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From: Paul Halsall <HALSALL at MURRAY.FORDHAM.EDU>

Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1993 01:10:58 -0400

Subject: Latin English Mass [Old Rite]

Ordinary of the Tridentine Mass

1962 Edition

Missale Romanum An English Translation of the

Missale Romanum

Parts are denoted as follows:

. indicates Priest/or Deacon P: =Priest

. indicates D: =Deacon

erver/Congregation L: =Subdeacon/Lector

S: =Server

C: =Choir

Asperges Asperges

(said as the Church and

congregation are sprinkled with

holy water)

: Asperges me P: Thou shalt sprinkle me,

: Domine, hyssopo, et C: Lord, with hyssop and I

undabor: lavabis me, et super shall be cleansed; thou shalt

ivem dealbabor. wash me, and I shall be made

whiter than snow.

Ps. 50)Misere mei, Deus, Have mercy on me, O God,

ecundum magnam misericordiam according to thy great mercy.

uam.

loria Patri, et Filio, et Glory be to the Father and to

piritui Sancto, Sicut erat in the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

rincipio, et nunc, et semper, As it was in the beginning, is

t in saecula saeculorum. Amen now, and ever shall be, world

without end. Amen.

sperges me, Domine, hyssopo, Thou shalt sprinkle me, Lord,

t mundabor: lavabis me, et with hyssop and I shall be

uper nivem dealbabor. cleansed; thou shalt wash me,

and I shall be made whiter than

snow.

(or during Easter time)

: Vidi aquam P: I saw water coming

: egredientum de templo, a C: Forth from the Temple from

atere dextro, alleluia: et the right side, alleluia: and

mnes ad quos pervenit aqua all those were saved to whom

sta salvifactci dunt, et that water came, and they shall

icent: Alleluia, alleluia. say alleluia, alleluia.

Ps. 117)Confitemini Domino, Give praise to the Lord, for he

uoniam bouns: quoniam in is good,: for His mercy

eculum misericordia ejus. endureth forever .

loria Patri, et Filio, et Glory be to the Father and to

piritui Sancto, Sicut erat in the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

rincipio, et nunc, et semper, As it was in the beginning, is

t in secula seculorum. Amen now, and ever shall be, world

without end. Amen

idi aquam egredientum de I saw water coming forth from

emplo, a latere dextro, the Temple from the right side,

lleluia: et omnes ad quos alleluia: and all those were

ervenit aqua ista salvifactci saved to whom that water came,

unt, et dicent: Alleluia, and they shall say alleluia,

lleluia. alleluia.

P: Ostende nobis, Domine, P: Show us, Lord, Your mercy.

isericordiam tuam. (alleluia) (Alleluia - in Eastetime)

: Et salutare tuum da nobis S: And grant us Your salvation.

alleluia) (Alleluia - in Eastetime)

: Domine, exaudi orationem P: O Lord, hear my prayer.

eam.

: Et clamor meus ad te veniat. S: And let my cry come unto You.

: Dominus vobiscum. P: May the Lord be with you.

: Et cum spiritu tuo. S: And with your spirit

P: Exaudi nos, Domine, sanctae P: Let us pray. Hear us Lord,

ater, omnipotens aeterne Deus holy Father, almighty and

et mittere digneris sanctum eternal God; and graciously

ngelum tuum de caelis, qui send Your Holy Angel from

ustdiat, foveat, protegat, heaven to watch over, to

istet, atque defendat omnes cherish, to protect, to abide

abitantes in hoc habitaculo. with, and to defend all who

er Christum Dominum nostrum. dwell in this house. Through

Christ our Lord.

: Amen S: Amen.

Mass of the Catechumens Mass of the Catechumens

(kneel)

. In nomine Patris, et Filii, P: In the Name of the Father,

t Spiritus Sancti. Amen. and of the Son, + and of the

Holy Spirit.

: Amen S: Amen

P. Introibo ad altare Dei. P: I will go to the altar of God.

. Ad Deum qui laetificat S: To God, the joy of my youth.

uventutem meam.

Psalm 42 Psalm 42 (Omit during Passiontide)

. Judica me, Deus, et discerne P: Do me justice, O God, and

ausam meam de gente non fight my fight against an

ancta: ab homine iniquo et unholy people, rescue me from

oloso erue me. the wicked and deceitful man.

. Quia tu es, Deus, fortitudo S: For Thou, O God, art my

ea: quare me repulisti, et strength, why hast Thou

uare tristis incedo, dum forsaken me? And why do I go

ffligit me inimicus? about in sadness, while the

enemy harasses me?

. Emitte lucem tuam et P: Send forth Thy light and thy

eritatem tuam: ipsa me truth: for they have led me and

eduxerunt et adduxerunt in brought me to thy holy hill and

ontem sanctum tuum, et in Thy dwelling place.

abernacula tua.

. Et introibo ad altare Dei: S: And I will go to the altar

d Deum qui laetificat of god, to God, the joy of my

uventutem meam. youth.

. Confitebor tibi in cithara, P: I shall yet praise Thee upon

eus, Deus meus: quare tristis the harp, O God, my God. Why

s anima mea, et quare art thou sad, my soul, and why

onturbas me? art thou downcast?

. Spera in Deo, quoniam adhuc S: Trust in God, for I shall

onfitebor illi: salutare yet praise Him, my Savior, and

ultus mei, et Deus meus. my God.

. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et P: Glory be to the Father, and

piritui Sancto. to the Son, and to the Holy

Spirit.

. Sicut erat in principo, et S: As it was in the beginning

unc, et semper: et in saecula is now, and ever shall be,

aeculorum. Amen. world without end. Amen.

P. Introibo ad altare Dei. P: I will go to the altar of God.

. Ad Deum qui laetificat S: To God, the joy of my youth.

uventutem meam.

P. Adjutorium nostrum in nomine P: Our help + is in the Name of

omini. the Lord.

. Qui fecit coelum et terram. S: Who made heaven and earth.

(Celebrant's confession)

onfiteor Confiteor

. Confiteor Deo omnipotenti, P: I confess to Almighty God,

eatae Mariae semper Virgini, to Blessed Mary ever Virgin, to

eato Michaeli Archangelo, Blessed Michael the Archangel,

eato Joanni Baptistae, sanctis to Blessed John the Baptist, to

postolis Petro et Paulo, the Holy Apostles Peter and

mnibus Sanctis, et tibi pater: Paul, to all the angels and

uia peccavi nimis cogitatione saints, and to you father,

erbo, et opere: mea culpa, mea that I have sinned

ulpa, mea maxima culpa. Ideo exceedingly in thought, word,

recor beatam Mariam semper deed: (here he strikes his

irginem, beatum Michaelem breast three times) through my

rchangelum, beatum Joannem fault, through my fault,

aptistam, sanctos Apostolos through my most grievous fault,

etrum et Paulum, omnes and I ask Blessed Mary ever

anctos, et te fratres, orare pro Virgin, Blessed Michael the

e ad Dominum Deum Nostrum. Archangel, Blessed John the

Baptist, the Holy Apostles

Peter and Paul, all the Angels

and you my brothers

and sisters, to pray for me to

the Lord our God.

S. Misereatur tui omnipotens S: May almighty God have mercy

eus, et dimissis peccatis on you, forgive you all your

uis, perducat te ad vitam sins, and bring you to

eternam. everlasting life.

. Amen. P: Amen.

(People's Confession)

: Confiteor Deo omnipotenti, S: I confess to Almighty God,

eatae Mariae semper Virgini, to Blessed Mary ever Virgin, to

eato Michaeli Archangelo, Blessed Michael the Archangel,

eato Joanni Baptistae, sanctis to Blessed John the Baptist, to

postolis Petro et Paulo, the Holy Apostles Peter and

mnibus Sanctis, et tibi pater: Paul, to all the angels and

uia peccavi nimis cogitatione saints, and to you father:

erbo, et opere: mea culpa, mea that I have sinned

ulpa, mea maxima culpa. Ideo exceedingly in thought, word,

recor beatam Mariam semper deed: (here one strikes ones

irginem, beatum Michaelem breast three times) through my

rchangelum, beatum Joannem fault, through my fault,

aptistam, sanctos Apostolos through my most grievous fault,

etrum et Paulum, omnes and I ask Blessed Mary ever

anctos, et te pater, orare pro Virgin, Blessed Michael the

e ad Dominum Deum Nostrum. Archangel, Blessed John the

Baptist, the Holy Apostles

Peter and Paul, all the

Saints, and you father,

to pray for me to the Lord our God.

. Indulgentiam absolutionem, P: May the Almighty and

t remissionem peccatorum Merciful Lord grant us pardon,

ostrorum, tributat nobis + absolution, and remission of

mnipotens et misericors our sins.

ominus.

. Amen. S: Amen.

P. Deus, tu conversus P: Turn to us, O God, and bring

ivificabis nos. us life.

. Et plebs tua laetabitur in S: And Your people will rejoice

e. in You.

. Ostende nobis Domine, P: Show us, Lord, Your mercy.

isericordiam tuam.

. Et salutare tuum da nobis. S: And grant us Your salvation.

. Domine, exuadi orationem P: O Lord, hear my prayer.

eam.

. Et clamor meus ad te veniat. S: And let my cry come to You.

. Dominus vobiscum. P: May the Lord be with you.

. Et cum spiritu tuo. S: And with your spirit.

P. Oremus. P: Let us pray.

(The Priest inaudibly says the

following while going to the

Altar)

ufer a nobis, quaesumus, Take away from us, O Lord, we

omine, iniquitates nostras: ut beseech You, that we may enter

d Sancta sanctorum puris with pure minds into the Holy

ereamur mentibus introire. of Holies. Through Christ our

er Christum Dominum nostrum. Lord. Amen.

men.

(Kissing the altar at the place

where saint's relics are

enclosed he says:)

ramus te. Domine, per merita We beseech You, O Lord, by the

anctorum tuorum, quorum merits of Your Saints whose

eliquiae hic sunt, et omnium relics lie here, and of all the

anctorum: ut indulgere Saints: deign in your mercy to

igneris omnia peccata mea. pardon me all my sins. Amen.

men

(At this point in a sung or

high Mass the celebrant now

censes the altar. He says:)

P: May this incense be blessed

by him in whose honour it is to

be burned. Amen.

P/C: (Introit Antiphon - said

by Priest here, but sung by the

Choir after the sign of the

Cross)

Kyrie Kyrie

. Kyrie eleison. P: Lord, have mercy.

. Kyrie eleison. S: Lord, have mercy.

. Kyrie eleison. P: Lord, have mercy.

. Christe eleison. S: Christ, have mercy.

. Christe eleison. P: Christ, have mercy

. Christe eleison. S: Christ, have mercy.

. Kyrie eleison. P: Lord, have mercy.

. Kyrie eleison. S: Lord, have mercy.

. Kyrie eleison. P: Lord, have mercy.

Gloria Gloria

loria in excelsis Deo. P: Glory to God in the highest.

(The priest concludes the

Gloria below and sits while the

choir sings it)

t in terra pax hominibus bonae C: And on earth peace to people

oluntatis. Laudamus te. of good will. We praise You.

enedicimus te. Adoramus te. We bless You. We worship You.

lorificamus te. Gratiam We glorify You. Lord God,

gimus tibi propter magnam heavenly King, God the Father

loriam tuam. Domine Deus, Rex almighty. Lord Jesus Christ,

oelestis, Deus Pater the Only-begotten Son. Lord

mnipotens. Domine Fili God, Lamb of God, Son of the

nigenite, Jesu Christe. Father. You who take away the

omine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius sins of the world, have mercy

atris. Qui tollis peccata on us. You who take away the

undi, miserere nobis. Qui sins of the world, receive our

ollis peccata mundi, suscipe prayer. You who sit at the

eprecationem nostram. Qui right hand of the Father, have

edes ad dexteram Patris, mercy on us. For You alone are

iserere nobis. Quoniam tu holy. You alone are Lord. You

olus Sanctus. Tu solus alone are the Most High, Jesus

ominus. To solus Altissimus, Christ, with the Holy Spirit,

esu Christe. Cum Sancto in the Glory of God the Father.

piritu in gloria Dei Patris. Amen.

men.

. Dominus Vobiscum. P: May the Lord be with you.

. Et cum spiritu tuo. S: And with your Spirit.

. Oremus. P: Let us pray.

The Prayer The Prayer

(Here the Priest prays the

collect for the day.)

P. Per omnia saecula P: For ever and ever

saeculorum.

S. Amen. S: Amen.

(sit)

Epistle Epistle

PL: A reading from the....

(The Subdeacon or Lector reads

the lesson here).

(the epistle for the day is

read at this point, at the end

of the reading, the server

responds:)

P: Verbum Domini. L: The Word of the Lord.

S. Deo gratias. S: Thanks be to God.

C: (Here the Gradual is sung,

while the preparation for the

Gospel occurs. The Alleluia,

and Sequence - Paschale

victimae in the Easter Vigil,

Veni, sancte Spiritus on

Pentecost, Lauda Sion on Corpus

Christi, Stabat Mater on Our

Lady of Sorrows, Dies Irae on

All Souls and in Requiem and

Funeral Masses follow, except

in Lent and in Masses for the

dead when the Alleluia is

omitted and a Tract sung

instead.)

Cleanse My Heart Cleanse My Heart

P: Munda cor meum ac labia mea, D: Cleanse my heart and my

omnipotens Deus, qui labia lips, O Almighty God, Who

Isaiae Prophetae calculo cleansed the lips of the

mundasti ignito: ita me tua Prophet Isaiah with a burning

grata miseratione dignare coal. In Your gracious mercy

mundare, ut sanctum Evangelium deign so to purify me that I

tuum digne valeam nuntiare. may worthily proclaim Your holy

Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Gospel. Through Christ our

Amen. Lord. Amen.

Jube, Domine benedicere. Lord, grant me your blessing.

P: Dominus sit in corde meo et P: The Lord be in your heart

in labiis meis: ut digne et and on your lips that you may

competenter annuntiem worthily and fittingly proclaim

evangelium suum. His holy Gospel. In the name

of the Father, and of the Son,

+ and of the Holy Spirit.

S: Amen D: Amen.

(stand)

The Gospel The Gospel

P. Dominus vobiscum. D: May the Lord be with you. S

S. Et cum spiritu tuo. S: And with your spirit.

P. Sequentia (or Initium) D: + A continuation (or the

sancti Evangelii secundum N. Beginning) of the holy Gospel

according to St. (name).

(The Gospel book is incensed)

S. Gloria tibi, Domine. S: Glory to you, O Lord.

(The Gospel is read)

(At the end of the reading the

server says)

S. Laus tibi, Christe. S: Praise to you, O Christ.

P: Per evangelica dicta D: (said while kissing the

deleantur nostra delicta. book) May the words of the

gospel wipe away our sins.

(sit)

Homily or Sermon Homily or Sermon

(stand)

Nicene Creed Nicene Creed

(as with the Gloria, the Priest

recites the Creed and then sits

while the choir sings it)

Credo in unum Deum,* Patrem I believe in one God, *The

omnipotentem, factorem coeli et Father Almighty, Maker of

terrae, visibilium omnium et heaven and earth, and of all

invisibilium. Et in unum things visible and invisible.

Dominum Jesum Christum, Filium And in one Lord, Jesus Christ,

Dei unigenitum. Et ex Patre the Only-begotten Son of God.

natum ante omnia saecula. Deum Born of the Father before all

de Deo, lumen de lumine, Deum ages. God of God, Light of

verum de Deo vero. Genitum, Light, true God of true God.

not factum, consubstantialem Begotten, not made, of one

Patri: per quem omnia facta substance with the Father. By

sunt. Qui propter nos homines, whom all things were made. Who

et propter nostram salutem for us men and for our

descendit de coelis. Et salvation came down from

incarnatus est de Spiritu heaven. (here all present

Sancto ex Maria Virgine: ET kneel) And became incarnate by

HOMO FACTUS EST. Crucifixus the Holy Spirit of the Virgin

etiam pro nobis; sub Pontio Mary: AND WAS MADE MAN. (here

Pilato passus, et sepultus est. all arise) He was also

Et resurrexit tertia die, crucified for us, suffered

secundum Scripturas. Et under Pontius Pilate, and was

ascendit in coelum: sedet ad buried. And on the third day

desteram Patris. Et iterum He rose again according to the

venturus est com gloria Scriptures. He ascended into

judicare vivos et mortuos: heaven and sits at the right

cujus regni non erit finis. Et hand of the Father. He will

in Spiritum Sanctum, Dominum et come again in glory to judge

vivificantem: qui ex Patre the living and the dead and His

Filioque procedit. Qui cum kingdom will have no end. And

Patre, et Filio simul adoratur in the Holy Spirit, the Lord

et conglorificatur: qui locutus and Giver of life, Who proceeds

est per Prophetas. Et unam, from the Father and the Son.

sanctam, catholicam et Who together with the Father

apostolicam Ecclesiam. and the Son is adored and

Confiteor unum baptisma in glorified, and who spoke

remissionem peccatorum. Et through the prophets. And one

exspecto resurrectionem holy, Catholic and Apostolic

mortuorum. Et vitam ventura Church. I confess one baptism

saeculi. Amen. for the forgiveness of sins and

I await the resurrection of the

dead and the life + of the

world to come. Amen.

P. Dominus vobiscum. P: May the Lord be with you.

S. Et cum spiritu tuo. S: And with your spirit.

P. Oremus. P: Let us pray.

(In the early Church, at this

point the learners, or

catechumens were dismissed.)

Mass of the Faithful Mass of the Faithful

Offeratory Verse C: (The offertory Antiphon is

sung while the Priest begins

the Offertory)

(sit)

Preparation of the Gifts Preparation of the Gifts

P. Suscipe, sancte Pater, P: Accept, O Holy Father,

omnipotens aeterne Deus, hanc Almighty and eternal God, this

immaculatam hostiam, quam ego spotless host, which I, your

indignus famulus tuus offero unworthy servant, offer to You,

tibi, Deo meo vivo et vero, pro my living and true God, to

innumerabilibus peccatis, et atone for my numberless sins,

offensionibus, et negligentiis offenses and negligences; on

meis, et pro omnibus behalf of all here present and

circumstantibus,[A sed et pro likewise for all faithful

omnibus fidelibus Christianis Christians living and dead,

vivis atque defunctis: ut mihi, that it may profit me and them

et illis proficiat ad salutem as a means of salvation to life

in vitam aeternam. Amen. everlasting. S: Amen.

P. Deus, qui humanae D: O God, + who established

substantiae dignitatem the nature of man in wondrous

mirabiliter condidisti, et dignity, and still more

mirabilius reformasti: da nobis admirably restored it, grant

per hujus aquae et vini that by the mystery of this

mysterium, ejusdivinitatis esse water and wine, may we come to

consortes, qui humanitatis share in His Divinity, who

nostrae fieri dignatus est humbled himself to share in our

particeps, Jesus Christus humanity, Jesus Christ, Your

Filius tuus Dominus noster: Qui Son, our Lord: who lives and

tecum vivit et regnat in reigns with You in the unity of

unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus: the holy Spirit, one God,

per omnia saecula saeculorum. forever and ever. Amen.

Amen.

P. Offerimus tibi, Domine, P: We offer You, O Lord, the

calicem salutaris tuam chalice of salvation, humbly

deprecantes clementiam: ut in begging of Your mercy that it

conspectu divinae majestatis may arise before Your divine

tuae, pro nostra et totius Majesty, with a pleasing

mundi salute com odore fragrance, for our salvation

suavitatis ascendat. and for that of the whole

world.

S: Amen. S: Amen.

P. In spiritu humilitatis, et P: In a humble spirit and with

in animo contrito suscipiamur a a contrite heart, may we be

te, Domine, et sic fiat accepted by You, O Lord, and

sacrificum nostrum in conspectu may our sacrifice so be offered

tuo hodie, ut placeat tibi, in Your sight this day as to

Domine Deus. please You, O Lord God.

P. Veni, Sanctificator P: Come, O Sanctifier, Almighty

omnipotens aeterne Deus: et and Eternal God, and bless, +

bene dic hoc sacrificum tuo this sacrifice prepared for the

sancto nomini praeparatum. glory of Your holy Name.

(When Mass is sung, the

celebrant now blesses incense,

saying)

P: per intercessionem beati P:Through the intercession of

Michaelis Archangeli, stantis a Blessed Michael the Archangel,

dextris altaris incensi, et standing at the right hand of

omnium electorum suorum, the altar of incense, and of

incensum istud dignetur Dominus all His elect may the Lord

bene dicere, et in odorem vouchsafe to bless + this

suavitatis accipere. Per incense and to receive it in

Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen. the odor of sweetness. Through

Christ our Lord. Amen.

(He censes the offerings, the

cross and the altar, saying:)

Incensum istud a te benedictum, May this incense blessed by

ascendat ad re, Domine, et You, arise before You, O Lord,

descendat super nos and may Your mercy come down

misericordia tua. upon us.

(while incensing the altar)

Dirigatur, Domine, oratio mea Let my prayer, O Lord, come

sicut incensum in conspectu like incense before You; the

tuo: elevatio manuum mearum lifting up of my hands, like

sacrificium vespertinum. Pone, the evening sacrifice. O Lord,

Domine, custodiam ori meo, et set a watch before my mouth, a

ostium circumstantiae labiis guard at the door of my lips.

meis : ut non declinet cor meum Let not my heart incline to the

in verba malitiae, ad excsandas evil of engaging in deeds of

excusationes in peccatis. wickedness.

(while handing the thurible

back)

Accendat in nobis Dominus ignem May the Lord enkindle in us

sui amoris, et flammam aeterne the fire of His love and the

caritatis. Amen. flame of everlasting charity.

Amen.

(Now the celebrant, the

ministers, the servers, and the

people are censed in order)

(The celebrant washes his

fingers, saying these verses of

Psalm 25:)

P: Lavabo inter innocentes P: I wash my hands in

manus meas: et circumdabo innocence, and I go around Your

altare tuum, Domine. Ut audiam altar, O Lord, giving voice to

vocem laudis: et enarrem my thanks, and recounting all

universa mirabila tua. Domine, Your wondrous deeds. O Lord, I

dilexi decorem domus tuae: et love the house in which You

locum habitationis gloriae dwell, the tenting place of

tuae. Ne perdas cum impiis, Your glory. Gather not my soul

Deus animam meam: et cum viris with those of sinners, nor with

sanguinum vitam meam: in quorum men of blood my life. On their

manibus iniquitates sunt: hands are crimes, and their

dextera eorum repleta est right hands are full of bribes.

muneribus. Ego autem in But I walk in integrity; redeem

innocentia mea ingressus sum: me, and have pity on me My

redime me, et miserere mei. foot stands on level ground; in

Pes meus stetit in directo: in the assemblies I will bless

ecclesiis benedicam te, Domine. You, O Lord.

Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Glory be to the Father, and to

Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in the Son, and to the Holy

principio, et nunc, et semper: Spirit. As it was in the

et in saecula saeculorum. beginning, is now, and ever

Amen. shall be, world without end.

Amen.

(Bowing at the middle of the

altar, the celebrant prays:)

P: Suscipe sancta Trinitas, P: Accept, most Holy Trinity,

hanc oblationem, quam tibi this offering which we are

offerimus ob memoriam making to You in remembrance of

passionis, resurrectionis, et the passion, resurrection, and

ascensionis Jesu Christi Domini ascension of Jesus Christ, Our

nostri: et in monorem beatae Lord; and in honor of blessed

Mariae semper Virginis, et Mary, ever Virgin, Blessed John

beati Joannis Baptistae, et the Baptist, the Holy Apostles

sanctorum Apostolorum Petri et Peter and Paul, and of (name of

Pauli, et istorum, et monium the Saints whose relics are in

Sanctorum: ut illis proficiat the Altar) and of all the

ad honorem, nobis autem ad Saints; that it may add to

salutem: et illi pro nobis their honor and aid our

interceder e dignentur in salvation; and may they deign

coelis, quorum memoriam agimus to intercede in heaven for us

in terris. Per eumdem Christum who honor their memory here on

Dominum nostrum. earth. Through the same Christ

our Lord.

S: Amen. S: Amen.

(He turns to the congregation

and calls on them to join their

prayers with his:)

P: Orate fratres, et meum ac P: Pray brethren, that my

vestrum sacrificium acceptabile Sacrifice and yours may be

fiat apud Deum Patrem acceptable to God the Father

omnipotentem. Almighty.

S. Suscipiat Dominus S: May the Lord receive the

sacrificium de manibus tuis ad Sacrifice from your hands to

laudem et gloriam nominis sui, the praise and glory of His

ad utilitatem quoque nostram, Name, for our good, and that of

totiusque Ecclesiae suae all His holy Church. .

sanctae.

The Secret The Secret

(The Priest here says the day's

Secret prayer)

(At the end of the Secret, the

Priest says audibly:)

P. Per omnia saecula P: For ever and ever.

saeculorum.

S. Amen. S: Amen.

(stand)

Preface Preface

P. Dominus vobiscum. P: May the Lord be with you.

S. Et cum spiritu tuo. S: And with your spirit.

P. Sursum corda. P: Lift up your hearts.

S. Habemus ad Dominum. S: We have lifted them up to

the Lord.

P. Gratias agamus Domino Deo P: Let us give thanks to the

nostro. Lord our God.

S. Dignum et justum est. S: It is fitting and right so

to do.

(Here the Priest says the

appropriate Preface. This is

the Preface of the Holy Trinity)

P. Vere dignum et justum est, P: It is indeed fitting and

aequum et salutare, nos tibi right, our duty and our

semper, et ubique gratias salvation, always and

agere: Domine sancte, Pater everywhere to give thanks to

omnipotens, aeterne Deus: qui You, Lord, Holy Father,

cum unigenito Filio tuo, et almighty and eternal God, who

Spiritu Sancto, unus es Deus, with Your only-begotten Son and

unus es Dominus: non in unius the Holy Spirit are one God,

singularitate personae, sed in one Lord: Not in the oneness of

unius Trinitate substantiae. a single person, but three

Quod enim de tua gloria, persons in one single essence.

revelante te, credimus, hoc de For what we believe from your

filio tuo, hoc de Spiritu revelation concerning Your

Sancto, sin e differentia glory, that also we believe of

discretionis sentimus. Ut in Your Son and of the Holy Spirit

confessione verae without difference or

sempiternaeque Deitatis, et in distinction; so that when we

personis proprietas, et in affirm the true and everlasting

essentia unitas, et in Godhead we worship three

majestate ador etur aequalitas. distinct persons in a oneness

Quam laudant Angeli atque of Being and with equality of

Archangeli, Cherubim quoque ac majesty. And that God the

Seraphim: qui non cessant angels praise with the

clamare quotidie, una voce archangels, cherubim, and

dicentes: seraphs, ceaselessly singing

with one voice:

Sanctus Sanctus

S. Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, C: Holy, holy, holy Lord God

Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni of Hosts. Heaven and earth are

sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. filled with your glory.

Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest

(Sung as the Priest begins the

canon)

S. Benedictus qui venit in C: + Blessed is He Who comes

nomine Domini. Hosanna in in the Name of the Lord.

excelsis. Hosanna in the highest.

(Often sung as the Priest

continues the canon)

(kneel)

The Roman Canon The Roman Canon

P. Te igitur, clementissime P: Therefore, most gracious

Pater, per Jesum Christum Father, we humbly beg of You

Filium tuum, Dominum nostrum, and entreat You through Jesus

supplices rogamus ac petimus Christ Your Son, Our Lord.

uti accepta habeas, et Hold acceptable and bless +

benedicas haec dona, haec these gifts, these + offerings,

munera, haec sancta sacrificia these + holy and unspotted

illibata; in primis quae tibi oblations which, in the first

offerimu s pro Ecclesia tua place, we offer You for your

sancta catholica; quam Holy Catholic Church. Grant her

pacificare, custodire, adunare, peace and protection, unity and

et regere digneris toto orbe guidance throughout the worlds,

terrarum: una cum famulo tuo together with Your servant

Papa nostro N., et Antistite (name), our Pope, and (name),

nostro N. et omnibus our Bishop; and all Orthodox

orthodoxis, atque catholicae et believers who cherish the

apostolicae fidei cultoribus. Catholic and Apostolic Faith.

Memento, Domine, famulorum, Remember, O Lord, Your servants

famularumque tuarum N. et N. et and handmaids, (name) and

omnium circumstantium, quorum (name), and all here present,

tibi fides cognita est, et nota whose faith and devotion are

devotio, pro quibus tibi known to You. On whose behalf

offerimus: vel qui tibi we offer to You, or who

offerunt hoc sacrificium laudis themselves offer to You this

pro se, suisque omnibus: pro sacrifice of praise for

redemptione animarum suarum, themselves, families and

pro spe salutis, et incolumitis friends, for the good of their

suae: tibique reddunt vota sua souls, for their hope of

aeterno Deo, vivo et vero. salvation and deliverance from

all harm, and who offer their

homage to You, eternal, living

and true God.

(This prayer has special

beginnings for certain feasts)

Communicantes, et memoriam In the unity of holy fellowship

venerantes in primis gloriosae we observe the memory, first of

semper Virginis Mariae, all, of the glorious and ever

Genitricis Dei et Domini nostri Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord

Jesu Christi:* sed et beati and God Jesus Christ. *Next we

Joseph ejusdem Virginis Sponsi, observe the memory of Blessed

et beatorum Apostolorum ac Joseph, Spouse of the same

Martyrum tuorum, Petri et Virgin, and of Your blessed

Pauli, Andreae, Jacobi, Apostles and Martyrs, Peter and

Joannis, Thomae, Jacobi, Paul, Andrew, James, John,

Philippi, Bartholomaei, Thomas, James, Philip,

Matthaei, Simonis, et Thaddaei: Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon and

Lini, Cleti, Clementis, Xysti, Thaddeus; of Linus, Cletus,

Cornelii, Cypriani, Laurentii, Clement, Sixtus, Cornelius,

Chrysogoni, Joannis et Pauli, Cyprian, Lawrence, Chrysogonus,

Cosmae et Damiani, et omnium John and Paul, Cosmas and

Sanctorum tuorum; quorum Damian, and all Your Saints.

meritis precibusque concedas, By their merits and prayers

ut in omnibus protectionis tuae grant that we may be always

muniamur auxilio. Per eundem fortified by the help of Your

Christum Dominum nostrum. protection. Through Christ our

Amen. Lord. Amen.

Hanc igitur oblationem Graciously accept, then, we

servitutis nostrae, sed et beseech You, O Lord, this

cunctae familiae tuae service of our worship and that

quaesumus, Domine, ut placatus of all Your household. Provide

accipias: diesque nostros in that our days be spent in Your

tua pace disponas, atque ab peace, save us from everlasting

aeterna damnatione nos eripi, damnation, and cause us to be

et in electorum tuorum jubeas numbered in the flock you have

grege numerari. Per Christum chosen. Through Christ our

Dominum nostrum. Amen. Lord. Amen.

Quam oblationem tu, Deus, in O God, deign to bless + what we

omnibus, quaesumus, benedictam, offer, and make it approved, +

adscriptam, ratam, effective, + right, + and

rationabilem, acceptabilemque wholly pleasing in every way,

facere digneris: ut nobis that it may become for our

Corpus, et Sanguis fiat good, the Body + and Blood + of

dilectissimi Filii tui Domini Your dearly beloved Son, our

nostri Jesu Christi. Lord Jesus Christ.

The Consecration The Consecration

P. Qui pridie quam pateretur, P: Who, the day before He

accepit panem in sanctas ac suffered, took bread into His

venerabiles manus suas, et holy and venerable hands, and

elevatis oculis in coelum ad te having raised His eyes to

Deum Patrem suum omnipotentem heaven to you, God, His

tibi gratias agens, benedixit, Almighty Father, giving thanks

fregit, diditque discipulis to You, He blessed, + it broke

suis, dicens: Accipite, et it, and gave it to His

manducate ex hoc omnes: disciples, saying:

HOC EST ENIM CORPUS MEUM. TAKE AND EAT OF THIS, ALL

OF YOU, FOR THIS IS MY

BODY.

Simili modo postquam coenatum Similarly, when the supper was

est, accipiens et hunc ended, taking also this goodly

praeclarum Calicem in sanctas chalice into His holy and

ac venerabiles manus suas: item venerable hands, again giving

tibi gratias agens, benedixit, thanks to You, He blessed it,

deditque discipulis suis, and gave it to His disciples,

dicens: Accepite, et bibite ex saying:

eo omnes:

HIC EST ENIM CALIX TAKE AND DRINK OF THIS,

SANGUINIS MEI, NOVI ET ALL OF YOU, THIS IS THE

AETERNI TESTAMENTI: CHALICE OF MY BLOOD OF THE

MYSTERIUM FIDEI: QUI PRO NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT:

VOBIS ET PRO MULTIS THE MYSTERY OF FAITH:

EFFUNDETUR IN REMISSIONEM WHICH IS BEING SHED FOR

PECCATORUM. YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE

FORGIVENESS OF SINS.

Haec quotiescumque feceritis, As often as you shall do these

in mei memoriam facietis. actions, do this in memory of Me.

P. Unde et memores, Domine, P: Mindful, therefore, Lord,

nos servi tui, sed et plebs tua we, Your ministers, as also

sancta, ejusdem Christi Filii Your holy people, of the same

tui Domini nostri tam beatae Christ, Your Son, our Lord,

Passionis, nec non et ab remember His blessed passion,

inferis Resurrectionis, sed et and also of His Resurrection

in coelos gloriosae from the dead, and finally of

Ascensionis: offerimus His glorious Ascension into

praeclarae majertati tuae de heaven, offer to Your supreme

tuis donis ac datis hostiam Majesty, of the gifts bestowed

puram, hostiam sanctam, hostiam upon us, the pure + Victim, the

immaculatam, Panem sanctum holy + Victim, the all-perfect

vitae aeternae, et calicem + Victim: the holy + Bread of

salutis perpetuae. Supra quae life eternal and the Chalice +

propitio ac sereno vultu of perpetual salvation. Deign

respicere digneris; et accepta to regard with gracious and

habere, sicut i accepta habere kindly attention and hold

dignatus es munera pueri tui acceptable, as You deigned to

justi Abel, et sacrificium accept the offerings of Abel,

patriarchae nostri Abrahae, et Your just servant, and the

quod tibi obtulit summus sacrifice of Abraham our

sacerdos tuus Melchisedech, Patriarch, and that which Your

sanctum sacrificium, chief priest Melchisedech

immaculatam hostiam. offered to You, a holy

Sacrifice and a spotless

victim.

Supplices te rogamus, Most humbly we implore You,

omnipotens Deus, jube haec Almighty God, bid these

perferri per manus sancti offerings to be brought by the

Angeli tui in sublime altare hands of Your Holy Angel to

tuum, in conspectu dininae Your altar above, before the

majertatis tuae: ut quoquot ex face of Your Divine Majesty.

hac altaris participatione, And may those of us who by

sacrocanctum Filii tui Corpus, sharing in the Sacrifice of

et Sanguinem sumpserimus, omni this altar shall receive the

benedictione coelesti et gratia Most Sacred + Body and + Blood

repleamur. Per eumdem Christum of Your Son, be filled with

Dominum nostrum. Amen. every grace and heavenly

blessing, Through Christ our

Lord. Amen.

Memento etiam, Domine, Remember also, Lord, Your

famulorum famularumque tuarum servants and handmaids (name)

N. et N. qui nos praecesserunt and (name) who have gone before

cum signo fidei, et dormiunt in us with the sign of faith and

somno pacis. Ipsis, Domine, et rest in the sleep of peace. To

omnibus in Christo these, Lord, and to all who

quiescentibus, locum rest in Christ, we beg You to

refrigerii, lucis et pacis, ut grant of Your goodness a place

indulgeas , deprecamur. Per of comfort, light, and peace.

eumdem Christum Dominum Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

nostrum. Amen.

Nobis quoque peccatoribus To us sinners also, Your

famulis tuis, de multitudine servants, trusting in the

miserationum tuarum greatness of Your mercy, deign

sperantibus, partem aliquam, et to grant some part and

societatem donare digneris, cum fellowship with Your Holy

tuis sanctis Apostolis et Apostles and Martyrs with John

Martyribus: cum Joanne, Stephen, Matthias, Barnabas,

Stephano, Matthia, Barnaba, Ignatius, Alexander,

Ignatio, Alexandro, Marcellino, Marcellinus, Peter, Felicity,

Petro, Felicitate, Perpetua, Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy, Agnes,

Agatha, Lucia, Agnete, Cecilia, Anastasia, and all

Caecilia, Anastasis, et omnibus Your Saints. Into their

Sanctis tuis: intra quorum nos company we implore You to admit

consortium, non aestimator us, not weighing our merits,

meritim sed veniae, quaesumus, but freely granting us pardon.

largitor admitte.

Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Through Christ our Lord.

Per quem haec omnia Domine, Through Whom, Lord, You always

semper bona creas, sanctificas, create, sanctify, + fill with

vivificas, benedicis, et life, + bless + and bestow upon

praestas nobis. us all good things.

The Minor Elevation The Minor Elevation

P. Per ipsum, et cum ipso, et P: Through Him, + and with +

in ipso, est tibi Deo Patri Him, and in + Him, is to You,

omnipotenti, in unitat e God the Father + Almighty, in

Spiritus Sancti, omnis honor et the unity of the + Holy Spirit,

gloria, per omnia saecula all honor and glory, forever

saeculorum. and ever.

S. Amen. S: Amen.

The Communion Rite The Communion Rite

P. Oremus. Praeceptis P: Let us pray: Taught by our

salutaribus moniti, et divina Savior's command and formed by

institutione formati, audemus the word of God, we dare to

dicere: say:

P. Pater noster, qui es in P: Our Father, Who art in

coelis: sanctificetur nomen heaven, hallowed be Thy Name;

tuum: adveniat regnum tuum: Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be

fiat voluntas tua, sicut in done on earth as it is in

coelo, et in terra. Panem heaven, Give us this day our

nostrum quotibianum da nobis daily bread; and forgive us our

hodie, et dimitte nobis debita trespasses as we forgive those

nostra, sicut et nos dimittimus who trespass against us; and

debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos lead us not into temptation.

inducas in tentationem:

S Sed libera nos a malo. S: But deliver us from evil.

P. Amen. P: Amen.

P: Libera nos, quaesumus, P: Deliver us, we beg You,

Domine, ab omnibus malis, Lord, from every evil, past,

praeteritis, praesentibus, et present, and to come; and by

futuris: et intercedente beata the intercession of the blessed

et gloriosa semper Virgine Dei and glorious ever-Virgin,

Genitrice Maria, cum beatis Mother of God, Mary, and of the

Apostolis tuis Petro et Paulo, Blessed Apostles Peter and

atque Andrea, et omnibus Paul, of Andrew, and all

Sanctis, da propitius pacem in Saints. Grant of Your goodness,

diebus nostris: ut ope peace in our days, that aided

misericordiae tuae adjuti, et a by the riches of Your mercy, we

peccato simus semper liberi, et may be always free from sin and

ab omni perturbatione securi. safe from all disturbance.

Per eumdem Dominum nostrum Through the same Jesus Christ,

Jesum Christum Filium tuum. Your Son, our Lord, Who lives

Qui tecum vivit et regnat in and reigns with Thee, in the

unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus. unity of the Holy Spirit, God,

Per omnia saecula saeculorum. world without end.

S. Amen. S: Amen

P. Pax Domini sit semper P: May the peace + of the Lord

vobiscum. be + always with + you.

S. Et cum spiritu tuo. S: And with your spirit.

P: Haec commixtio et P: May this mingling and

consecratio Corporis et consecration of the Body and

Sanguinis Domini nostri Jesu Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ

Christi, fiat accipientibus help us who receive it to

nobis in vitam aeternam. Amen. eternal life. Amen.

(said inaudibly while a small

piece of the Host is placed in

the Chalice)

Agnus Dei Agnus Dei

Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata C: Lamb of God, Who take away

mundi, misere nobis. the sins of the world, have

mercy on us.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata Lamb of God, Who take away the

mundi, misere nobis. sins of the world, have mercy

on us.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata Lamb of God, Who take away the

mundi, dona nobis pacem. sins of the world, grant us

peace.

(sung during the Priest's

preparation for communion)

P. Domine Jesu Christe, qui P: O Lord Jesus Christ, Who has

dixisti Apostolis tuis: Pacem said to Your Apostles: Peace I

relinquo vobis, pacem meam do leave you, My peace I give you,

vobis: ne respicias peccata regard not my sins but the

mea, sed fidem Ecclesiae tuae: faith of Your Church, and be

eamque secundum voluntatem tuam pleased to give her peace and

pacificare et coadunare unity according to Your will.

digneris: qui vivis et regnas Who lives and reigns God, world

Deus, per omnia saecula without end. Amen.

saeculorum. Amen.

P: Domine Jesu Christe, Fili P: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of

Dei vivi, qui ex voluntate the living God, Who, by the

Patris, cooperante Spiritu will of the Father, with the

Sancto, per mortem tuam mundum cooperation of the Holy Spirit,

vivificasti: lebera me per hoc have by Your death given life

sacrosanctum Corpus et to the world, deliver me by

Sanguinem tuum ab omnibus this Your most sacred Body and

iniquitatibus meis, et Blood from all my sins and from

universis malis: et fac me tuis every evil. Make me always

semper inhaerere mandatis, et a cling to Your commandments, and

te numquam separari permittas. never permit me to be separated

Qui cum eodem Deo Parte et from You Who with the same God

Spiritu Sancto vivis et regnas the Father and the Holy Spirit,

Deus in saecula saeculorum. live and reign, God, forever

Amen. and ever. Amen.

P: Perceptio Corporis tui, P: Let not the partaking of

Domine Jesu Christe, quod ego Your Body, Lord Jesus Christ,

indinus sumere praesumo, non which I, though unworthy,

mihi proveniat in judicium et presume to receive, turn to my

condemnationen; sed pro tua judgment and condemnation; but

pietate prosit mihi ad through Your goodness, may it

tutamentum mentis et corporis, become a safeguard and an

et ad medelam percipiendam. effective remedy, with God the

Qui vivis et regnas cum Deo Father in the unity of the Holy

Patre in unitate Spiritus Spirit, God, forever and ever.

Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula Amen.

saeculorum. Amen.

Communion of the Priest Communion of the Priest

Panem coelestem accipiam, et I will take the Bread of

nomen Domini invocabo. heaven, and call upon the Name

of the Lord.

Domine, non sum dignus, et Lord, I am not worthy that You

intres sub tectum meum: sed should come under my roof. But

tantum dic verbo, et sanabitur say the word and my soul will

anima mea. be healed.

(3 times)

Corpus Domini nostri Jesu May the Body of our Lord Jesus

Christi custodiat animam meam Christ preserve my soul to life

in vitam aeternam. Amen. everlasting. Amen.

(He reverently consumes the

Host)

Quid retribuam Domino pro What return shall I make to the

omnibus quae retribuit mihi? Lord for all He has given me?

Calicem salutaris accipiam, et I will take the chalice of

nomen Domini invoacbo. Laudans salvation, and I will call upon

invocabo Dominum, et ab the Name of the Lord. Praising

inimicis meis salvus ero. will I call upon the Lord and I

shall be saved from my enemies.

Sanguis Domini nostri Jesu May the Blood of our Lord Jesus

Christi custiodiat animam meam Christ preserve my soul to life

in vitam aeternam. Amen. everlasting. Amen.

(He reverently drinks the

Precious Blood)

(Sometimes said while the

Priest takes communion)

S: Confiteor Deo omnipotenti, S: I confess to Almighty God,

beatae Mariae semper Virgini, to Blessed Mary ever Virgin, to

beato Michaeli Archangelo, Blessed Michael the Archangel,

beato Joanni Baptistae, sanctis to Blessed John the Baptist, to

Apostolis Petro et Paulo, the Holy Apostles Peter and

omnibus Sanctis, et tibi Pater: Paul, and all the Saints, and

quia peccavi nimis cogitatione to you, Father, that I have

verbo, et opere: mea culpa, mea sinned exceedingly in thought,

culpa, mea maxima culpa. Ideo word, deed: (here they strike

precor beatam Mariam semper their breast three times)

Virginem, beatum Michaelem through my fault, through my

Archangelum, beatum Joannem fault, through my most grievous

Baptistam, sanctos Apostolos fault, and I ask Blessed Mary

Petrum et Paulum, omnes ever Virgin, Blessed Michael

Sanctos, et te Pater, orare pro the Archangel, Blessed John the

me ad Dominum Deum Nostrum. Baptist, the Holy Apostles

Peter and Paul, all the Saints,

and you Father, to pray for me

to the Lord our God.

S. Misereatur tui omnipotens P: May Almighty God have mercy

Deus, et dimissis peccatis on you, forgive you your sins,

tuis, perducat te ad vitam and bring you to everlasting

aeternam. life.

P. Amen. S: Amen

P. Indulgentiam absolutionem, P: May the Almighty and

et remissionem peccatorum Merciful Lord grant us pardon,

nostrorum, tributat nobis + absolution, and remission of

omnipotens et misericors our sins.

Dominus.

S. Amen. S: Amen.

Communion of the Faithful Communion of the Faithful

Ecce Agnus Dei, ecce qui tollit Behold the Lamb of God, behold

peccata mundi. Him who takes away the sins of

the world.

Domine, non sum dignus, et (all) Lord, I am not worthy

intres sub tectum meum: sed that You should come under my

tantum dic verbo, et sanabitur roof. But say the word and my

anima mea. soul will be healed.

(3 times)

(The priest goes and

administers Holy Communion to

the faithful saying to each as

a Host is placed on their

tongue)

P: Corpus Domini nostri Jesu P: May the Body of our Lord

Christi custodiat animam tuam Jesus Christ preserve your soul

in vitam aeternam. Amen unto everlasting life. Amen.

The Ablutions The Ablutions

(The celebrant now cleanses the

chalice)

P: Quod ore sumpisimus, Domine, P: What has passed our lips as

pura mente capiamus, et de food, Lord, may we posses in

munere temporali fiat nobis purity of heart, that what is

remedium sempiternum. given to us in time, be our

healing for eternity.

(And his fingers)

P: Corpus tuum, Domine, quod P: May Your Body, Lord, which I

sumpsi, et Sanguis, quem have eaten, and Your Blood

potavi, adhaereat visceribus which I have drunk, cleave to

meis : et praest; ut in me non my very soul, and grant that no

ramaneat scelerum macula, quem trace of sin be found in me,

pura et sancta refecerunt whom these pure and holy

Sacramenta. Qui vivis et regnas mysteries have renewed: You,

in saecula saeculorum, Amen Who live and reign, world

without end. Amen.

C: (The communion Antiphon is

sung here)

(stand)

Postcommunion Postcommunion

P. Dominus vobiscum P: May the Lord be with you.

S. Et cum spiritu tuo. S: And with you spirit.

P. Oremus. P: Let us pray.

(Here he says the post-

communion prayer)

S: Amen. S: Amen

Final Prayer and Dismissal Final Prayer and Dismissal

P. Dominus vobiscum P: May the Lord be with you.

S. Et cum spiritu tuo. S: And with your spirit

P. Ite, Missa est. D: Go, you are sent forth.

S. Deo gratias. S: Thanks be to God.

(Or if the Gloria was omitted)

D: Let us bless the Lord.

S: Thanks be to God.

(Or in Masses for the dead)

D: May they rest in peace.

S: Amen.

(The celebrant prays in a low

voice)

P. Placeat tibi, sancta P: May the tribute of my

Trinitas, obsequium servitutis worship be pleasing to You,

meae: et praesta, ut most Holy Trinity, and grant

sacrificium quod oculis tuae that the sacrifice which I, all

majestatis indignus obtuli, unworthy, have offered in the

tibi sit acceptabile, mihique, presence of Your Majesty, may

et omnibus proquibus illud be acceptable to You, and

obtuli, sit te miserante through Your mercy obtain

propitiabile. Per Christum forgiveness for me and all for

Dominum nostrum. Amen. whom I have offered it. Through

Christ our Lord. Amen.

P: Benedicat vos omnipotens P: May Almighty God bless you,

Deus Pater, et Filius, et the Father, and the Son, + and

Spiritus Sanctus. the Holy Spirit.

S. Amen. S: Amen.

The Last Gospel The Last Gospel

P. Dominus vobiscum. P: The Lord be with you.

S. Et cum spiritu tuo. S: And with your spirit.

P. Initium sancti Evangelii P: + The beginning of the holy

secundum Joannem. Gospel according to St. John.

S. Gloria tibi, Domine. S: Glory be to You, O Lord.

P. P: (The Priest reads John 1.1-

14 -KJV Version here)

In principio erat Verbum et In the beginning was the Word,

Verbum erat apud Deum, et Deus and the Word was with God, and

erat Verbum. Hoc erat in the Word was God. The same was

principio apud Deum. Omnia per in the beginning with God. All

ipsum facta sunt, et sine ipso things were made by him; and

factum est nihil quod factum without him was not any thing

est; in ipso vita erat, et vita made that was made. In him was

erat lux hominum; et lux in life; and the life was the

tenebris lucet, et tenebrae eam light of men. And the light

non comprehenderunt. shineth in darkness; and the

darkness comprehended it not.

Fuit homo missus a Deo cui There was a man sent from God,

nomen erat Joannes. Hic cenit whose name was John. The same

in testimonium, et testimonium came for a witness, to bear

perhiberet de lumine, ut omnes witness of the Light, that all

crederent per illum. Non erat men through him might believe.

ille lux, sed ut testimonium He was not that Light, but was

perhiberet de lumine. sent to bear witness of that

Light.

Erat lux vera quae illuminat That was the true Light, which

omnem hominem venientem in hunc lighteth every man that cometh

mundum. In mundo erat, et into the world. He was in the

mundus per ipsum factus est et world, and the world was made

mundus eum non cognovit. In by him, and the world knew him

propria venit, et sui eum non not. He came unto his own, and

receperunt. Quotquot autem his own received him not. But

receperunt eum, dedit eis as many as received him, to

potestatem filios Dei fieri; them gave he power to become

his qui credunt in nomine eius, the sons of God, even to them

qui non ex sanquinibus, neque that believe on his name: Which

ex voluntate viri, sed ex deo were born, not of blood, nor of

nati sunt. ET VERBUM CARO the will of the flesh, nor of

FACTUM EST et habitabit in the will of man, but of God.

nobis; et vidimus gloriam eius AND THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH,

gloiram quasi Unigenti a Patre, and dwelt among us, (and we

plenum gratiae et veritatis. beheld his glory, the glory as

of the only begotten of the

Father,) full of grace and

truth

S. Deo gratias. S: Thanks be to God.