The Roman Missal: Proper of Saints, November 29 to January 31 (English) 32

1[January 28. Second Commemoration of St Agnes, V. M.]

2Introit. Ps. xliv. All the rich among the people shall entreat thy countenance: after her shall virgins be brought to the King: her neighbours shall be brought to thee in gladness and rejoicing. Ps. My heart hath uttered a good word: I speak my works to the King. Glory, &c.

3Prayer. Deus qui nos annua. O God, who givest us joy by the annual solemnity of blessed Agnes, thy virgin and martyr, grant, we beseech thee, that we may follow the example of her pious life, whom we venerate by this office. Through our Lord, &c.

4[Epistle.—He that glorieth, &c. as in the Mass Dilexisti, for a Virgin only, page xlviii.]

5[Gradual or Tract as in the same Mass.]

6[Gospel.—The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure, &c. as in the Mass Me expectaverunt, for a Virgin and Martyr, page xlvii.]

7[Offertory from the same Mass.]

8Secret. We beseech thee, O Lord, that a copious benediction may descend upon this sacrifice, which may mercifully effect our sanctification, and give us joy in the festivals of thy martyrs. Through our Lord, &c.

9Communion. The kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls; who, when he had found one pearl of great price, gave all that he had, and bought it.

10Postcom. Sumpsimus. We have received, O Lord, the votive mysteries of this annual celebration; grant, we beseech thee, that they may confer upon us remedies for our life in time and in eternity. Through our Lord, &c.