The Roman Missal: Advent to the Sundays after Epiphany (English) 19

1[The Circumcision of our Lord, and Octave of the Nativity.]

2Introit. Isaias, ix. A Child is born to us, and a son is given to us: whose government is upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called the Angel of great counsel. Ps. Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: because he hath done wonderful things. V. Glory, &c.

3Prayer. Deus qui salutis. O God, who by the fruitful virginity of blessed Mary, hast bestowed on mankind the rewards of eternal salvation; grant, we beseech thee, that we may experience her intercession for us, by whom we have been found worthy to receive the author of life, our Lord Jesus, &c.

4Epistle. Titus, ii. 11—15. Dearly beloved, the grace of God our Saviour hath appeared to all men, instructing us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, and justly, and godly in this world, looking for the blessed hope and coming of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and might cleanse to himself a people acceptable, a pursuer of good works. These things speak and exhort: in Christ Jesus our Lord.

5Gradual. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God: sing joyfully to God all the earth. The Lord hath made known his salvation: he hath revealed his justice in the sight of the gentiles. Alleluia, alleluia. God who diversely spoke in times past to the fathers by the prophets; last of all in these days, hath spoken to us by his Son. Alleluia.

6Gospel. St Luke, ii. 21. At that time, after eight days were accomplished that the child should be circumcised; his name was called Jesus, which was called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb.

7[Credo.]

8Offertory. Thine are the heavens and thine is the earth: the world and the fulness thereof thou hast founded; justice and judgment are the preparation of thy throne.

9Secret. Receive, O Lord, we beseech thee, our offerings and prayers: and both cleanse us by heavenly mysteries, and mercifully hear us. Through our Lord, &c.

10Communion. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

11Postcom. Hæc nos. May this communion, O Lord, purify us from crime: and, the blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, interceding for us, make us partakers of a heavenly remedy. Through the same Lord, &c.