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ed Elizabeth, grant that we may despise the pleasing things of this world, and ever be refreshed with the comforts of heaven. Through. Commem. of St. PONTIANUS, m. by the Collect, &c. of Mass I. page 497.

XX. St. EDMUND, King and m.
All as in Mass III. page 501, except

COLL. O God, of unspeakable mercy, who by the death of blessed King Edmund hast made him victorious over his enemies: grant, we beseech thee, that we thy family may, through his intercession, be enabled to overcome the old enemy, by suppressing within us every incitement to evil. Through.

SECRET. Mercifully look down, O Lord, on this sacrifice of our redemption, and favourably receive it in behalf of this thy family. Through. P. COMM. Sint. May the offer of our service be acceptable to thee, O almighty God: that the holy things we have received may, by the intercession of blessed Edmund, the king and martyr, obtain for us the rewards of eternal life. Through,

XXI. PRESENTATION of the B. V. MARY All as in the Votive Mass, page 548, except

COLL. O God who wast pleased that blessed Mary, ever a virgin, become an abode for the Holy Ghost, should this day be presented to thee in the temple: grant, by her intercession, that we may be presented before thy divine Majesty in the temple of God. Through.

XXII. St. CECILY, v. m.

All as in Mass XVI. page 530, cxcept

COLL. O God, who grantest us the yearly

comfort of celebrating the feast of blessed Cecily, thy virgin and martyr, grant, that as we honour her in glory, we may follow her example in the practice of a virtuous life. Through.

LESSON. Ecclus. li. as in page 533.

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

SECRET. May this sacrifice of propitiation and praise, we beseech thee, O Lord, by the intercession of blessed Cecily, thy virgin and martyr, ever make us worthy of thy mercy. Through.

P. COMM. Thou hast fed, O Lord, thy family with these sacred oblations: ever therefore comfort us with her intercession, whose feast we celebrate. Through.

XXIII. St. CLEMENT, p. m.

Introit. Is. lix.

THE Lord saith: My words, which I have put in thy mouth, shall not depart out of thy mouth; and thy offerings shall be pleasing on my altar. Ps. cxi. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord: in his commandments he taketh great delight, V. Glory.

COLL. Deus, qui, as in page 500.

COLL. Of St. FELICITAS. Grant, we beseech thee, O almighty God, that by celebrating the feast of blessed Felicitas, thy martyr, we may be protected by her merits and prayers. Through. EPISTLE. Phil. iii. as in page 491.

GRAD. Ps. cix. The Lord hath sworn, and

he will not repent: Thou art a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchisedech. V. The Lord said to my Lord: Sit thou at my right hand. Alleluia, Alleluia. V. This is the priest whom the Lord hath crowned. Alleluia.

Gospel, Matt. xxiv. Offert, and Comm, as in page 521. SECRET. Sanctify, O Lord, the offerings we bring to thee, and by the intercession of blessed Clement, thy martyr and bishop, cleanse us from the stains of our sins. Through.

SECRET. Of St. FELICITAS. Mercifully look down, O Lord, on the vows of thy people, and grant we may enjoy her patronage, whose festival we celebrate. Through.

P. COMM. Being nourished by the participation of thy sacred body and precious blood, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that what we perform with pious devotion, may, by the intercession of blessed Clement, thy martyr and bishop, be to us a certain means of salvation. Through.

P. COMM. Of St. FELICITAS. We humbly beseech thee, O almighty God, that by the intercession of thy saints, thou wouldst increase in us thy gifts, and regulate our lives. Through.

XXIV. ST. JOHN of the CROSS, c.
All as in Mass XIII. page 524, except

COLL. O God, who didst inspire blessed John, thy confessor, with an ardent love of selfdenial and of the cross: grant, we may so follow his example, as to obtain eternal glory. Through. COLL. of St. CHRYSOGONUS. Give ear, O God, to our prayers, that we, who in all humility acknowledge the guilt of our offences, may, by the prayers of blessed Chrysogonus, thy martyr, be delivered from the burden of our sins. Through.

SECRET. Of the same. Be appeased, O Lord,

we beseech thee, by the offerings we have made: and defend us from all dangers by the intercession of blessed Chrysogonus thy martyr. Through.

P. COMM. Of the same. Grant, O Lord, that by the participation of thy sacrament, we may be cleansed from our secret sins, and freed from the snares of our enemies. Through.

XXV. St. CATHARINE, v. m.

All as in Mass XVI. page 530, except

COLL. O God, who gavest the law to Moses on Mount Sinai, and didst wonderfully translate the body of blessed Catharine, thy virgin and martyr, thither by the ministry of holy angels: mercifully grant, by her merits and prayers, that we may safely come to the mount which is Christ. Who liveth.

XXVI. St. FELIX of VALOIS, c.

All as in Mass XIV. page 526, except

COLL. Deus qui. O God, who by thy heavenly inspiration didst call blessed Felix, thy confessor, out of the desert to exercise his charity in the redemption of captives: grant, that having obtained thy grace by his intercession, we may be freed from the captivity of sin, and brought safe to our heavenly country. Through.

Collect of St. PETER, Infirmitatem, with its Secret and P. Comm. as in Mass I. page 497.

XXVII. St. GREGORY THAUMATURGUS, bp. c.

All as in Mass X. page 517, except

GOSPEL. Mark xi. 22. At that time: Jesus answering, said to his disciples: Have the faith of God--Amen I say to you, that whosoever shall

say to this mountain: Be thou removed, and be cast into the sea, and shall not stagger in his heart, but believe that whatsoever he saith shall be done, it shall be done unto him. Therefore I say to you, all things whatsoever you ask when ye pray, believe that you shall receive; and they shall come unto you.

Occasional Collects, Secrets, and P. Comms. To be said after the proper ones on days that are not doubles, at the choice of the Priest or Persons hearing Mass.

FOR DESIRING THE PRAYERS OF THE SAINTS.

COLL. Concede. Grant, we beseech thee, O almighty God, that the intercession of holy Mary, the mother of God, and that of all the holy apostles, martyrs, confessors, virgins, and of all the elect, may every where bring joy to us: that while we celebrate their virtues, we may experience their patronage. Through.

SECRET. Be appeased, O Lord, with the offerings we have made; and by the intercession of blessed Mary, ever a virgin, and of all thy saints, defend us from all dangers. Through.

P. COMM. Sumpsimus. We have received, O Lord, thy heavenly mysteries, celebrating the memory of blessed Mary, ever a virgin, and of all thy saints; grant, we beseech thee, that what we perform here in time, we may receive the joyful effects of in eternity. Through.

FOR ALL STATES OF THE CHURCH.

COLL. Omnipotens. O almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the church is sanctified and governed; hear our humble prayers for all degrees thereof, that, by the assistance of thy grace they may faithfully serve thee. Through.

SECRET. Grant thy servants, O Lord, the

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