The Roman Missal: Proper of Saints, July (English) 28

1[July 31. St Ignatius of Loyola, Confessor.—Double.]

2Introit. Phil. ii. In the name of Jesus let every knee bow, of things in heaven, on earth and under the earth: and let every tongue confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father. Ps. All they that love thy name shall glory in thee: for thou wilt bless the just. Glory, &c.

3Prayer. Deus, qui ad majorem. O God, who didst strengthen thy Church militant with new support through blessed Ignatius, for the propagation of the greater glory of thy name; grant that fighting with his help, and imitating him on earth, we may deserve to be crowned with him in heaven. Who livest and reignest, &c.

4Epistle. 2 Timothy 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 also may 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 at Lystra; what persecutions I endured, and out of them all the Lord delivered me. And all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

5Gradual. The just shall flourish like the palm-tree; he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus in the house of the Lord.—To show forth thy mercy in the morning, and thy truth in the night. Alleluia, alleluia.—Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been proved, he shall receive the crown of life. Alleluia.

6[Gospel.—The Lord appointed other seventy-two, as on the Feast of St Mark, April 25, page 569.]

7Offertory. My truth and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.

8Secret. O Lord God, may the kind intercession of Saint Ignatius accompany our oblation; that the most holy mysteries in which thou hast placed the fountain of all holiness, may also sanctify us in truth. Through our Lord, &c.

9Communion. I am come to send fire upon the earth, and what will I but that it be kindled?

10Postcom. Laudis hostia. May the sacrifice of praise, O Lord, which we have offered with thanksgiving for the glory conferred on Saint Ignatius, conduct us by his intercession to the perpetual praise of thy Majesty. Through our Lord, &c.