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Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious

Memorial · Ordinary Time 1962: St. Gregory the Wonderworker, Class III

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Ordinary Form · Missal of Paul VI

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious

Memorial · Ordinary Time · Sunday Cycle C · Psalter Week 1

First Reading1 Maccabees 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63

From the First Book of Maccabees

10There came out of them a sinful root,Antiochus Epiphanes,son of Antiochus the king,who had been a hostage at Rome,and he reigned in the one hundred thirty seventh year of the kingdom of the Greeks.

11In those days transgressors of the law came out of Israel and persuaded many,saying, “Let’s go make a covenant with the Gentiles around us;for since we were separated from them many evils have befallen us.”12That proposal was good in their eyes.13Some of the people eagerly went to the king,and he authorized them to observe the ordinances of the Gentiles.14So they built a gymnasium in Jerusalem according to the laws of the Gentiles.15They made themselves uncircumcised,forsook the holy covenant,joined themselves to the Gentiles,and sold themselves to do evil.

verses 16–40 are not read41King Antiochus wrote to his whole kingdomthat all should be one people,42and that each should forsake his own laws.All the nations agreed according to the word of the king.43Many of Israel consented to his worship,sacrificed to the idols,and profaned the Sabbath.

verses 44–53 are not read54On the fifteenth day of Chislev,in the one hundred forty fifth year,they built an abomination of desolation upon the altar,and in the cities of Judah on every side they built idol altars.55At the doors of the housesand in the streets they burned incense.56They tore up the books of the lawwhich they found and set them on fire.57Anyone who was found with any book of the covenant,and if any consented to the law,the king’s sentence delivered him to death. verses 58–61 are not read62Many in Israel were fully resolvedand confirmed in themselves not to eat unclean things.63They chose to die,that they might not be defiled with the food,and that they might not profane the holy covenant;and they died.

Responsorial PsalmPsalm 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158

53Indignation has taken hold on me,because of the wicked who forsake your law.

61The ropes of the wicked bind me,but I won’t forget your law.

134Redeem me from the oppression of man,so I will observe your precepts.

150They draw near who follow after wickedness.They are far from your law.

155Salvation is far from the wicked,for they don’t seek your statutes.

158I look at the faithless with loathing,because they don’t observe your word.

GospelLuke 18:35-43

From the Gospel according to Luke

35As he came near Jericho,a certain blind man sat by the road, begging.36Hearing a multitude going by, he asked what this meant.37They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.38He cried out, “Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!”39Those who led the way rebuked him,that he should be quiet;but he cried out all the more,“You son of David,have mercy on me!”

40Standing still, Jesus commanded him to be brought to him.When he had come near, he asked him,41“What do you want me to do?”

He said, “Lord, that I may see again.”

42Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight.Your faith has healed you.”

43Immediately he received his sightand followed him, glorifying God.All the people, when they saw it, praised God.

1962 Missal · Missale Romanum

St. Gregory the Wonderworker

Class III · white · Feria II after XXIII Sunday after Pentecost

IntroitIntroitus

Eccli 45:30

Státuit ei Dóminus testaméntum pacis, et príncipem fecit eum: ut sit illi sacerdótii dígnitas in ætérnum.

Ps 131:1.

Meménto, Dómine, David: et omnis mansuetúdinis ejus.

Glória Patri…

Státuit ei Dóminus testaméntum pacis, et príncipem fecit eum: ut sit illi sacerdótii dígnitas in ætérnum.

Sir 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. (Alléluia, alléluia.)

Ps. 131:1

Remember, O Lord, David and all his meekness.

Glory Be to the Father…

The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever. (Alléluia, alléluia.)

CollectOratio

Da, quǽsumus, omnípotens Deus: ut beáti Gregórii Confessóris tui atque Pontíficis veneránda solémnitas, et devotiónem nobis áugeat et salútem.

Per Dominum…

Grant, we beseech thee, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Gregory thy blessed Confessor and Bishop may increase our devotion and promote our salvation.

Through our Lord…

EpistleLectio

Léctio libri Sapiéntiæ

Eccli 44:16-27; 45, 3-20

Ecce sacérdos magnus, qui in diébus suis plácuit Deo, et invéntus est justus: et in témpore iracúndiæ factus est reconciliátio. Non est invéntus símilis illi, qui conservávit legem Excélsi. Ideo jurejurándo fecit illum Dóminus créscere in plebem suam. Benedictiónem ómnium géntium dedit illi, et testaméntum suum confirmávit super caput ejus. Agnóvit eum in benedictiónibus suis: conservávit illi misericórdiam suam: et invénit grátiam coram óculis Dómini. Magnificávit eum in conspéctu regum: et dedit illi corónam glóriæ. Státuit illi testaméntum ætérnum, et dedit illi sacerdótium magnum: et beatificávit illum in glória. Fungi sacerdótio, et habére laudem in nómine ipsíus, et offérre illi incénsum dignum in odórem suavitátis.

Lesson from the book of Ecclesiasticus

Sir 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. He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him a great priesthood; and made him blessed in 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.

GradualGraduale

Eccli 44:16

Ecce sacérdos magnus, qui in diébus suis plácuit Deo.

Eccli 44:20

Non est invéntus símilis illi, qui conserváret legem Excélsi. Allelúja, allelúja.

Ps 109:4

Tu es sacérdos in ætérnum, secúndum órdinem Melchísedech. Allelúja.

Sir 44:16

Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God.

Sir 44:20

℣.There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Alleluia, alleluia.

Ps 109:4

You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchisedec. Alleluia.

GospelEvangelium

Sequéntia ☩ sancti Evangélii secúndum Marcum

Marc 11:22-24

In illo témpore: Respóndens Jesus discípulis suis, ait illis: Habéte fidem Dei. Amen, dico vobis, quia, quicúmque díxerit huic monti: Tóllere et míttere in mare, et non hæsitáverit in corde suo, sed credíderit, quia, quodcúmque díxerit, fiat, fiet ei. Proptérea dico vobis: Omnia quæcúmque orántes pétitis, crédite quia accipiétis, et evénient vobis.

Continuation ☩ of the Holy Gospel according to Mark

Mark 11:22-24

At that time, Jesus answered and said to His disciples, Have faith in God. Amen I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Arise, and hurl yourself into the sea,’ and does not waver in his heart, but believes that whatever he says will be done, it shall be done for him. Therefore I say to you, all things whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you shall receive, and they shall come to you.

OffertoryOffertorium

Ps 88:21-22

Invéni David servum meum, óleo sancto meo unxi eum: manus enim mea auxiliábitur ei, et bráchium meum confortábit eum.

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.

SecretSecreta

Sancti tui, quǽsumus, Dómine, nos ubíque lætíficant: ut, dum eórum mérita recólimus, patrocínia sentiámus.

Per Dominum…

May Your Saints, we beseech You, O Lord, everywhere make us joyful: so that, while we reflect upon their merits, we may enjoy their help.

Through our Lord…

PrefacePrefatio

Communis

Vere dignum et justum est, æquum et salutáre, nos tibi semper et ubíque grátias ágere: Dómine sancte, Pater omnípotens, ætérne Deus: per Christum, Dóminum nostrum. Per quem majestátem tuam laudant Angeli, adórant Dominatiónes, tremunt Potestátes. Cæli cælorúmque Virtútes ac beáta Séraphim sócia exsultatióne concélebrant. Cum quibus et nostras voces ut admítti jubeas, deprecámur, súpplici confessione dicéntes:

Common

It is truly meet and just, and profitable unto salvation, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks to Thee, O Holy Lord, Father Almighty, eternal God, through Christ, our Lord. Through whom the Angels praise Thy Majesty, the Dominions adore it, the Powers are in awe. Which the heavens and the hosts of heaven together with the blessed Seraphim joyfully do magnify. And do Thou command that it be permitted us to join with them in confessing Thee, while we say with lowly praise:

CommunionCommunio

Luc 12:42

Fidélis servus et prudens, quem constítuit dóminus super famíliam suam: ut det illis in témpore trítici mensúram.

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.

PostcommunionPostcommunio

Præsta, quǽsumus, omnípotens Deus: ut, de percéptis munéribus grátias exhibéntes, intercedénte beáto Gregorio Confessóre tuo atque Pontífice, benefícia potióra sumámus.

Per Dominum…

Grant, we beseech You, almighty God, that as we thank You for the favors we have received, we may, by the intercession of blessed Gregory, Your Confessor and Bishop, obtain still greater blessings.

Through our Lord…