The Roman Missal: Proper of Saints, November 29 to January 31 (English) 8

1[December 7. St Ambrose, B. C. D.—Double.]

2[Introit, Prayer,* and Epistle, as in the Mass In medio ecclesiæ, Common of Doctors, page xxxii.]

3[* After the Prayer, a commemoration of the Feria.]

4Gradual. Behold a great priest, who in his days pleased God.—There was not any found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Alleluia, alleluia.—Thou art a priest for ever according to the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia.

5[Gospel. You are the salt of the earth, as in the Common of Doctors, page xxxiv.]

6Offertory. My truth and my mercy shall be with him; and in my name shall his horn be exalted.

7Secret. O Almighty and everlasting God, grant that by the intercession of blessed Ambrose, thy bishop and confessor, the offerings made to thy majesty may procure for us eternal salvation. Through, &c.

8Communion. Once have I sworn by my holiness, his seed shall endure for ever: and his throne as the sun before me, and as the moon perfect for ever; and a faithful witness in heaven.

9Postcom. Sacramenta. Receiving the sacraments of our salvation, grant, we beseech thee, O Almighty God, that the prayer of blessed Ambrose, thy confessor and bishop, may everywhere assist us; in whose honour we have made these offerings to thy majesty. Through our Lord, &c.