My LORD’s BibleThe Roman Missal: Common of Saints, Apostles to Many Martyrs (English) 5
1[Another Mass of the same.]
3Prayer. Præsta quæsumus. Grant, we beseech thee, O Almighty God, that by the intercession of blessed N. thy martyr, we may both be delivered from all adversities in body, and be purified from all evil thoughts in mind. Through our Lord, &c.
4Epistle. 2 Tim. ii. 8—10; iii. 10—12. Dearly beloved, be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ is risen again from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel. Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evil doer: but the word of God is not bound. Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory. But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, love, patience, persecutions, afflictions, such as came upon me at Antioch, at Iconium and Lystra; what persecutions I endured, and out of them all the Lord delivered me. And all that will live godly in Jesus Christ, shall suffer persecution.
5Gradual. When the just man shall fall, he shall not be bruised: for the Lord putteth his hand under him. He sheweth mercy and lendeth all the day long; and his seed shall be in blessing. Alleluia, alleluia. He that followeth me, walketh not in darkness, but shall have the light of life eternal. Alleluia.
6[After Septuagesima, the Alleluia and Verse are omitted, and the following is said:]
7Tract. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, he delighteth exceedingly in his commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the righteous shall be blessed. Glory and wealth shall be in his house, and his justice remaineth for ever and ever.
8Gospel. St Matthew x. 26—32. At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, Nothing is covered that shall not be revealed; nor hid that shall not be known. That which I tell you in the dark, speak ye in the light; and that which you hear in the ear, preach ye upon the house-tops. And fear ye not them that kill the body, and are not able to kill the soul; but rather fear him that can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing, and not one of them shall fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: better are you than many sparrows. Every one therefore that shall confess me before men, I will also confess him before my Father who is in heaven.
9Offertory. O Lord, thou hast set on his head a crown of precious stones: he asked life of thee, and thou hast given it to him. Alleluia.
10Secret. May our devotion be accepted in thy sight, O Lord, and be made salutary to us by his supplications, in whose solemn commemoration it is offered. Through our Lord, &c.
12Postcom. Refecti. We beseech thee, O Lord our God, being refreshed by the participation of these sacred gifts, that, by the intercession of blessed N. thy martyr, we may experience the effect of what we have celebrated. Through our Lord, &c.