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The Roman Missal: Proper of Saints, September (English) 13

1[September 17. Stigmas of St Francis, Confessor.—Double.]
2Introit. But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. Ps. I cried to the Lord with my voice: with my voice I made supplication to the Lord. Glory, &c.
3Prayer. Domine Jesu Christe. O Lord Jesus Christ who, when the world was growing cold, didst renew the sacred marks of thy passion in the flesh of the most blessed Francis, to inflame our hearts with the fire of thy love; mercifully grant, that by his merits and prayers we may always carry the cross, and bring forth worthy fruits of penance. Who livest, &c.
4Epistle. Galatians vi. 14—18. Brethren, But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature: and whosoever shall follow this rule, peace on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. From henceforth let no man be troublesome to me; for I bear the marks of the Lord Jesus in my body. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
5Gradual. The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom, and his tongue shall speak judgment.—The law of his God is in his heart: and his steps shall not be supplanted. Alleluia, alleluia.—Francis poor and humble, enters rich into heaven: and is honoured with celestial hymns. Alleluia.
6Gospel. St Matthew xvi. 24—27. At that time, Jesus said to his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For he that will save his life, shall lose it: and he that shall lose his life for my sake,
7shall find it. For what doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels: and then will he render to every man according to his works.
8Offertory. My truth and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.
9Secret. Sanctify, O Lord, the gifts devoted to thee, and by the intercession of blessed Francis, purify us from all defilement of sins. Through our Lord, &c.
10Communion. A faithful and wise steward, whom the lord set over his family: to give them their measure of wheat in due season.
11Postcom. Deus qui mira. O God, who didst in various ways shew forth the wonderful mysteries of the cross in blessed Francis, thy confessor; grant us, we beseech thee, ever to follow the example of his devotion, and to be defended by assiduously meditating on the same cross. Through our Lord, &c.