The Average Catholic

Introit

The Lord is the strength of His people, and the protector of the salvation of His anointed: save, O Lord, Thy people, and bless Thine inheritance, and rule them for ever.  (Psalm) Unto Thee will I cry, O Lord: O my God, be not Thou silent to me, lest if Thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.  Glory be to the Father.  The Lord…

Collect

O God of hosts, to Whom all that is best doth belong, graft in our hearts the love of Thy name, and grant us an increase of religion: that Thou mayest foster what is good, and with tender zeal guard that Thou hast fostered.  Through our Lord.

Epistle – Romans 6:3-11

Brethren, all we who are baptized in Christ Jesus are baptized in his death? For we are buried together with Him by baptism unto death; that as Christ is risen from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we also may walk in newness of life. For if we have been planted together in the likeness of His death, we shall also be in the likeness of His Resurrection.

Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with Him, that the body of sin may be destroyed, and that we may serve sin no longer. For he that is dead is justified from sin. Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall live also together with Christ. Knowing that Christ, rising again from the dead, dieth now no more, death shall no more have dominion over Him. For in that He died to sin, He died once; but in that He liveth, He liveth unto God: So do you also reckon yourselves that to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God; in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Gradual

Return, O Lord, a little: and be entreated in favor of Thy servants.  Lord, Thou has been our refuge from generation to generation.

Alleluia

Alleluia, alleluia.  In Thee, O Lord, I have hoped, let me never be confounded: deliver me in Thy justice, and release me: bow down Thine ear to me, make haste to deliver me.  Alleluia.

Gospel – Mark 8:1-9

At that time, when there was a great multitude with Jesus, and had nothing to eat; calling His disciples together, He saith to them: I have compassion on the multitude, for behold they have now been with Me three days, and have nothing to eat; and if I shall send them away fasting to their home, they will faint in the way: for some of them came from afar off. And His disciples answered Him: From whence can any one fill them here with bread in the wilderness? And He asked them: How many loaves have ye? Who said: Seven.

And He commanded the people to sit down on the ground.  And taking the seven loaves, giving thanks, He broke and gave to His disciples to set before the people.  And they had a few little fishes; and He blessed them, and commanded them to be set before them. And they did eat, and were filled; and they took up that which was left of the fragments, seven baskets: and they that had eaten were about four thousand; and He sent them away.

Offertory

Perfect Thou my goings in Thy paths, that my footsteps be not moved; include Thine ear, and hear my words: shew forth Thy wonderful mercies, Thou Who saves them that trust in Thee, O Lord.

Secret

Be appeased, O Lord, by our humble prayers, and favorably receive the offerings of Thy people: and that the prayers of none be vain, no one petition void, grant, that what we hopefully ask, we may effectually obtain.  Through our Lord.

Communion

I will go round, and offer up in His tabernacle a sacrifice of jubilation; I will sing, and recite a psalm to the Lord.

Post Communion

We have been filled, O Lord, with Thy gifts: grant, we beseech Thee, that we may be cleansed by their effect and defended by their aid.  Through our Lord.

Note: I am using the Roman Catholic Daily Missal, the iMass app, and the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible for references.

Introit

I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in My people, and the voice of weeping shall no more be heard in her, nor the voice of the crying.  Mine elect shall not labor in vain, nor bring forth in trouble: for they are the seed of the blessed of the Lord, and their posterity with them. (Psalm) We have heard, O God, with our ears: our fathers have declared to us the work Thou hast wrought in their days.  Glory be to the Father.  I will…

Collect

O God, Who didst vouchsafe by the zeal of blessed Boniface, Thy Martyr and Bishop, to call a multitude of peoples to the knowledge of Thy name: grant, in Thy mercy, that as we keep his solemn feast. So we may also enjoy his protection. Through our Lord.

Epistle – Ecclesiasticus 44:1-15

Let us now praise men of renown, and our fathers in their generation. The Lord hath wrought great glory through His magnificence from the beginning. Such as have borne rule in their dominions, men of great power and endued with their wisdom, showing forth in the prophets the dignity of prophets. And ruling over the present people, and by the strength of wisdom instructing the people in most holy words. Such as by their skill sought out musical tunes, and published canticles of the Scriptures.

Rich men in virtues, lovers of beautifulness: living at peace in their houses. All these have gained glory in their generations, and were praised in their days. They that were born of them have left a name behind them, that their praises might be related. And there are some of whom there is no memorial; who are perished, as if they had never been, and are become as if they had never been born, and their children with them. But these were men of mercy, whose godly deeds have not failed.

Good things continue with their seed. Their posterity are a holy inheritance, and their seed hath stood in the covenants. And their children for their sakes remain for ever; their seed and their glory shall not be forsaken. Their bodies are buried in peace, and their name liveth unto generation and generation. Let the people show forth their wisdom, and the Church declare their praise.

Gradual

Partaking of the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that when His glory shall be revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you be reproached for the name of Christ, you shall be blessed: for that which is of the honor, glory, and power of God, and the which is His Spirit resteth upon you.

Alleluia

Alleluia, alleluia. I will bring upon him as it were a river of peace, and as an overflowing torrent the glory. Alleluia.

Gospel – Matthew 5:1-12

At that time Jesus seeing the multitudes, went up into a mountain; and when He was sat down, His disciples came unto Him. And opening His mouth, He taught them, saying: Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the meek; for they shall possess the land. Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart; for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called children of God. Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice’ sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for My sake: be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven.

Offertory

I will bless the Lord Who hath given me understanding: I set the Lord always in my sight; for He is at my right hand, that I be not moved.

Secret

May Thine abundant blessing come down upon these offerings, we beseech Thee, O Lord; may the blessing by Thy mercy work out our sanctification, and make us rejoice in the solemn feast of holy Boniface, Thy Martyr and Bishop. Through our Lord.

Communion

To him that shall overcome, I will give to sit with Me in My throne: as I also have overcome, and am set down with My Father in His throne.

Post Communion

We who are sanctified by these saving mysteries beseech Thee, O Lord, that the loving prayer of Saint Boniface, Thy Martyr and Bishop, may not fail us, to whom Thou hast given him for advocate and guide. Through our Lord.

Note: I am using the Roman Catholic Daily Missal, the iMass app, and the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible for references.

Introit

My heart is become like wax melting in the midst of my bowels: for the zeal of Thy house hath eaten me up. (Psalm) How good is God to Israel: to them that are of a right heart.  Glory be to the Father.  My heart…

Collect

O God, Who didst adorn blessed Francis, the founder of a new Order, with zeal for prayer and love for penance: grant that Thy servants may make such progress by imitating him, that through constancy in prayer and bodily mortification they may deserve to attain heavenly glory.  Through our Lord.

Epistle – Wisdom 4:7-14

The just man, if he be prevented with death, shall be in rest. For venerable old age is not that of long time, nor counted by the number of years; but the understanding of a man is grey hairs, and a spotless life is old age. He pleased God and was beloved, and living among sinners he was translated.

He was taken away lest wickedness should alter his understanding, or deceit beguile his soul. For the bewitching of vanity obscureth good things, and the wandering of concupiscence overturneth the innocent mind. Being made perfect in a short space, he fulfilled a long time. For his soul pleased God: therefore He hastened to bring him out of the midst of iniquities.

Gradual

As the hart panteth after the fountains of waters, so my soul panteth after Thee, O God.  My soul hath thirsted after the strong living God.

Alleluia

Alleluia, alleluia.   My flesh and my heart hath fainted away: Thou art the God of my heart and the God that is my portion for ever.  Alleluia.

Gospel – Luke 12:35-40

At that time, Jesus said to His disciples: Let your loins be girt and lamps burning in your hands, and you yourselves like to men who wait for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open to him immediately. Blessed are those servants whom the lord, when he cometh, shall find watching: amen I say to you that he will gird himself and make them sit down to meat, and passing will minister unto them. And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants. 

But this know ye, that if the householder did know at what hour the thief would come, he would surely watch, and would not suffer his house to be broken open. Be you then also ready, for at what hour you think not the Son of man will come.

Offertory

The just man shall flourish like the palm-tree: he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus.

Secret

O most merciful Jesus, grant that as we commemorate the glorious merits of blessed Francis, on fire with love like him we may be worthy to gather around Thy holy table.  Who livest and reignest.

Communion

O how great is the multitude of Thy sweetness, O Lord, which Thou hast hidden for them that fear Thee!

Post Communion

We beseech Thee, Lord, let. Our minds ever retain the joyous memory and fruit of this most holy Sacrifice which we have offered to Thy Majesty on today’s solemnity of blessed Francis.  Through our Lord.

Note: I am using the Roman Catholic Daily Missal, the iMass app, and the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible for references.

Introit

The Lord became my protector, and He brought me forth into a large place: He saved me, because He was well pleased with me. (Psalm) I will love Thee, O Lord my strength: the Lord is my firmament, and my refuge, and my deliverer.  Glory be to the Father.  The Lord…

Collect

Make us, O Lord, to have both a perpetual fear and a love of Thy holy name: for Thou dost never deprive of Thy guidance those whom Thou dost establish steadfastly in Thy love.  Through our Lord.

Epistle – I John: 3:13-18

Dearly beloved, wonder not if the world hate you. We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not, abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and you know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in himself.

In this we have known the charity of God, because He hath laid down His life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. He that hath the substance of this world, and shall see his brother in need, and shall shut up his bowels from him, how doth the charity of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word nor in tongue, but in deed and in truth.

Gradual

In my trouble I cried to the Lord, and He heard me.  O Lord, deliver my soul from wicked lips and a deceitful tongue.

Alleluia

Alleluia, alleluia.  O Lord, my God, in Thee have I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me.  Alleluia.

Gospel – Luke 14:16-24

At that time, Jesus spoke to the Pharisees this parable: A certain man made a great supper, and invited many. And he sent his servant, at the hour of supper, to say to them that were invited, that they should come, for now all things are ready. And they began all at once to make excuse. The first said to him: I have bought a farm, and must needs go out and see it; I pray thee hold me excused. And another said: I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to try them; I pray thee hold me excused. And another said: I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.

And the servant returning, told these things to his lord. Then the master of the house being angry, said to his servant: Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor and the feeble and the blind and the lame. And the servant said: Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the lord said to the servant: Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. But I say unto you, that none of those men that were invited, shall taste of my supper.

Offertory

Turn to me, O Lord, and deliver my soul; O save me for Thy mercy’s sake.

Secret

Lord, may this offering about to be dedicated to Thy name make us clean, and deepen in us day by day a heavenly life.  Through our Lord.

Communion

I will sing to the Lord, Who giveth me good things: and I will sing to the name of the Lord Most High.

Post Communion

We have received Thy sacred gifts, O Lord, and beseech Thee: that each renewal of this Sacrament may bring us further fruits of redemption.  Through our Lord.

Note: I am using the Roman Catholic Daily Missal, the iMass app, and the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible for references.

Introit

Let Thy priests, O Lord, be clothed with justice, and let Thy Saints rejoice: for Thy servant David’s sake, turn not away from the face of Thine Anointed.  (Psalm) O Lord, remember David, and all his meekness.  Glory be to the Father.  Let Thy priests…

Collect

O God, Who by the preaching and miracles of blessed Augustine, Thy Confessor and Bishop, didst vouchsafe to shed upon the English people the light of the true faith: grant that, through his intercession, the hearts of the straying may return to the unity of Thy truth, and that we may do Thy will with one accord.  Through our Lord.

Epistle – I Thessalonians 2:2-9

Brethren, we had confidence in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God in much carefulness. For our exhortation was not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deceit. But as we were approved by God that the gospel should be committed to us, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, Who proveth our hearts. For neither have we used at any time the speech of flattery, as you know; nor taken an occasion of covetousness, God is witness:

nor sought we glory of men, neither of you, nor of others. Whereas we might have been burdensome to you, as the Apostles of Christ: but we became little ones in the midst of you, as if a nurse should cherish her children: so desirous of you we would gladly impart unto you not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls; because you were become most dear unto us. For, you remember, brethren, our labor and toil: working night and day lest we should be chargeable to any of you, we preached among you the gospel of God.

Gradual

I will clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall rejoice with exceeding great joy. There will I bring forth a horn to David: I have prepared a lamp for Mine Anointed.

Alleluia

Alleluia, alleluia.  The Lord hath sworn, and He will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech.  Alleluia.

Gospel – Luke 10:1-9

At that time, the Lord appointed also other seventy-two: and He sent them two and two before His face into every city and place whither He Himself was to come. And He said to them: The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest that He send laborers into His harvest. Go; behold I send you as lambs among wolves. Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes; and salute no man by the way. Into whatsoever house you enter, first say: Peace be to this house: and if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not, it shall return to you; and in the same house, remain, eating and drinking such things as they have: for the laborer is worthy of his hire. Remove not from house to house. And into what city soever you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you; and heal the sick that are therein; and say to them: The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Offertory

My truth and My mercy shall be with him: and in My name shall his horn be exalted.

Secret

We offer Thee this sacrifice, O Lord, on the solemn feast of blessed Augustine, Thy Bishop and Confessor, humbly entreating that the sheep which are lost may return to the one fold, and be nourished by this food of salvation.  Through our Lord.

Communion

Blessed is that servant, whom when his lord shall come he shall find so doing: Amen I say to you, he shall place him over all his goods.

Post Communion

We who are refreshed by this saving Victim humbly entreat Thee, O Lord, that through the intercession of blessed Augustine pleading for us, It may continually be offered in every place to the glory of Thy name.  Through our Lord.

Note: I am using the Roman Catholic Daily Missal, the iMass app, and the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible for references.

Introit

Blessed be the Holy Trinity, and undivided Unity: we will give glory to Him, because He hath shown His mercy to us.  (Psalm) O Lord, our Lord, how wonderful is Thy name in all the earth.  Glory be to the Father.  Blessed…

Collect

O almighty and everlasting God, Who hast enabled Thy servants, in confessing the true Faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of Majesty to adore Its Unity: we beseech Thee, that by steadfastness in the same Faith, we may ever be defended against all adversity. Through our Lord.

Epistle – Romans 11:33-36

O the depth of the riches of the wisdom and of the knowledge of God! How incomprehensible are His judgments, and how unsearchable His ways! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? Or who hath been His counsellor? Or who hath first given to Him, and recompense shall be made him? For of Him, and by Him, and in Him, are all things: to Him be glory for ever. Amen.

Gradual 

Blessed art Thou, O Lord, that beholds the depths and sittest above the Cherubim.  Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in the firmament of heaven, and worthy of praise for ever.

Alleluia 

Alleluia, alleluia.  Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our fathers, and worthy to be praised for ever.  Alleluia.

Gospel – Matthew 28:18-20

At that time Jesus said to His disciples: All power is given to Me in heaven and on earth. Going therefore, teach ye all nations; baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.  And behold I am with you all days, even to the consummation of the world.

Offertory

Blessed be God the Father, and the only-begotten Son of God, and also the Holy Ghost; because He hath shown His mercy to us.

Secret

Sanctify, we beseech Thee, O Lord, our God, by the invocation of Thy holy name, the Sacrifice we offer, and by it make us an everlasting offering unto Thee Through our Lord.

Communion

We bless the God of heaven, and before all living we will praise Him; because He has shown His mercy to us.

Post Communion

O Lord, our God, may our reception of this Sacrament and our acknowledgment of the holy and eternal Trinity and Its undivided Unity be of avail to us for health of mind and body.  Through our Lord.

Note: I am using the Roman Catholic Daily Missal, the iMass app, and the Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible for references.