advent masses from 17 to 24 December

17 DECEMBER

Introit Prope es tu (Ps 119:151,152,1) Be thou nigh at hand, O Lord, for all thy commandments are true: as concerning thy testimonies, I have known long since that thou hast grounded them for ever. (Ps) Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way: and walk in the law of the Lord. GLORY. Be thou... Collect

OgOD, the Creator and Redeemer of all mankind, who didst will that thy Word should take flesh in an ever-virgin womb: mercifully hear our prayers; that thine Only Begotten Son, who hath taken unto himself our humanity, may graciously grant us a share in his divinity; through the same Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen. gradual Tollite portas (Ps 24:7,3,4) Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors: and the King of glory shall come in. V. Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord, or who shall stand in his holy place? Even he that hath clean hands, and a pure heart. Alleluia O Sapientia Alleluia. Alleluia. O Wisdom, which camest out of the mouth of the Most High, and reachest from one end to another, mightily and sweetly ordering all things: come and teach us the way of prudence. Alleluia. Offertory Confortamini (Is 35:4) Be strong, fear not; for behold, our God will come with vengeance and recompense: he will come and save you. Prayer over the Offerings

SANCTIFY, O Lord, these gifts of thy Church: and grant that by these holy mysteries we may be worthy to be nourished with the Bread that cometh down from heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Preface of Advent, pp. 582-583. Communion Ecce Dominus veniet (Cf. Zech 14:5,7) Behold, the Lord shall come, and all his Saints with him: and there shall be in that day a great light. Postcommunion

AlmIgHTY God, who hast nourished us with these divine gifts: grant, we beseech thee, this our desire; that kindled with thy Spirit we may shine even as bright torches before the presence of thy Christ when he cometh; who liveth and reigneth, world without end. Amen.

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18 DECEMBER

Introit Veni et ostende (Cf. Ps 80:3,2,1) Come and show us the light of thy countenance, O Lord, thou that sittest upon the Cherubim: and we shall be saved. (Ps) Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel: thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep. GLORY. Come and... Collect

GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who through our ancient bondage are held beneath the yoke of sin, may by the new birth of thine Only Begotten Son in the flesh obtain deliverance; through the same Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen. gradual A summo caelo egressio (Ps 19:6,1) His going forth is from the end of heaven: and his circuit even to the end thereof. V. The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament showeth his handy-work. Alleluia O Adonai Alleluia. Alleluia. O Adonai, and Leader of the house of Israel, who appearedst in the bush to Moses in a flame of fire, and gavest him the Law in Sinai: come and deliver us with an outstretched arm. Alleluia.

Offertory Exsulta satis (Zech 9:9) Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Sion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee, holy and a Saviour. Prayer over the Offerings

GRANT, O Lord, that the sacrifice to be offered unto thee may make us acceptable unto thy Name: that we may merit to be partakers of his eternity, whose death hath healed our mortality; who liveth and reigneth, world without end. Amen. Preface of Advent, pp. 582-583.

advent masses from 17 to 24 december

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Communion Exsultavit (Ps 19:5b,6) He rejoiceth as a giant to run his course: his going forth is from the end of heaven, and his circuit even to the end thereof. Postcommunion

IN the midst of thy temple, O Lord, may we receive thy mercy: and show all due honour to the coming solemnity of our redemption; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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19 DECEMBER

Introit Ne timeas (lk 1:13,15,14; Ps 21:1) Fear not, Zechariah, for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elizabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John: and he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb; and many shall rejoice at his birth. (Ps) The King shall rejoice in thy strength, O Lord: exceeding glad shall he be of thy salvation. GLORY. Fear not... Collect

OgOD, who through the child-bearing of the holy Virgin hast graciously revealed the brightness of thy glory unto all the world: grant, we beseech thee; that we may worship with purity of faith the mystery of so wondrous an Incarnation, and always celebrate it with due reverence; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen. gradual In sole posuit (Ps 19:5,6) He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and as a bridegroom, coming out of his chamber, his going forth is from the end of heaven, and his circuit even to the end thereof. Alleluia O Radix Jesse Alleluia. Alleluia. O Root of Jesse, which standest for an ensign of the peoples, at whom kings shall shut their mouths, to whom the Gentiles shall seek: come and deliver us, and tarry not. Alleluia. Offertory Audi, Israel Hear, O Israel: behold, I, the Lord, will come, and I will forgive the sins of thy people. Prayer over the Offerings

WE beseech thee, O Lord, graciously to behold the offerings we lay upon thine altars: and grant that what we bring, despite our weakness, may be sanctified by thy power; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Preface of Advent, pp. 582-583.

advent masses from 17 to 24 december

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Communion Veni, Domine (Cf. Hab 3:3) Come, O Lord, and tarry not: forgive the sins of thy people. Postcommunion

AlmIgHTY God, we give thee hearty thanks for the gifts thou hast bestowed upon us: graciously raise up in us the desire for those which are to come; that we may receive the Nativity of our Saviour and adorn it with minds made pure; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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20 DECEMBER

Introit Prope es tu (Ps 119:151,152,1) Be thou nigh at hand, O Lord, for all thy commandments are true: as concerning thy testimonies, I have known long since, that thou hast grounded them for ever. (Ps) Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way: and walk in the law of the Lord. GLORY. Be thou...

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OgOD, eternal majesty, whose ineffable Word the immaculate Virgin received by the message of an Angel, and so became the dwelling-place of divinity filled with the light of the Holy Spirit: grant, we beseech thee; that by her example we may in humility hold fast to thy will; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen. gradual Ostende nobis (Ps 85:7,1) Show us thy mercy, O Lord: and grant us thy salvation. V. O Lord, thou art become gracious unto thy land: thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob. Alleluia O Clavis David Alleluia. Alleluia. O Key of David, and Sceptre of the house of Israel; that openest, and no man shutteth, and shuttest, and no man openeth: come and bring the prisoner out of the prison-house, and him that sitteth in darkness and the shadow of death. Alleluia.

Offertory Ave, Maria (lk 1:28,42) Hail, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. Prayer over the Offerings

BEHOlD, O Lord, we beseech thee, the unique sacrifice of thy Son: that by participation in this mystery, we may possess at last the gifts we have awaited, and for which our faith doth bid us to hope; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Preface of Advent, pp. 582-583.

advent masses from 17 to 24 december

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Communion Ecce virgo (Is 7:14) Behold, a Virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son: and his Name shall be called Emmanuel. Postcommunion

DEFEND, O Lord, with thy divine protection those whom thou dost renew with this heavenly gift: that to those who delight in thy mysteries, thou mayest grant the joy of true peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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21 DECEMBER

Introit Veni et ostende (Cf. Ps 80:3,2,1) Come and show us the light of thy countenance, O Lord, thou that sittest upon the Cherubim: and we shall be saved. (Ps) Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel: thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep. GLORY. Come and... Collect

WE beseech thee, O Lord, to hear the prayers of thy people: that those who rejoice at the advent of thine Only Begotten Son in our flesh, may, when at last he comes in glory, obtain the reward of eternal life; through the same Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen. gradual Domine Deus virtutum (Ps 80:19,2) Turn us again, O Lord God of hosts: show the light of thy countenance, and we shall be made whole. V. Stir up thy strength, O Lord: and come and help us. Alleluia O Oriens Alleluia. Alleluia. O Day-Spring, Brightness of the Light everlasting and Sun of righteousness: come and enlighten him that sitteth in darkness and in the shadow of death. Alleluia.

Offertory Exsulta satis (Zech 9:9) Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Sion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee, holy and a Saviour. Prayer over the Offerings

BE pleased, O Lord, to accept the offerings of thy Church: for in thy mercy thou hast both given them to be offered, and by thy power dost transform them into the mystery of our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Preface of Advent, pp. 582-583.

advent masses from 17 to 24 december

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Communion Exsultavit (Ps 19:5b,6) He rejoiceth as a giant to run his course: his going forth is from the end of heaven, and his circuit even to the end thereof. Postcommunion

GRANT, O Lord, that participation in this divine mystery may be a continuing defence unto thy people: that, being subject to thy glorious majesty in dedicated service, they may receive fulness of salvation in body and soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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22 DECEMBER

Introit Memento nostri (Ps 106:4,5,1) Remember me, O Lord, according to the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visit me with thy salvation; that I may see the felicity of thy chosen, and rejoice in the gladness of thy people, and give thanks with thine inheritance. (Ps) O give thanks unto the Lord for he is gracious: and his mercy endureth for ever. GLORY. Remember me... Collect

OgOD, who seeing man sunk in death didst will to redeem him by the advent of thine Only Begotten Son: grant, we beseech thee; that those who confess with humble devotion his Incarnation may also merit participation in him as their Redeemer; through the same Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen. gradual Excita, Domine (Ps 80:2b,1) Stir up thy strength, O Lord: and come and help us. V. Hear, O thou Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep: show thyself also, thou that sittest upon the Cherubim. Alleluia O Rex gentium Alleluia. Alleluia. O King of the Nations, and their Desire; the Corner-stone, who makest both one: come and save mankind, whom thou formedst of clay. Alleluia. Offertory Audi, Israel Hear, O Israel: behold, I, the Lord, will come, and I will forgive the sins of thy people. Prayer over the Offerings

LET us be made clean, O Lord: even as, trusting in thy lovingkindness, we hasten with these offerings to thy holy altar; that thy grace may purify us by the very mysteries which we serve; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Preface of Advent, pp. 582-583.

advent masses from 17 to 24 december

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Communion Magnificat (lk 1:46,49) My soul doth magnify the Lord: for he that is mighty hath magnified me. Postcommunion

GRANT O Lord, that the reception of thy Sacrament may strengthen us: that at his coming, we may go forth to meet our Saviour with good works, and merit the rewards of all the blessed; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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23 DECEMBER

Introit Prope es tu (Ps 119:151,152,1) Be thou nigh at hand, O Lord, for all thy commandments are true: as concerning thy testimonies, I have known long since, that thou hast grounded them for ever. (Ps) Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way: and walk in the law of the Lord. GLORY. Be thou... Collect

AlmIgHTY and everlasting God, as the Nativity of thy Son according to the flesh draweth nigh: we beseech thee, that to us thine unworthy servants thy Word may grant mercy; for he vouchsafed to be made flesh of the Virgin Mary and dwell among us, even Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

gradual Tollite portas (Ps 24:7,3,4) Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors: and the King of glory shall come in. V. Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord, or who shall stand in his holy place? Even he that hath clean hands, and a pure heart. Alleluia O Emmanuel Alleluia. Alleluia. O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, the Desire of all nations and their Salvation: come and save us, O Lord our God. Alleluia. Offertory Confortamini (Is 35:4) Be strong, fear not; for behold, our God will come with vengeance and recompense: he will come and save you. Prayer over the Offerings

OlORD, may this offering, by which divine worship in its fulness hath been inaugurated for us, be our perfect reconciliation with thee; that with minds made pure we may celebrate the Nativity of our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth, world without end. Amen.

Preface of Advent, pp. 582-583.

advent masses from 17 to 24 december

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Communion Ecce Dominus veniet (Cf. Zech 14:5,7) Behold, the Lord shall come, and all his Saints with him: and there shall be in that day a great light. Postcommunion

AlmIgHTY God, who hast nourished us with these divine gifts: grant us thy peace; that we may be ready to go forth with lamps aflame to meet thy dearly beloved Son at his coming; who liveth and reigneth, world without end. Amen.

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24 DECEMBER The Morning Mass

Introit Rorate, caeli (Is 45:8; Ps 19:1) Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and bring forth a Saviour. (Ps) The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament showeth his handy-work. GLORY. Drop down... Collect

RAISE up, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy power, and come among us, and with great might succour us: that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sorely hindered in running the race that is set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; who livest and reignest with the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

gradual Prope est Dominus (Ps 145:18,21) The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him: yea, all such as call upon him faithfully. V. My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh give thanks unto his holy Name. Alleluia O Virgo virginum Alleluia. Alleluia. O Virgin of virgins, how shall this be? For neither before thee was any like thee, nor shall there be after. Daughters of Jerusalem, why marvel ye at me? The thing which ye behold is a divine mystery. Alleluia. Offertory Ave, Maria (lk 1:28,42) Hail, Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. Prayer over the Offerings

WE beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to look upon these our oblations: that they may be profitable unto us for our increase in all godliness, and for the attainment of everlasting salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

advent masses from 17 to 24 december

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Preface of Advent, pp. 582-583.

Communion Ecce virgo (Is 7:14) Behold, a Virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son: and his Name shall be called Emmanuel. Postcommunion

OlORD, who hast here vouchsafed unto us to be partakers of thy bounties: grant, we beseech thee; that we may so continue to draw near unto this mystery, that we may set forward the work of our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.