My LORD’s BibleThe Roman Missal: Proper of Saints, November 29 to January 31 (English) 25
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. Omnipotens. O Almighty and everlasting God, who dost choose the weak things of the world, that thou mayest confound whatever is strong; mercifully grant, that we who celebrate the solemnity of blessed Agnes, thy virgin and martyr, may experience her patronage with thee. Through our Lord, &c.
4[Lesson.—I will give glory, as in the Mass Loquebar, of a Virgin and Martyr, page xlii.]
5Gradual. Grace is poured abroad in thy lips: therefore hath God blessed thee for ever.—Because of truth, and meekness, and justice: and thy right hand shall conduct thee wonderfully. Alleluia, alleluia.—The five wise virgins took oil in their vessels with the lamps; but at midnight there was a cry made, Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye forth to meet Christ our Lord. Alleluia.
6[If it be 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.
10Secret. Mercifully receive, O Lord, the sacrifice which we offer to thee; and by the intercession of blessed Agnes, thy virgin and martyr, loose the bonds of our sins. Through our Lord, &c.
11Communion. The five wise virgins took oil in their vessels with the lamps: but at midnight there was a cry made, Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye forth to meet Christ our Lord.
12Postcom. Refecti cibo. Refreshed with heavenly meat and drink, we humbly beseech thee, our God, that we may be defended by her prayers, in whose commemoration we have received these blessings. Through our Lord, &c.