The Roman Missal: Proper of Saints, November (English) 20

1[November 22. St Cecily, Virgin, Martyr.—Double.]

2[Mass.—Loquebar, page XLII. except—]

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

4[Lesson.—Ecclus li. 13-17. O Lord my God, p. XLVI.]

5Gradual. Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thine ear; for the King hath greatly desired thy beauty.—With thy comeliness and thy beauty, set out, proceed prosperously and reign. Alleluia, alleluia.—The five wise virgins took oil in their vessels with the lamps: and at midnight there was a cry made, Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye forth to meet Christ our Lord. Alleluia.

6Secret. We beseech thee, O Lord, that this sacrifice of expiation and praise may, by the intercession of blessed Cecily, thy virgin and martyr, ever render us worthy of thy mercy. Through our Lord, &c.

7Postcom. Satiasti. Thou hast fed thy family, O Lord, with holy gifts: we beseech thee ever to comfort us by her intercession, whose festival we celebrate. Through our Lord, &c.