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joiced in them all: for this wisdom went before me, and I knew not that she was the mother of them all. Which I have learned without guile, and communicate without envy, and her riches I hide not. For she is an infinite treasure to men, which they that use become the friends of God, being commended for the gifts of discipline.

IX. St. FRANCES, w

All as in Mass XXI p. 502, except COLLECT. Deus.-O God, who amongst other privileges of thy grace didst honour blessed Frances, thy handmaid, with the familiar company of Angels: grant, we beseech thee, by her prayers, that we also may be admitted into their society. Thro'.

X. The FORTY MARTYRS.

INTROIT. Ps. xxxiii.-The just cried and the Lord heard them: and delivered them out of all their troubles. Ps. I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall be always in my mouth. V. Glory.

COLLECT. Præsta.-Grant, we beseech thee, O Almighty God, that as we have seen the courage of thy holy martyrs, in the confession of thy faith, so we may experience their kindness in interceding with thee for us. Thro'.

EPISTLE, Heb. xi. as on January 20, p. 541. GRAD. Ps. cxxxii.-Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. V. It is like the precious ointment on the head, that ran down upon the beard, the beard of Aaron.

TRACT, Qui seminant, as in Mass VII. p. 476. and GOSPEL, Luke vi. from Mass VII. p. 478. OFFERT. Ps. xxxi.-Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O ye just; and glory all ye right of heart.

SECRET.-Mercifully look down, O Lord, on the sacrifice we offer thee: and grant, by the intercession of thy martyrs, that it may increase our devotion, and avail to our salvation. Thro'.

COMM.-Matt. xi.-Whoever shall do the will of my Father, that is in heaven: he is my brother and sister, and mother, saith the Lord.

P. COMM. Quæsumus-We beseech thee, O Almighty God, that we may one day obtain the effects of that salvation, of which we have received the pledge in these mysteries. Thro'.

XI. St. JOHN of GOD.

All as in Mass XIII. p. 488, except

COLLECT. Deus, qui.-O God, who didst grant thy servant John, being inflamed with the fire of thy love, to walk without hurt through the midst of flames, and by him institute a new order in thy Church: grant, by his merits, that the fire of thy charity may cure our diseased souls, and obtain for us eternal remedies.

GOSPEL. Matt. xxii, as in p. 432.

XII St. GREGORY, p. c.

INTROIT, Sacerdotes tui, Mass XI. p. 484. COLLECT. Deus, qui.-O God, who hast rewarded the soul of blessed Gregory, thy servant, with eternal bliss: mercifully grant that we who are oppressed by the weight of our sins, may find relief by his intercession. Thro'.

EPISTLE. 2 Tim. as in Mass XII. p. 486.

GRAD.-The Lord hath sworn, and he will not repent, thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech. V. The Lord said to my Lord, sit thou at my right-hand. TRACT, Beatus vir, as in p. 465.

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GOSPEL, Matt. v. as in p. 487.

SECRET.-Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, by the intercession of blessed Gregory, that this sacrifice may be beneficial to us, by the offering of which thou hast been pleased to cancel the sins of the world. Thro'.

COMM.-This is the prudent and faithful servant, whom the Lord placed over his family, to give them their measure of wheat in due season.

P. COMM. Deus, qui.—O God, who didst equal blessed Gregory, thy Bishop, to the rest of thy saints in merit: mercifully grant, that as we celebrate his memory, we may also follow his example.

Thro'.

XVII. St. PATRICK, ap. and patron of Ireland. All as in Mass X.* p. 482, except

COLLECT. Deus, qui.-O God, who wast pleased to send blessed Patrick thy Bishop and Confessor, to preach thy glory to the Gentiles: grant, that by his merits and intercession we may, through thy grace, be enabled to keep thy commandments.Thro'.

XIX. St. JOSEPH, c.

INTROIT, Justus ut palma, Mass XIV. p. 489. COLLECT. Sanctissima.Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord, that we may be assisted by the merits of the spouse of thy most Holy Virgin Mother, and that what we cannot obtain through our own weakness, may be granted us by his prayers. Who. Lesson, Eccles. xlv. p. 491. Grad. Ps. xx. p. 492, and Tract, Ps. cxi. p. 465.

GOSPEL. Matt. i. 18. 21.-When Mary, the mother of Jesus was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Whereupon Joseph her husband, being

a just man, and not willing publicly to expose her, was minded to put her away privately. But while he thought on these things, behold the angel of the Lord appeared to him in his sleep, saying: Joseph, son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife, for that which is conceived in her, is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus. For he shall save his people from their sins.

OFFERT.-My truth and my mercy are with him: and in my name shall his power be exalted.

SECRET.-We pay thee, O Lord, our bounden homage, humbly beseeching thee, to preserve in us thy gifts, by the prayers of blessed Joseph, the husband of the Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, thy Son, on whose festival we offer thee this sacrifice of praise. Thro'.

COMM.-Joseph, son of David, fear not to take Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

P. COMM.-Adesto.-Hear us, O merciful God, and vouchsafe, by the intercession of blessed Joseph, thy confessor, to preserve in us, what thou hast bestowed on us. Thro'.

XX. St. CUTHBERT, bp. of Lindisfarne, c.
All as in Mass XI. p. 484, except

COLLECT. Deus, qui.-O God, who didst render the saints glorious by the inestimable gifts of thy grace, grant, by the prayers of blessed Cuthbert, thy confessor and bishop, that we may worthily arrive at the summit of virtue. Thro'.

SECRET.-Receive, we beseech thee, O Lord, the sacrifice of the redemption of mankind, and by the prayers of blessed Cuthbert, thy confessor and bishop, may it procure for us health of body and

soul. Thro'

P. COMM. Sancta.-May the holy mysteries we have received, O Lord, protect us by their efficacy, and through the intercession of blessed Cuthbert, thy, confessor and bishop the lustre of whose life shined so gioriously, preserve us in peace and holiness. Thro'.

XXV. Annunciation of the B.V.M. INTROIT, Vultum tuum, Mass XX. p. 499. For the Collect, Secret, and P. Comm. see the II. Collect, &c, on the first Sunday of Advent pages 50 and 52.

LESSON. See II. Lesson, Is. vii. 10. 16. p. 59. GRAD.-Grace is spread on thy lips: therefore hath the Lord blessed thee for ever. V. For thy truth, meekness and righteousness, shall thy right hand lead thee on wonderfully.

TRACT, Ps. xliv.-Audi filia, p. 498.

After Easter, instead of the foregoing GRAD. and TRACT, is said Alleluia, Alleluia. V. Ave Maria, gratia plena: Dominus tecum: benedicta tu in muleribus. Alleluia. V. Hail Mary, full of grace, the, Lord is with thee: blessed art thou amongst women. Alleluia. V. A Sucker of Jesse hath budded: a Virgin hath brought forth HIM who is God and man: God hath restored peace, by reconciling in his person, the highest things with the lowest. Alleluia.

GOSPEL. Luke i. 26. 38.-At that time: The angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel being come in, said unto her: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Who having heard, was troubled at his saying, and thought with herself what manner of salutation this should be. And

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