The Roman Missal: Common of Saints, Confessors to the Dedication of a Church (English) 11

1[For one Martyr, not a Virgin.]

2Introit. Ps. cxviii. The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: I have understood thy testimonies, O Lord: I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceedingly broad. Ps. Blessed are the undefiled in the way: who walk in the law of the Lord. Glory, &c.

3Prayer. Deus qui inter cetera. O God, who among other miracles of thy power, hast granted even to the weaker sex the victory of martyrdom, grant, we beseech thee, that we who celebrate the festival of thy blessed martyr N. may walk to thee by her example. Through our Lord, &c.

4Lesson. I will give glory to thee, O Lord my king, as at p. XLII.

5Gradual. Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity. Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness. Alleluia, alleluia. After her shall virgins be brought to the King: her neighbours shall be brought to thee with gladness. Alleluia.

6[After Septuagesima, instead of the Alleluia and Verse, the following is said:]

7Tract. Come, O spouse of Christ, receive the crown, which the Lord hath prepared for thee for ever: for the love of whom thou didst shed thy blood.—Thou hast loved justice, and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. With thy comeliness, and thy beauty, set out, proceed prosperously, and reign.

8[In Paschal Time the Gradual is omitted, and the following said:]

9Alleluia, alleluia. With thy comeliness, and thy beauty, set out, proceed prosperously, and reign. Alleluia. Because of truth, and meekness, and justice: and thy right hand shall conduct thee wonderfully. Alleluia.

10Gospel. The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure, as p. LIII.

11Offertory. Grace is poured abroad in thy lips: therefore hath God blessed thee for ever, and for ages of ages. Allel.

12Secret. Receive, O Lord, the offerings we bring on the solemn festival of thy blessed martyr N., by whose intercession we hope for deliverance. Through our Lord, &c.

13Communion. Princes have persecuted me without cause; and my heart hath been in awe of thy words: I will rejoice at thy words, as one that hath found great spoil.

14Postcom. Auxilientur. May we be helped, O Lord, by the mysteries we have received; and thy blessed martyr N. interceding for us, may they make us rejoice in everlasting protection. Through our Lord, &c.