergo propter Parasceven Iudaeorum, quia iuxta erat monumentum, posuerunt Iesum.
Part two: The Great Intercessions
Dicuntur autem hoc ordine: Praecedit celebrantis praefatio, qua intentio specialis indicatur, et cantatur tono peculiari infra notato, manibus iunctis; deinde celebrans dicit Oremus, diaconus Flectamus genua, et omnes, flexis genibus, per aliquod temporis spatium in silentio orant; dicto a diacono Levate, omnes surgunt, et celebrans, extensis manibus ac in tono feriali, dicit orationem. Celebrans dicit Oremus, Flectamus genua, et, brevi interposita precatione, flexis genibus et in silentio, dicit Levate, deinde surgit, et, extensis manibus ac in tono feriali, dicit orationem.
*1. For the Holy Church*
Let us pray, dearly beloved, for the holy Church of God: that our Lord and God may deign to give it peace, keep it in unity, and guard it throughout the world, subjecting to it principalities and powers: and may grant unto us that, leading a peaceful and quiet life, we may glorify God, the Father almighty.
1. Pro Sanctam Ecclesiam
Oremus, dilectissimi nobis, pro Ecclesia sancta Dei: ut eam Deus et Dominus noster pacificare, adunare, et custodire dignetur toto orbe terrarum: subiiciens ei principatus, et potestates: detque nobis quietam et tranquilam vitam degentibus, glorificare Deum Patrem omnipotentem.D. Let us kneel.
S. Oremus.S. Arise.
℣. Flectamus genua.Almighty and everlasting God, Who in Christ hast revealed Thy glory to all nations: guard the works of Thy mercy; that Thy Church, spread over the whole world, may with steadfast faith persevere in the confession of Thy Name. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Levate.℟. Amen.
Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui gloriam tuam omnibus in Christo gentibus revelasti: custodi opera misericordiae tuae; ut Ecclesia tua toto orbe diffusa, stabili fide in confessione tui nominis perseveret. Per eundem Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum, Filium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum.
℟. Amen.
*2. For the Pope*
Let us pray for our most holy Father Pope N., that our Lord and God, Who chose him to the order of the Episcopate, may keep him in health and safety for His holy Church to govern the holy people of God.
2. Pro Summo Pontifice
Oremus et pro beatissimo Papa nostro N., ut Deus et Dominus noster, qui elegit eum in ordine episcopatus, salvum atque incolumem custodiat Ecclesiae suae sanctae, ad regendum populum sanctum Dei.D. Let us kneel.
S. Oremus.℟. Arise.
℣. Flectamus genua.Almighty and everlasting God, by Whose judgement all things are established, mercifully regard our prayers, and in Thy goodness preserve the Bishop chosen for us: that the Christian people who are ruled by Thine authority, may under so great a Pontiff, be increased in the merits of faith. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Levate.℟. Amen.
Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, cuius iudicio universa fundantur: respice propitius ad preces nostras, et electum nobis Antistitem tua pietate conserva; ut christiana plebs, quae te gubernatur auctore, sub tanto pontifice, credulitatis suae meritis augeatur. Per Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum, Filium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum.
℟. Amen.
*3. For the clergy and faithful*
Let us pray also for all Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Subdeacons, Acolytes, Exorcists, Readers, Porters, Confessors, Virgins, Widows, and for all the holy people of God.
P. Let us pray.
D. Let us kneel.
3. Pro Clerici et Fidelium
Oremus et pro omnibus Episcopis, Presbyteris, Diaconibus, Subdiaconibus, Acolythis, Exorcistis, Lectoribus, Ostiariis, Confessionibus, Virginibus, Viduis: et pro omni populi sancto Dei.Almighty and everlasting God, by Whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is sanctified and rules, hear our humble pleading for all the orders thereof; that by the gift of Thy grace in all their several degrees may faithfully serve Thee. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the same Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
S. Oremus.℟. Amen.
℣. Flectamus genua.
℟. Levate.
Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, cuius spiritu totum corpus Ecclesiae sanctificatur et regitur: exaudi nos pro universis ordinibus supplicantes; ut gratiae tuae munere, ab omnibus tibi gradibus fideliter serviatur. Per Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum, Filium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate eiusdem Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum.*4. For the ministers*
℟. Amen.Let us pray also for all engaged in affairs of state and for all their ministries and powers: that our God and Lord may guide according to His will their minds and hearts, to our lasting peace.
P. Let us pray.
4. Pro omnibus res publicas moderantibus
Oremus et pro omnibus res publicas moderantibus, eorumque ministeriis et potestatibus: ut Deus et Dominus noster mentes et corda eorum secundum voluntatem suam dirigat ad nostram perpetuam pacem.℟. Arise.
S. Oremus.Almighty and everlasting God, in Whose hands dwell all might and the rights of every people: look favorably on those who wield power over us; and let Thy right hand protect us, that, all the world through, both religious integrity and our country's security may be firmly based and abide. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℣. Flectamus genua.℟. Amen.
℟. Levate.
Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, in cuius manu sunt omnium potestates et omnium iura populorum: respice benignus ad eos, qui nos in potestate regunt; ut ubique terrarum, dextera tua protegente, et religionis integritas, et patriae securitas indesinenter consistat. Per Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum, Filium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum.
℟. Amen.
5. Pro catechumenis
Oremus et pro catechumenis nostris: ut Deus et Dominus noster adaperiat aures praecordiorum ipsorum, ianuamque misericordiae; ut per lavacrum regenerationis accepta remissione omnium peccatorum, et ipsi inveniantur in Christo Iesu Domino nostro.Let us pray also for our Catechumens: that our Lord and God would open the ears of their hearts, and the gate of mercy; that, having received by the font of regeneration the remission of all their sins, they also may be found in Christ Jesus our Lord.
S. Oremus.P. Let us pray.
℣. Flectamus genua.D. Let us kneel.
℟. Levate.℟. Arise.
Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui Ecclesiam tuam nova semper prole foecundas: auge fidem et intellectum catechumenis nostris; ut renati fonte baptismatis, adoptionis tuae filiis aggregentur. Per Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum, Filium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum.Almighty and everlasting God, who dost ever make Thy Church fruitful with new offspring: increase the faith and understanding of our Catechumens; that being born again in the font of Baptism, they may be associated with the children of Thine adoption. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.℟. Amen.
*6. For faithful needs*
6. Pro fidelium necessitates
Oremus, dilectissimi nobis, Deum Patrem omnipotentem, ut cunctis mundum purget erroribus: morbos auferat: famem depellat: aperiat carceres: vincula dissolvat: peregrinantibus reditum: infirmantibus sanitatem: navigantibus portum salutis indulgeat.P. Let us pray.
S. Oremus.D. Let us kneel.
℣. Flectamus genua.℟. Arise.
℟. Levate.Almighty and everlasting God, the comfort of the sorrowful, and the strength of those that labor: hasten the prayers of those that call upon Thee in any trouble reach Thee; that all may rejoice that in their necessities Thy mercy has helped them. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, moestorum consolatio, laborantium fortitudo: perveniant ad te preces de quacumque tribulatione clamantium; ut omnes sibi in necessitatibus suis misericordiam tuam gaudeant affuisse. Per Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum, Filium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum. R. Amen.℟. Amen.
*7. For the unity of Church*
7. Pro Ecclesia unitatis
Oremus et pro haereticis et schismaticis: ut Deus et Dominus noster eruat eos ab erroribus universis; et ad sanctam matrem Ecclesiam Catholicam atque Apostolicam revocare dignetur.P. Let us pray.
S. Oremus.D. Let us kneel.
℣. Flectamus genua.S. Arise.
℟. Levate.Almighty and everlasting God, who savest all, and wouldst that no one should perish: look on the souls that are led astray by the deceit of the devil: that having set aside all heretical evil, the hearts of those that err may repent, and return to the unity of Thy truth. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui salvas omnes, et neminem vis perire: respice ad animas diabolica fraude deceptas; ut omni haeretica pravitatae deposita, errantium corda resipiscant, et ad veritatis tuae redeant unitatem. Per Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum, Filium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum.℟. Amen
℟. Amen.
*8. For Jews*
8. Pro Iudaeis
Oremus et pro Iudaeis. Ut Deus et Dominus noster illuminet corda eorum, ut agnoscant Iesum Christum salvatorem omnium hominum.P. Let us pray.
S. Oremus.D. Let us kneel.
℣. Flectamus genua.S. Arise.
℟. Levate.Almighty, eternal God, Who wishes that all men be saved and come to a knowledge of truth, propitiously grant that as the fullness of the nations enters Your Church, all of Israel may be saved. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui vis ut omnes homines salvi fiant et ad agnitionem veritatis veniant, concede propitius, ut plenitudine gentium in Ecclesiam Tuam intrante omnis Israel salvus fiat. Per eundem Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum, Filium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum.℟. Amen.
℟. Amen.
9. Pro Paganis
Oremus et pro paganis: ut Deus omnipotens auferat iniquitatem a cordibus eorum; ut relictis idolis suis, convertantur ad Deum vivum et verum, et unicum Filium eius Iesum Christum Deum et Dominum nostrum.*8. For pagans*
S. Oremus.Let us pray also for the pagans: that almighty God would remove iniquity from their hearts: that, putting aside their idols, they may be converted to the true and living God, and His only Son, Jesus Christ our God and Lord.
℣. Flectamus genua.P. Let us pray.
℟. Levate.D. Let us kneel.
Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui non mortem peccatorum, sed vitam semper inquiris: suscipe pro vitam semper inquiris: suscipe propitius orationem nostram, et libera eos ab idolorum cultura; et aggrega Ecclesiae tuae sanctae ad laudem et gloriam nominis tui. Per Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum, Filium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum.℟. Arise.
℟. Amen.Almighty and everlasting God, who ever seekest not the death, but the life of sinners: mercifully hear our prayer, and deliver them from the worship of idols: and join them to Thy holy Church for the praise and glory of Thy Name. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
Part three: Adoration of the Cross
Orationibus solemnibus completis, celebrans et ministri redeunt ad sedilia, ubi celebrans deponit pluviale, ministri dalmaticam vel tunicellam; et datur initium solemni adorationi sanctae Crucis. Adhibeatur Crux satis magna, cum Crucifixo, velo violaceo obtecto, quod facile removed possit. Cum presbyterium ingressi fuerint, celebrans et subdiaconus ipsis obviam veniunt, et in medio, ante altare, celebrans Crucem e manibus diaconi accipit. Celebrans, accedens ad latus Epistolae, ibique, stans in piano, versa facie ad populum, Crucem a summitate parum detegit. Deinde solus incipit antiphonam Ecce lignum Crucis.
℣. Ecce lignum Crucis, in quo salus mundi pependit.
℟. Venite, adoremus.
℣. Ecce lignum Crucis, in quo salus mundi pependit.
℟. Venite, adoremus.
℣. Ecce lignum Crucis, in quo salus mundi pependit.℣. Behold the wood of the Cross, on which hung the Saviour of the world.
℟. Venite, adoremus.℟. Come, let us adore.
℣. Behold the wood of the Cross, on which hung the Saviour of the world.
Post detectionem Crucis sequitur eiusdem solemnis adoratio, hoc modo: Crux, postquam detecta fuerit, traditur a celebrante duobus acolythis, vel ministrantibus, qui stantes in suppedaneo, ante medium altar is, et facie ad populum versa, earn hinc inde ita per bracchia sustentant,ut pes Crucis super suppedaneum consistat. Alii vero duo acolythi, vel ministrantes, qui candelabra accensa gestabant, eisdem candelabris a dextris et a sinistris Crucis super suppedaneum collocatis, genuflexi manent in later ibus suppedanei, in superiore gradu, facie versus Crucem. Tune incipit adoratio sanctae Crucis, ordine sequenti: primus accedit solus celebrans; deinde ministri, postea clerus, demum ministrantes. Hi omnes, si commode fieri possit, prius calceamenta deponunt, et, unus post alium, accedentes ad Crucem, simplici genuflexione ter repetita, pedes Crucifixi osculantur. Sancta Crux, adoratione ex parte celebrantis, ministrorum, cleri ac ministrantium peracta, a duobus acolythis, seu ministrantibus, comitantibus aliis duobus acolythis, seu minist rantibus, cum candelabris accensis, defertur ad cancellos, et ibidem sustentatur eodem modo, ut supra, ita ut fideles, ante Crucem quasi processionaliter transeuntes, primum viri, deinde mulieres, pedes Crucifixi devote deosculari possint, praemissa simplici genuflexione.
℣. Behold the wood of the Cross, on which hung the Saviour of the world.
Improperia
Chorum 1 et 2
*Two assistants take the unveiled Cross to the center of the sanctuary, where they stand facing the people and supporting the Cross upright by the arms; the acolytes place their candles at either side of the Cross and themselves kneel down facing the Cross throughout the adoration that follows. The celebrant and his ministers and assistants take off their shoes, and each in turn approaches, genuflecting thrice, and kisses the feet of the Crucifix. The Cross, still supported by the two assistants and candles and acolytes, is then placed more conveniently for the adoration of the faithful; these should form a procession past the Cross, men first, women afterwards, and after one simple genuflection devoutly kiss the feet of the Crucified. Meanwhile two choirs should be singing the Improperia or Reproaches._*
℣. Popule meus, quid feci tibi? aut in quo contristavi te? Responde mihi.
℣. Quia eduxi te de terra Aegypti, parasti crucem Salvatori tuo.
Chorum 1 tum chorum 2
*Improperia*
℟. Agios o Theos!
℟. Sanctus Deus!*Two cantors sing the following:*
℟. Agios ischyros!
℟. Sanctus fortis!
℟. Agios athanatos, eleison imas.℣. O my people, what have I done to thee? or wherein have I afflicted thee? Answer me.
℟. Sanctus immortalis, miserere nobis.℣. Because I led thee out of the land of Egypt, thou hast prepared a cross for thy Saviour.
Chorum 1 et 2
℣. Quia eduxi te per desertum quadraginta annis, et manna cibavi te, et introduxi te in terram satis bonam: parasti Crucem Salvatori tuo.℟. O holy God!
℟. O holy God!
Chorum 1 tum chorum 2
℟. O holy strong One!
℟. Agios o Theos!℟. O holy immortal one, have mercy on us.
℟. Sanctus Deus!℟. O holy immortal one, have mercy on us.
℟. Agios ischyros!
℟. Sanctus fortis!*Two cantors:*
℟. Agios athanatos, eleison imas.
℟. Sanctus immortalis, miserere nobis.℣. Because I led thee out through the desert forty years: and fed thee with manna, and brought thee into a land exceeding good, thou hast prepared a Cross for thy Saviour.
Chorum 1 et 2
℣. Quid ultra debui facere tibi, et non feci? Ego quidem plantavi te vineam meam speciosissimam: et tu facta es mihi nimis amara: aceto namque sitim meam potasti: et lancea perforasti latus Salvatori tuo.℟. O holy God!
℟. O holy God!
℟. O holy strong One!
Chorum 1 tum chorum 2
℟. O holy immortal one, have mercy on us.
℟. Agios o Theos!℟. O holy immortal one, have mercy on us.
℟. Sanctus Deus!
℟. Agios ischyros!*Two cantors:*
℟. Sanctus fortis!
℟. Agios athanatos, eleison imas.℣. What more ought I have done for thee, that I have not done? I planted thee, indeed, My most beautiful vineyard: and thou hast become exceeding bitter to Me: for in My thirst thou gavest Me vinegar to drink: and with a lance thou hast pierced the side of thy Saviour.
℟. Sanctus immortalis, miserere nobis.
*Two cantors interchangeably*
℟. O holy God!
Chorum 1 tum chorum 2
℟. O holy strong One!
℣. Ego propter te flagellavi Aegyptum cum primogenitus suis: et tu me flagellatum tradidisti.℟. O holy strong One!
℟. Popule meus, quid feci tibi? aut in quo contristavi te? Responde mihi.℟. O holy immortal one, have mercy on us.
℣. Ego eduxi te de Aegypto, demerso Pharaone in Mare Rubrum: et tu me tradidisti principibus sacerdotum.℟. O holy immortal one, have mercy on us.
℟. Popule meus, quid feci tibi? aut in quo contristavi te? Responde mihi.
℣. Ego ante te aperui mare: et tu aperuisti lancea latus meum.*Two cantors interchangeably*
℟. Popule meus, quid feci tibi? aut in quo contristavi te? Responde mihi.
℣. Ego ante te praeivi in columna nubis: et tu me duxisti ad praetorium Pilati.℣. For thy sake I scourged Egypt with its first-born: and thou hast scourged Me and delivered Me up.
℟. Popule meus, quid feci tibi? aut in quo contristavi te? Responde mihi.℟. O my people, what have I done to thee? or wherein have I afflicted thee? Answer me.
℣. Ego te pavi manna per desertum: et tu me cecidisti alapis et flagellis.℣. I led thee out of Egypt having drowned Pharao in the Red Sea: and thou hast delivered Me to the chief priests.
℟. Popule meus, quid feci tibi? aut in quo contristavi te? Responde mihi.℟. O my people, what have I done to thee? or wherein have I afflicted thee? Answer me.
℣. Ego te potavi aqua salutis de petra: et tu me potasti felle, et aceto.℣. I opened the sea before thee: and thou with a spear hast opened My side.
℟. Popule meus, quid feci tibi? aut in quo contristavi te? Responde mihi.℟. O my people, what have I done to thee? or wherein have I afflicted thee? Answer me.
℣. Ego propter te Chananaeorum reges percussi: et tu percussisti arundine caput meum.℣. I went before thee in a pillar of cloud: and thou hast led Me to the judgement hall of Pilate.
℟. Popule meus, quid feci tibi? aut in quo contristavi te? Responde mihi.℟. O my people, what have I done to thee? or wherein have I afflicted thee? Answer me.
℣. Ego dedi tibi sceptrum regale: et tu dedisti capiti meo spineam coronam.℣. I fed thee with manna in the desert; and thou hast beaten Me with whips and scourges.
℟. Popule meus, quid feci tibi? aut in quo contristavi te? Responde mihi.℟. O my people, what have I done to thee? or wherein have I afflicted thee? Answer me.
℣. Ego te exaltavi magna virtute: et tu me suspendisti in patibulo Crucis.℣. I gave thee the water of salvation from the rock to drink: and thou hast given Me gall and vinegar.
℟. Popule meus, quid feci tibi? aut in quo contristavi te? Responde mihi.℟. O my people, what have I done to thee? or wherein have I afflicted thee? Answer me.
℣. For thy sake I struck the kings of the Chanaanites: and thou hast struck My head with a reed.
Antiphona
Ant. Crucem tuam adoramus, Domine: et sanctam resurrectionem tuam laudamus, et glorificamus: ecce enim propter lignum venit gaudium in universo mundo.℣. I gave thee a royal sceptre: and thou hast given to My head a crown of thorns.
Ps 66,2
Deus misereatur nostri, et benedicat nobis. Illuminet vultum suum super nos, et misereatur nostri.℣. I exalted thee with great strength: and thou hast hanged Me on the gibbet of the Cross.
Ant. Crucem tuam adoramus, Domine: et sanctam resurrectionem tuam laudamus, et glorificamus: ecce enim propter lignum venit gaudium in universo mundo.℟. O my people, what have I done to thee? or wherein have I afflicted thee? Answer me.
*Antiphone*
Hymnus Crux Fidelis
Ant. We adore Thy Cross, O Lord: and we praise and glorify Thy holy Resurrection: for behold by the wood of the Cross joy has come into the whole world.
Ant. Crux fidelis, inter omnes Arbor una nobilis! Nulla silva talem profert, Fronde, flore, germine, Dulce lignum, dulces clavos, Dulce pondus sustinet.*Ps. 66:2*
℣. Pange, lingua, gloriosi, lauream certaminis, et super crucis trophaeo cic triumphum nobilem: qualiter Redemptor orbis immolatus vicerit.May God have mercy on us, and bless us: may He cause the light of His countenance to shine upon us, and have mercy on us.
Ant. Crux fidelis, inter omnes Arbor una nobilis! Nulla silva talem profert, Fronde, flore, germine.Ant. We adore Thy Cross, O Lord: and we praise and glorify Thy holy Resurrection: for behold by the wood of the Cross joy has come into the whole world.
℣. De parentis protoplasti fraude Factor condolens, quando pomi noxialis in necem morsu ruit: Iipse lignum tunc notavit. Damna ligni ut solveret.
Ant. Dulce lignum, dulces clavos, Dulce pondus sustinet.
℣. Hoc opus nostrae salutis ordo depoposcerat: multiformis proditoris ars ut artem falleret: et medelam ferret inde, hostes unde laeserat.*Crux fidelis*
Ant. Crux fidelis.
℣. Quando venit ergo sacri plenitudo temporis, missus est ab arce Patris natus, orbis Conditor: atque ventre virginali carne amictus prodiit.Ant. Faithful Cross! above all other, One and only noble Tree! None in foliage, none in blossom, None in fruit thy peer may be; Sweetest wood and sweetest iron, Sweetest weight is hung on thee.
Ant. Dulce lignum.℣. Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle! With completed victory rife! And above the Cross's trophy Tell the triumph of the strife: How the world's Redeemer conquer'd By the offering of His life.
℣. Vagit infans inter arcta conditus praesepia: membra pannis involuta virgo Mater alligat: et Dei manus, pedesque stricta cingit fascia.Ant. Faithful Cross! above all other, One and only noble Tree! None in foliage, none in blossom, None in fruit thy peer may be.
Ant. Crux fidelis.℣. God, his Maker, sorely grieving, That the first-made Adam fell, When he ate the fruit of sorrow, Whose reward was death and hell, Noted then this Wood the ruin, Of the ancient wood to quell.
℣. Lustra sex qui iam peregit, tempus implens corporis, sponte libera Redemptor passioni deditus, Agnus in Crucis levatur immolandus stipite.Ant. Sweetest wood and sweetest iron, Sweetest weight is hung on thee.
Ant. Dulce lignum.℣. For this work of our salvation Needs must have its order so, And the manifold deceiver's Art by art would overthrow, And from thence would bring the healing, Whence the insult of the foe.
℣. Felle potus ecce languet: spina, clavi, lancea, mite corpus perforarunt, unda manat, et cruor: terra, pontus, astra, mundus. quo lavantur flumine!Ant. Faithful Cross!
Ant. Crux fidelis.℣. Wherefore when the appointed fullness Of the holy time was come, He was sent who maketh all things From th' eternal Father's home, And proceeded, God Incarnate, Offspring of the Virgin's womb.
℣. Flecte ramos, arbor alta, tensa lax viscera, et rigor lentescat ille, quem dedit nativitas: et superni membra Regis tende miti stipite.Ant. Sweetest wood and sweetest iron
Ant. Dulce lignum.℣. Weeps the Infant in the manger That in Bethlehem's stable stands: And His Limbs the Virgin Mother Doth compose in swaddling bands, Meetly thus in linen folding Of her God the feet and hands.
℣. Sola digna tu fuisti ferre mundi victimam: atque portum praeparare arca mundo naufrago: quam sacer cruor perunxit, fusus Agni corpore.Ant. Faithful Cross!
Ant. Crux fidelis.℣. Thirty years among us dwelling, His appointed time fulfilled, Born for this, He meets His Passion, For that this He freely willed: On the Cross the Lamb is lifted, Where His life-blood shall be spilled.
℣. Sempiterna sit beatae trinitate gloria: aequa Patri, Filioque; par decus Paraclito: unus Trinique nomen laudet universitas. Amen.Ant. Sweetest wood and sweetest iron
Ant. Dulce lignum.℣. He endured the nails, the spitting, Vinegar, and spear, and reed; From that holy Body broken Blood and water forth proceed: Earth, and stars, and sky, and ocean, By that flood from stain are freed.
Ant. Faithful Cross!
℣. Bend thy boughs, O Tree of glory! Thy relaxing sinews bend; For awhile the ancient rigor, That thy birth bestowed, suspend: And the King of heavenly beauty On thy bosom gently tend!
Ant. Sweetest wood and sweetest iron
℣. Thou alone wast counted worthy This world's ransom to uphold; For a shipwrecked race preparing Harbor, like the Ark of old; With the sacred Blood anointed From the smitten Lamb that rolled.
Ant. Faithful Cross!
℣. To the Trinity be glory Everlasting, as is meet: Equal to the Father, equal To the Son, and Paraclete: Trinal Unity, Whose praises All created things repeat.
Amen.
Ant. Sweetest wood
Adoratione Crucis expleta, ipsa Crux ab acolythis, vel ministrantibus, qui earn sustentaverant, comitantibus aliis duobus acolythis, vel ministrantibus, cum candelabris accensis, reportatur ad altare, ibique collocatur in medio, et quidem, si altar is dispositio id permittat, adeo in altum ut commode a fidelibus conspici possit, quin celebranti in caeremoniis sequentibus, super altare peragendis, incommodum praebeat. Candelabra vero accensa deponuntur super altare.
Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi, quia per Crucem tuam redemisti mundum.
Per lignum servi facti sumus, et per sanctam Crucem liberati sumus: fructus arboris seduxit nos, Filius Dei redemit nos.*The Cross is placed at the center of the altar so that it can be seen by all in the church, and the acolytes' candles are placed on either side. The Sacred Ministers change into purple vestments, but only the Deacon goest to the Altar of Repose with the acolytes. There he withdraws the Ciborium from the tabernacle without incensation, and returns to the High Altar, each acolyte carrying one of the lighted candles from the Altar of Repose. Meanwhile everyone else kneels, and the choir sings these antiphons:*
Salvator mundi, salva nos: qui per Crucem et Sanguinem tuum redemisti nos, auxiliare nobis, te deprecamur, Deus noster.We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee, because by Thy Cross Thou hast redeemed the world.
Through a tree we were enslaved, and through a holy Cross have we been set free: the fruit of a tree led us astray, the Son of God bought us back.
Saviour of the world, do Thou save us, do Thou, who through Thy Cross and Blood didst redeem us, do Thou help us, our God, we beseech Thee.
Part four: Communion
Cum ad altare maius pervenerint, illud ascendunt, diaconus sacram pyxidem super corporale, acolythi autem candelabra super altare deponunt. Celebrans, iunctis manibus, dicit solus:
Oremus.Let us pray.
Praeceptis salutaribus moniti, et divina institutione formati, audemus dicere:Instructed by Thy saving precepts, and following Thy divine institution, we make bold to say:
Celebrans, item iunctis manibus, et omnes praesentes prosequuntur:
Pater noster, qui es in coelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum. Adveniat regnum tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in coelo, et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie: et dimitte nobis debita nostra, sicut et nos dimittibus debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem; sed libera nos a malo. Amen.Our Father, who art in Heaven: hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread: and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Celebrans solus, clara et distincta voce atque manibus extensis, prosequitur:
Libera nos, quǽsumus, Domine, ab omnibus malis, praeteritis, praesentibus, et futuris: et intercidente beata et gloriosa semper Virgine Dei Genetrice Maria, cum beatis Apostolis tuis Petro et Paulo, atque Andrea, et omnibus Sanctis, da propitius pacem in diebus nostris: ut ope misericordiae tuae adiuti, et a peccato simus semper liberi, et ab omni perturbatione securi. Per eumdem Christum Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum Filium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum.Deliver us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, from all evils, past, present, and to come; and by the intercession of the blessed and glorious ever Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and of the Holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, and of Andrew, and of all the Saints, mercifully grant peace in our days, that through the assistance of Thy mercy we may be always free from sin, and secure from all disturbance. Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, Who with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth God, world without end.
Et ab omnibus respondetur:
℟. Amen.℟. Amen.
Et continuo celebrans recitat, submissa voce, sequentem orationem, de more inclinatus, manibusque iunctis super altare positis:
Perceptio Corporis tui, Domine Iesu Christe, quod ego indignus sumere praesumo, non mihi proveniat in iudicium et condemnationem: sed pro tua pietate prosit mihi ad tutamentum mentis, et corporis, et ad medalem percipiendam. Qui vivis et regnas cum Deo Patre in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen.Let not the partaking of Thy Body, O Lord Jesus Christ, which I, though unworthy, presume to receive, turn to my judgment and condemnation; but let it, through Thy mercy, become a safeguard and remedy, both for soul and body; Who with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Turn discooperit pyxidem, et, facta genuflexione, accipit sacram particulam, et, tenens illam supra pyxidem, inclinatus et pectus percutiens, ter dicit, more solito:
Domine, non sum dignus, ut intres sub tectum meum: sed tantum dic verbo, et sanabitur anima mea.Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldst enter under my roof; say but the word, and my soul shall be healed.
Domine, non sum dignus.Lord, I am not worthy
Domine, non sum dignus.Lord, I am not worthy
May the body of our Lord Jesus Christ preserve my soul unto life everlasting. Amen.
Postea, signans se Sacramento, adiungit submissa voce:
Corpus Domini nostri Iesu Christi custodiat animam meam in vitam aeternam. Amen.*Celebrant adds in a low voice:*
Et sumit Corpus reverenter. Celebrans, conversus ad populum, dicit:
Misereatur vestri omnipotens Deus, et, dimissis peccatis vestris, perducat vos ad vitam aeternam.*Celebrant turns to people and says:*
Omnes respondent:
Amen.*Everyone respond:*
Celebrans prosequitur:
Indulgentiam, absolutionem ☩ et remissionem peccatorum vestrorum tribuat vobis omnipotens et misericors Dominus.*Celebrant continues*
Omnes respondent:
Amen.*Everyone respond:*
Deinde ad altare se convertit, genuflectit, apprehendit pyxidem, et more solito conversus ad populum, in medio altaris, dicit clara voce:
Ecce Agnus Dei, ecce qui tollit peccata mundi.*Celebrant:*
Mox subdit:
Domine, non sum dignus, ut intres sub tectum meum: sed tantum die verbo, et sanabitur anima mea;*People*
Domine, non sum dignus.
Domine, non sum dignus.Lord, I am not worthy that Thou should enter under my roof; but only say the word and my soul shallbe healed.
Lord, I am not worthy that
Et procedit ad distributionem Communionis, ut supra feria V in Cena Domini, 159, n. 29, dictum est. Sacerdotes vero stolam violaceam deferunt.
Oremus.*Holy Communion is now distributed as on Maundy Thursday, except that priests wear a purple stole, not white. When all have communicated, the Celebrant purifies his fingers and places the Ciborium in the tabernacle in silence. All stand, in order to join him in his thanksgiving, which he recites in ferial tone:*
Super populum tuum quǽsumus, Domine, qui passionem et mortem Filii tui devota mente recoluit, benedictio copiosa descendat, indulgentia veniat, consolatio tribuatur, fides sancta succrescat, redemptio sempiterna firmetur. Per eundem Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.
℟. Amen.Let us pray.
Upon Thy people who with devout hearts have recalled the Passion and Death of Thy Son, we beseech Thee, O Lord, may plentiful blessings descend: may gentleness be used with us, and consolation given us, may our faith increase in holiness, our redemption for ever made firm. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Oremus.℟. Amen.
Omnipotens et misericors Deus, qui Christi tui beata passione et morte nos reparasti: conserva in nobis operam misericordiae tuae; ut huius mysterii participatione, perpetua devotione vivamus. Per eundem Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.
℟. Amen.Let us pray.
Almighty and merciful God, who hast restored us by the Passion and Death of Thy Christ: preserve within us the work of Thy mercy; that by our entering into this mystery we may ever live devoutly. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Oremus.℟. Amen.
Reminiscere miserationum tuarum, Domine, et famulos tuos aeterna protectione sanctifica, pro quibus Christus, Filius tuus, per suum cruorem instituit paschale mysterium. Per eundem Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.
℟. Amen.Let us pray.
Be mindful of Thy mercies, O Lord, and hallow us with eternal protection us Thy servants, from whom Christ Thy Son established through His Blood this mystery of the Pasch. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
℟. Amen.
Latin from the 1962 Missale Romanum (Clementine Vulgate); English is the traditional hand-missal translation. For prayer and study — Una Voce La Crosse.
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