My LORD’s BibleThe Roman Missal: Advent to the Sundays after Epiphany (English) 25
1[Third Sunday after Epiphany.]
4Of the B. V. Mary. 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 Christ, &c.
5For the Church. Ecclesiæ tuæ. Mercifully admit, O Lord, we beseech thee, the prayers of thy Church: that all adversities and errors being destroyed, she may serve thee in secure liberty. Through, &c.
6Or, for the Pope. Deus omnium. O God, the pastor and ruler of all the faithful, mercifully regard thy servant N. whom thou hast been pleased should preside as pastor of thy Church: grant him, we beseech thee, to benefit, by word and example, those over whom he presides; that he may arrive, together with the flock intrusted to him, at eternal life. Through our Lord, &c.
7Epistle. Romans, xii. 16—21. Brethren, be not wise in your own conceits. To no man rendering evil for evil: providing good things not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men. If it be possible, as much as is in you, having peace with all men. Revenge not yourselves, my dearly beloved; but give place unto wrath, for it is written, Revenge is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. But if thy enemy be hungry, give him to eat; if he thirst, give him to drink, for doing this, thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head. Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good.
9Gospel. St Matthew, viii. 1—13. At that time, when Jesus was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him; and behold a leper came and adored him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt thou canst make me clean. And Jesus stretching forth his hand, touched him, saying, I will, be thou made clean: and forthwith his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith to him, See thou tell no man: but go, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift which Moses commanded for a testimony unto them. And when he had entered into Capharnaum, there came to him a centurion beseeching him, and saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, and is grievously tormented. And Jesus saith to him, I will come and heal him. And the centurion making answer, said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof; but only say the word, and my servant shall be healed. For I also am a man subject to authority, having under me soldiers: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth: and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doth it. And Jesus hearing this, marvelled; and said to them that followed him, Amen I say to you, I have not found so great faith in Israel. And I say to you that many shall come from the east and the west, and shall sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven; but the children of the kingdom shall be cast into the exterior darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said to the centurion, Go, and as thou hast believed, so be it done to thee; and the servant was healed at the same hour.
10[Credo.]
11Offertory. The right hand of the Lord hath wrought strength, the right hand of the Lord hath exalted me: I shall not die, but live, and shall declare the works of the Lord.
12Secret. May this victim, O Lord, we beseech thee, cleanse away our sins, and sanctify the bodies and minds of thy servants to celebrate this sacrifice. Through our Lord, &c.
13Of the B. V. Mary. 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.
14For the Church. Protect us, O Lord, assisting at thy mysteries: that fixed upon divine things, we may serve thee both in body and mind. Through our Lord, &c.
15Or, for the Pope. Be thou appeased, O Lord, we beseech thee, by the gifts we offer: and govern by continual protection thy servant N. whom thou hast been pleased should preside as pastor over thy Church. Through, &c.
16Communion. They all wondered at these things, which proceeded from the mouth of God.
17Postcom. Quos tantis. We beseech thee, O Lord, vouchsafe to make us properly affected by those great mysteries which thou grantest us to receive. Through our Lord, &c.
18Of the B. V. Mary. Hæc nos. May this communion, O Lord, purify us from sin: and by the intercession of the B. V. Mary, Mother of God, make us partakers of a heavenly remedy.
19For the Church. Quæsumus Domine. We beseech thee, O Lord our God, that thou wouldst not permit us to be subject to human dangers to whom thou givest to rejoice in the participation of mysteries divine. Through, &c.
20Or, for the Pope. Hæc nos quæsumus. May this partaking of a divine sacrament protect us, we beseech thee, O Lord: and ever save and defend thy servant N. whom thou hast been pleased should preside as pastor over thy Church, together with the flock committed to him. Through our Lord, &c.