The Order of Marriage

   The priest, in the presence of the witnesses, begins by putting the following question first
to the bridegroom, who stands at the right side of the bride, and then to the woman,
addressing each by name.
   Damian, vis accipere Joyce, hic    Damian, wilt thou take Joyce,
praesentem in tuam legitimam here present, for thy lawful wife,
uxorem iuxta ritum sanctae matris according to the rite of our holy
Ecclesia? Mother the Church?
R. Volo. R.: I will.

   Then the priest asks the bride:

   Joyce, vis accipere Damian hic    Joyce, wilt thou take Damian,
praesentem in tuum legitimum here present, for thy lawful
maritum iuxta ritum sanctae matris husband, according to the rite of
Ecclesiae? our holy Mother the Church?
R. Volo. R.: I will.

   Having obtained their mutual consent, the priest bids the man and the woman join their
right hands. Then they pledge themselves each to the other as follows, repeating the words
after the priest.
   The man says:
   I, Damian, take thee, Joyce, for my lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day
forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until
death do us part; and thereto I plight thee my troth.
   Then the woman says:
   I, Joyce, take thee, Damian, for my lawful husband, to have and to hold, from this
day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health,
until death do us part; and thereto I plight thee my troth.

   The priest then says:

   Ego conjugo vos in    I join you together in marriage,
matrimonium, in nomine Patris, † in the Name of the Father, † and
et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.
R. Amen. R. Amen.

   He sprinkles them with holy water. This done, he blesses the ring, saying:
V. Adjutorium nostrum in nomine V. Our help is in the Name of the
Domini. Lord.
R. Qui fecit caelum et terram. R. Who made heaven and earth.
V. Domine, exaudi orationem
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
meam.
R. Et clamor meus ad te veniat. R. And let my cry come unto Thee.

V. Dominus vobiscum. V. The Lord be with you.

R. Et cum spiritu tuo. R. And with Thy spirit.

   Oremus. -- Bene † dic, Domine,
   Let us pray -- Bless, † O Lord,
anulum hunc, quem nos in tuo
this ring, which we bless † in Thy
nomine bene † dicimus: ut, quae
name, that she who shall wear it,
eum gstavrit, fidelitatem integram
keeping true faith unto her spouse,
suo sponso tenens, in pace et
may abide in Thy peace and in
voluntate tua permaneat atque in
obedience to Thy will, and ever
mutua caritate semper vivat. Per
live in mutual love. Through
Christum Dominum nostrum. R.
Christ our Lord. R. Amen.
Amen.

   Then the priest sprinkles the ring with holy water in the form of a cross; and the
bridegroom, having received the ring from the hand of the priest, places it on the third
finger of the left hand of the bride, saying:
   With this ring I thee wed; this gold and silver I thee give; with my body I thee worship;
and with all my worldly goods I thee endow.
   The bridegroom places the ring on the thumb of the bride’s left hand, saying:
In the name of the Father
Then on the first finger, saying,
And of the Son;
Then on the second, saying,
And of the Holy Ghost;

And then on the third, saying, Amen; and there leaves the ring.

Then the priest sprinkles the groom’s ring with holy water in the form of a cross, and the bride, having
received the ring from the hand of the priest, places it on the third finger of the left hand of the bridegroom,
saying:

With this ring I thee wed; with my body I thee worship; and with all my worldly goods I thee
 endow.

The bride places the ring on the thumb of the bridegroom’s left hand, saying:
In the name of the Father;

Then on the first finger, saying;

And of the Son;

Then on the second, saying;

And of the Holy Ghost;

And then on the third, saying, Amen; and there leaves the ring.

   This done, the priest adds:

V. Confirma hoc, Deus, quod V. Confirm, O God, that which
operatus es in nobis. Thou hast wrought in us.
R. A templo sancto tuo quod est in R. From Thy holy temple, which is
Jerusalem. in Jerusalem.
V. Kyrie eleison. V. Lord, have mercy.

R. Christe eleison. R. Christ, have mercy.

V. Kyrie eleison. V. Lord, have mercy.

   Pater noster (secreto)    Our Father (inaudibly)

V. Et ne nos inducas in V. And lead us not into
tentationem. temptation.
R. Sed libera nos a malo. R. But deliver us from evil.

V. Salvos fac servos tuos. V. Save Thy servants.

R. Deus meus, sperantes in te. R. Who hope in Thee, O my God.

V. Mitte eis, Domine, auxilium de V. Send them help, O Lord, from
sancto. Thy holy place.
R. Et de Sion tuere eos. R. And defend them out of Sion.
V. Esto eis, Domine, turris V. Be unto them, Lord, a tower of
fortitudinis. strength.
R. A facie inimici. R. From the face of the enemy.
V. Domine exaudi orationem
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
meam.
R. Et clamor meus ad te veniat. R. And let my cry come unto Thee.

V. Dominus vobiscum. V. The Lord be with you.

R. Et cum spiritu tuo. R. And with thy spirit.
   Let us pray.--Look down with
   Oremus. -- Respice, quaesumus, favor, O Lord, we beseech Thee,
Domine, super hos famulos tuos: upon these Thy servants, and
et institutionis tuis, quibus graciously protect this, Thine
propagationem humani generis ordinance, whereby Thou hast
ordinasti, benignus assiste; ut qui provided for the propagation of
te auctore iunguntur, te auxiliante mankind; that they who are joined
serventur. Per Christum Dominum together by Thy authority may be
nostrum. R. Amen. preserved by Thy help; through
Christ our Lord. R. Amen.

   Then, if the Nuptial Blessing is to be given, the Mass for the Bridegroom and Bride
follows.

THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS

THE "VIDI AQUAM"

In High Masses

While the priest sprinkles holy water before solemn Mass on Sundays, the following anthem is
sung:
   Vidi aquam egredientem de    I saw water flowing from the
templo a latare dextro, alleluia: right side of the temple, alleluia;
et omnes ad quos pervenit aqua and all they to whom that water
ista salvi facti sunt et dicent: came were saved; and they shall
alleluia, alleluia. say: alleluia, alleluia.
Ps. Confitemini Domino, Ps. Praise the Lord, because He
quoniam bonus: quoniam in is good; because His mercy
saeculum misericordia eius. endureth forever.
V.: Glory be to the Father, and to
V.: Gloria Patri, et Filio, et
the Son, and to the Holy Ghost . .
Spiritui Sancto . . .
.
V. Ostende nobis . . . as above, V. Show us . . . as above, with
with alleluia. alleluia.

I. MASS OF THE CATECHUMENS

   [The priest prepares for the great Sacrifice by prayers,
sacred songs and readings from Holy Scripture.]

A. PREPARATORY PRAYERS AT THE FOOT OF THE ALTAR

 [Prayers of humility, love, desire, contrition, and confidence.]

THE SIGN OF THE CROSS

   [During Mass, the priest makes 52 times the Sign of the Cross, the summary and emblem of
the bloody Sacrifice of the Cross, which the Mass represents and renews.]

The priest, bowing down at the foot of the altar, makes the
Sign of the Cross, from his forehead to his breast, and says:
   In nomine Patris, et Filii, † et    In the Name of the Father,
Spiritus Sancti. Amen. and of the Son, † and of the
Holy Ghost. Amen.
Then joining his hands before his breast, he begins the Anthem:
Sacerdos. Introibo ad altare Priest. I will go in unto the
Dei. altar of God.
Minister. Ad Deum qui Server. To God who giveth joy
laetificat iuventutem meam. to my youth.
 
THE PSALM 42 -- IUDICA ME
   [The priest alternates with the server in reciting this psalm to express his desire, joy and
confidence in going to the altar of the Sacrifice.]

S. Iudica me, Deus, et discerne P. Judge me, O God, and

causam meam de gente non distinguish my cause from the
sancta: ab homine iniquo, et nation which is not holy:
doloso erue me. deliver me from the unjust and
deceitful man.
M. Quia tu es Deus fortitudo S. For Thou, O God, art my
mea: quare me repulisti, et strength: why hast Thou cast
quare tristis incedo, dum me off? and why go I sorrowful
affligit me inimicus? whilst the enemy afflicteth me?
S. Emitte lucem tuam, et P. Send forth Thy light and
veritatem tuam: ipsa me Thy truth: they have conducted
deduxerunt, et adduxerunt in me and brought me unto Thy
montem sanctum tuum et in holy mount, and into Thy
tabernacula tua. tabernacles.
M. Et introibo ad altare Dei: S. And I will go into the altar of
ad Deum qui laetificat God: to God who giveth joy to
iuventutem meam. my youth.
S. Confitebor tibi in cithara, P. To Thee, O God, my God, I
Deus, Deus meus: quare tristis will give praise upon the harp;
es anima mea, et quare why art thou sad, O my soul,
conturbas me? and why dost thou disquiet me?
M. Spera in Deo, quoniam S. Hope in God, for I will still
adhuc confitebor illi: salutare give praise to Him: the
vultus mei, et Deus meus. salvation of my countenance
 and my God.
S. Gloria Patri, et Filio et P. Glory be to the Father, and
Spiritui Sancto. to the Son, and to the Holy
Ghost.
M. Sicut erat in principio, et S. As it was in the beginning, is
nunc, et semper: et in saecula now, and ever shall be, world
saeculorum. Amen. without end. Amen.
The priest repeats the Anthem:
S. Introibo ad altare Dei. P. I will go in unto the altar of
God.
M. Ad Deum qui laetificat S. To God who giveth joy to
iuventutem meam. my youth.
The priest, signing himself with the Sign of the Cross, says:
S. Adiutorum nostrum † in P. Our help † is in the Name of
nomine Domini. the Lord.
M. Qui fecit coelum et terram. S. Who made heaven and earth.
 
THE PUBLIC CONFESSION
   [It is an acknowledgement of his guilt before God and that of all others assisting at the divine
Sacrifice.]

Then, joining his hands, and humby bowing down, he says the Confiteor:
S. Confiteor Deo . . . P. I confess to almighty God, . .
.
M. Misereatur tui omnipotens S. May almighty God be
Deus, et dimissis peccatis tuis, merciful to thee, and forgiving
perducat te ad vitam aeternam. thy sins, bring thee to
everlasting life.
The priest answers: Amen.

The server says the Confiteor.

    Confiteor Deo omnipotenti,    I confess to almighty God, to
beatae Mariae semper Virgini, the blessed Mary ever Virgin,
beato Michaeli Archangelo, blessed Michael the Archangel,
beato Ioanni Baptistae, sanctis blessed John the Baptist, the
Apostolis Petro et Paulo, holy Apostles Peter and Paul,
omnibus Sanctis, et tibi Pater: to all the Saints, and to you,
quia peccavi nimis cogitatione, Father, that I have sinned
verbo, et opere: exceedingly in thought, word,
and deed,
Here he strikes his breast thrice.
    mea culpa, mea culpa, mea    through my fault, through my
maxima culpa. Ideo precor fault, through my most
beatam Mariam semper grievous fault. Therefore I
Virginem, beatum Michaelum beseech the blessed Mary, ever
Archangelum, beatum Ioannem Virgin, blessed Michael the
 Baptistam, sanctos Apostolos Archangel, blessed John the
Petrum et Paulum, omnes Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter
Sanctos, et te Pater, orare pro and Paul, all the Saints, and
me ad Dominum Deum you, Father, to pray to the Lord
nostrum. our God for me.
Then the priest, with his hands joined, says:
S. Indulgentiam, † P. May the † almighty and
absolutionem, et remissionem merciful Lord grant us pardon,
peccatorum nostrorum, tribuat absolution, and remission of
nobis omnipotens et misericors our sins.
Dominus.
M. Amen. S. Amen.
Bowing down, he proceeds:
S. Deus, tu conversus P. O God, Thou wilt turn again
vivificabis nos. and quicken us.
M. Et plebs tua laetabitur in te. S. And thy people shall rejoice
in Thee.
S. Ostende nobis Domine, P. Show us, O Lord, Thy
misericordiam tuam. mercy.
M. Et salutare tuum da nobis. S. And grant us Thy salvation.
S. Domine, exaudi orationem P. O Lord, hear my prayer.
meam.
M. Et clamor meus ad te S. And let my cry come before
veniat. Thee.
S. Dominus vobiscum. P. The Lord be with you.
M. Et cum spiritu tuo. S. And with thy spirit.
S. Oremus. P. Let us pray.
 
THE PRIEST ASCENDS THE ALTAR
   [With a prayer for pardon on his lips the priest ascends the altar, which he kisses. He kisses
the altar 9 times during the Mass, begging for the intercession of the Saints whose relics repose
in the altar stone.]

First extending, then joining his hands, the priest says audibly Oremus;
then ascending to the altar, he says secretly:
   Aufer a nobis, quaesumus,    Take away from us our
Domine, iniquitates nostras: ut iniquities, we beseech Thee, O
ad Sancta sanctorum puris Lord, that we may be worthy to
mereamur mentibus introire. enter with pure minds into the
Per Christum Dominum Holy of Holies, through Christ
nostrum. Amen. our Lord. Amen.
His hands joined, and bowing down over the altar, the priest says:
   Oramus te, Domine, per    We beseech Thee, O Lord, by
merita Sanctorum tuorum, the merits of Thy Saints,
He kisses the sacred stone.
   quorum reliquiae hic sunt, et    whose relics are here, and of
 omnium Sanctorum: ut all the Saints, that Thou
indulgere digneris omnia wouldst vouchsafe to forgive
peccata mea. Amen. me all my sins. Amen.

   [In Solemn Masses the altar is here incensed. Whilst blessing the incense the priest says:]
   Ab illo † benedicaris, in cuius    Be blessed † by Him in whose
honore cremaberis. Amen. honor thou art burnt. Amen.

 
B. FROM THE INTROIT TO THE OFFERTORY

THE INTROIT

The priest, signing himself with the Sign of the Cross, reads the Introit of the day.

VIGIL OF PENTECOST

Violet-Red
INTROIT ¤ Ezechiel 36: 23-26

Cum sanctificátus fúero in vobis, When I shall be sanctified in you, I will

congregábo vos de univérsis terris: et gather you together out of all the
effúndam super vos aquam mundam, et countries; and I will pour upon you clean
mundabímini ab ómnibus inquinaméntis water, and you shall be cleansed from all
vestris: et dabo vobis spíritum novum, your filthiness; and I will give you a new
allelúja, allelúja. (Ps. 33: 2) Benedícam spirit, alleluia, alleluia. (Ps. 33: 2) I will
Dóminum in omni témpore: semper laus bless the Lord at all times: His praise
ejus in ore meo v. Gloria Patri et Filio et shall be ever in my mouth. v. Glory be to
Spiritui Sancti sicut erat in principio et the Father and to the Son and to the Holy
nunc, et semper, et saecula saeculorum. Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now
Amen. and ever shall be, world without end.
Repeat Cum sanctificátus... Amen. Repeat When I shall be
sanctified...
 
THE KYRIE ELEISON
[A series of invocations addressed to each of the Three Divine Persons.]

Then, joining his hands, he says alternately with the ministers:

S. Kyrie eleison. P. Lord, have mercy.
M. Kyrie eleison. S. Lord, have mercy.
S. Kyrie eleison. P. Lord, have mercy.
M. Christe eleison. S. Christ, have mercy.
S. Christe eleison. P. Christ, have mercy.
M. Christe eleison. S. Christ, have mercy.
 S. Kyrie eleison. P. Lord, have mercy.
M. Kyrie eleison. S. Lord, have mercy.
S. Kyrie eleison. P. Lord, have mercy.
 
Then the priest kisses the altar, and turning to the people says:
S. Dominus vobiscum. P. The Lord be with you.
M. Et cum spiritu tuo. S. And with thy spirit.
   [The little ceremony of the Dominus vobiscum, repeated several times during the Mass,
shows how intimately the priest andfaithful should be united in offering the Sacrifice.]
 
THE COLLECTS

   [The Collects mean the collected prayers of all the faithful assisting at the Holy Sacrifice.
Raising his voice, his hands, and his sentiments to God, the priest excites the faithful to unite
their prayers with his.]
S. Oremus. P. Let us pray.

Grant, we beseech, O almighty God, that the

Præsta, quæsumus omnípotens Deus: ut splendor of Thy brightness may shine upon
claritátis tuæ super nos splendor effúlgeat; et us, and that the light of Thy light may
lux tuæ lucis corda eórum, qui per grátiam strengthen with the enlightenment of the Holy
tuam renáti sunt, sancti Spíritus illustratióne Spirit the hearts of those who, through Thy
confírmet. Per Dóminum nostrum Jesum grace, have been born again. Through our
Christum Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who livest and
regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy
Per omnia saecula saeculorum. Ghost
R.Amen.
R. Amen.

At the end of the first and last Collect the server answers:
M. Amen. S. Amen.
   [The word "Amen," answered to these and other prayers, indicates that all those assisting
subscibe to the petitions in the priest's prayers.]
 
THE EPISTLE
Acts 19: 1-8
Lesson from the first Epistle of Blessed Peter the Apostle.

Lesson from the Acts of the Apostles. In

Léctio Actuum Apostolórum. In diébus illis: those days it came to pass, while Apollo was
Factum est, cum Apóllo esset Corínthi, ut at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through
Paulus peragrátis superióribus pártibus veníret the upper coasts, came to Ephesus, and found
Ephesum, et inveníret quosdam discípulos: certain disciples; and he said to them, Have
 you received the Holy Ghost, since you
dixítque ad eos: Si Spíritum Sanctum believed? But they said to him, We have not
accepístis credéntes? At illi dixérunt ad eum: so much as heard whether there be a Holy
Sed neque si Spíritus Sanctus est, audívimus. Ghost. And he said, In what then were you
Ille vero sit: In quo ergo baptizáti estis? Qui baptized? Who said, In John's baptism. Then
dixérunt: In Joánnis baptismate. Dixit autem Paul said, John baptized the people with the
Paulus: Joánnes baptizávit baptísmo baptism of penance, saying, That they should
pœniténtiæ pópulum, dices: In eum, qui believe in Him Who was to come after him,
ventúrus esset post ipsum, ut créderent, hoc that is to say in Jesus. Having heard these
est, in Jesum. His audítis, baptizáti sunt in things, they were baptized in the name of the
nómine Dómini Jesu. Et cum imposuísset illis Lord Jesus. And when Paul had imposed his
manus Paulus, venit Spíritus Sanctus super hands on them, the Holy Ghost came upon
eos, et loquebántur linguis, et prophetábant. them; and they spoke with tongues, and
Erant autem omnes viri fere duódecim. prophesied. And all the men were about
Introgréssus autem synagógam, cum fidúcia twelve. And entering into the synagogue, he
loquebátur per tres menses, dísputans, et spoke boldly for the space of three months,
suádens de regno Dei. Deo Gratias. disputing, and persuading concerning the
kingdom of God. Thanks be to God.
. At the end of the Epistle, the serveranswers:
M. Deo gratias. S. Thanks be to God.
 
THE ALLELUIA
¤ Ps.106. 1

Allelúia. Confitémini Dómino, quóniam Alleluia. Give praise to the Lord, for He
bonus: quóniam in sæculum misericórdia is good; for His mercy endureth forever.
ejus.
THE TRACT
¤ Ps.116. 1-2

Laudáte Dóminum omnes gentes: et Praise the Lord, all ye nations; and praise
collaudáte eum omnes pópuli. V. Quóniam Him together all ye people. Because His
confirmáta est super nos misericórdia ejus: mercy is confirmed upon us: and the truth
et véritas Dómini manet in ætérnum. of the Lord remaineth forever.
   [The Missal is transferred to the other side of the altar to symbolize that the divine favor was
taken away from the unfaithful Jews and given to the Gentiles.]

In Solemn Masses the priest blesses the incense, and the deacon,
kneeling before the altar with his hands joined, says:

Clease my heart and my lips, O almighty

Munda cor meum ac labia mea, omnipotens God, who didst cleanse the lips of the prophet
Deus, qui labia Isaiae prophetae calculo Isaias with a burning coal, and vouchsafe,
 through Thy gracious mercy, so to purify me,
mundasti ignito: ita me tua grata miseratione that I may worthily announce Thy holy
dignare mundare ut sanctum Evangelium Gospel. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
tuum, digne valeam nuntiare. Per Christum
Dominum notsrum. Amen

Afterwards he takes the book from the altar, and again kneeling down
before the priest, asks his blessing, saying:
   Iube domne benedicere.    Sir, give me thy blessing.
The priest answers:
   The Lord be in thy heart and
   Dominus sit in corde tuo, et
on thy lips, that thou mayest
in labiis tuis: ut digne et
worthily and in a becoming
competenter annunties
manner, proclaim His holy
Evangelium suum:
Gospel.
   In the Name of the Father,
   In nomine Patris, et Filii, † et
and of the Son, † and of the
Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Holy Spirit. Amen.

Then, turning back to towards the book, with his hands joined, the
priest -- at Solemn Masses the deacon -- says:
S. Dominus vobiscum. P. The Lord be with you.
M. Et cum spiritu tuo. S. And with thy spirit.
 
THE GOSPEL
John 15. 26, 27; 16: 1-4

   [The Gospel is a selection drawn from one of the gospels of Saints Matthew, Mark, Luke, or
John. The Gospel is the most solemn of the readings at the Mass, because it tells a story of our
Savior Jesus Christ, whose words and deeds it recalls. 

  The faithful rise and remain standing during the Gospel. At the beginning they make the Sign
of the Cross upon the forehead, lips and heart to declare that they will never be ashamed of the
word of God, that they are ready to confess it by word of mouth, and that they love it with all
their heart.]

And while saying:

   The continuation (or
   Sequentia (vel Initium) sancti
beginning) of the holy Gospel
Evangelii secundum Joannem
according to St. John
The priest signs the Book, and himself on the
forehead, mouth, and breast; the server says:
M.Gloria tibi, Domine. S. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
 At that time, Jesus said to His disciples, " If
In illo témpore: Dixit Jesus discípulis suis: "Si you love Me, keep My commandments; and I
dilígitis Me: mandáta Mea serváte. Et Ego will ask the Father, and He shall give you
rogábo Patrem, et álium Paráclitum debit another Paraclete, and He may abide with you
vobis, et maneat vobíscum in ætérnum, forever, the Spirit of truth, Whom the world
Spíritum veritátis, quern mundus non potest cannot receive, because it seeth Him not, nor
accípere, quia non videt eum, nec scit eum. knoweth Him; but you shall know Him,
Vos autem cognoscétis eum; quia apud vos because He shall abide with you, and shall be
manébit, et in vobis erit. Non relínquam vos in you.. I will not leave you orphans; I will
órphanos; veniam ad vos. Adhuc módicum: et come to you. Yet a little while, and the world
mundus me jam non videt. Vos autem vidétis seeth Me no more; but you see Me, because I
me, quia Ego vivo, et vos vivétis. In illo die live, and you shall live. In that day you shall
vos cognoscétis quia Ego sum in Patre Meo, know that I am in My Father, and you in Me,
et vos in Me, et ego in vobis. Qui habet and I in you. He that hath My
mandáta Mea, et servat ea: ille est, qui diligit commandments, and keepeth them, he it is
Me. Qui autem díligit Me, diligétur a Patre that loveth Me. And he that loveth Me shall
Meo: et Ego díligam eum, et manifestábo ei be loved of My Father; and I will love him,
Meipsum." and will manifest Myself to him."

Then is said by the server:

M. Laus tibi, Christe. S. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.
The priest kisses the Gospel, and says:
S. Per evangelica dicta deleantur P. By the words of the Gospel
nostra delicta. may our sins be blotted out.
 
[At Solemn Masses he is then incensed by the deacon.]

 
II. MASS OF THE FAITHFUL
   [This is the most important part of the Mass. Those
who do not assist at it entirely do not hear Mass.]

A. FROM THE OFFERTORY TO THE PREFACE

(Offertory)
   [Prayers of self-surrender and oblation.]

THE OFFERTORY VERSE

Psalm 103: 30, 31

The priest kisses the altar, and turning to the people says:
 S. Dominus vobiscum. P. The Lord be with you.
M. Et cum spiritu tuo. S. And with thy spirit.
S. Oremus. P. Let us pray.
Emitte spíritum tuum, et creabúntur, et Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be
renovábis fáciem terræ: sit glória Dómini in created; and Thou shalt renew the face of the
sæcula, allelúja. earth; may the glory of the Lord endure for
ever, alleluia.
 
THE OFFERING OF THE BREAD AND WINE
 
He takes the paten with the host and offering it up, says:
   Suscipe, sancte Pater,
   Accept, O holy Father,
omnipotens aeterne Deus, hanc
almighty and eternal God, this
immaculatam hostiam, quam ego
unspotted host, which I, Thy
indignus famulus tuus offero tibi
unworthy servant, offer unto
Deo meo vivo et vero, pro
Thee, my living and true God,
innumerabilibus peccatis, et
for my innumerable sins,
offensionibus, et negligentiis
offenses, and negligences, and
meis, et pro omnibus
for all here present: as also for
circumstantibus, sed et pro
all faithful Christians, both living
omnibus fidelibus christianis
and dead, that it may avail both
vivis atque defunctis: ut mihi, et
me and them for salvation unto
illis proficiat ad salutem in vitam
life everlasting. Amen.
aeternam. Amen.
Making the Sign of the Cross with the paten, he places the host
upon the corporal. He pours wine and water into the chalice,
blessing the water before it is mixed.

   [He pours a few drops of water into the chalice containing wine, in remembrance of the water
and blood which flowed from the side of Jesus when pierced by the soldier's lance.]
   Deus, † qui humanae    O God, † who, in creating
substantiae dignitatem human nature, didst wonderfully
mirabiliter condidisti, et dignify it, and still more
mirabilius reformasti: da nobis wonderfully restore it, grant that,
per huius aquae et vini by the Mystery of this water and
mysterium, eius divinitatis esse wine, we may be made partakers
consortes, qui humanitatis of His divine nature, who
nostrae fieri dignatus est vouchsafed to be made partaker
particeps, Iesus Christus Filius of our human nature, even Jesus
tuus Dominus noster: Qui tecum Christ our Lord, Thy Son, who
vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus with Thee, liveth and reigneth in
Sancti Deus: per omnia saecula the unity of the Holy Ghost,
saeculorum. Amen. God: world without end. Amen.
 
    [In Masses for the Dead, the foregoing prayer is said, but the water is not blessed.]
 Then the priest takes the chalice, and offers it, saying:
   Offerimus tibi, Domine,    We offer unto Thee, O Lord,
calicem salutaris, tuam the chalice of salvation,
deprecantes clementiam: ut in beseeching Thy clemency, that it
conspectu divinae maiestatis may ascend before Thy divine
tuae, pro nostra et totius mundi Majesty, as a sweet savor, for
salute cum odore suavitatis our salvation, and for that of the
ascendat. Amen. whole world. Amen.
The priest makes the Sign of the Cross with the chalice, places it
upon the corporal, and covers it with the pall. Then, with his hands
joined upon the Altar, and slightly bowing down, he says:
   Accept us, O Lord, in the spirit
   In spiritu humilitatis, et in
of humility and contrition of
animo contrito suscipiamur a te,
heart, and grant that the sacrifice
Domine: et sic fiat sacrificium
which we offer this day in Thy
nostrum in conspectu tuo hodie,
sight may be pleasing to Thee, O
ut placeat tibi, Domine Deus.
Lord God.
Raising his eyes towards heaven, extending and then joining his hands,
the priest makes the Sign of the Cross over the host and the chalice,
while he invokes the Holy Spirit.
 Veni, Sanctificator, omnipotens,    Come, O almighty and eternal
aeterne Deus: et bene†dic hoc God, the Sanctifier, and bless †
sacrificium tuo sancto nomini this Sacrifice, prepared for the
praeparatum. glory of Thy holy Name.
 

THE INCENSING OF THE OFFERINGS AT HIGH MASS

   [What is offered unto the living God: 1) Bread; 2) Wine; 3) We ourselves -- all the faithful.
Hence this threefold gift unto God is incensed because all the faithful, through this offertorial act,
have become holy unto God.]

At Solemn Masses, the priest now blesses incense,

saying the following prayers:
   May the Lord, by the
   Per intercessionem beati
intercession of blessed Michael
Michaelis Archangeli, stantis a
the Archangel, who standeth at
dextris altaris incensi, et omnium
the right side of the altar of
electorum suorum, incensum
incense, and of all His Elect,
istud dignetur Dominus
vouchsafe to bless † this incense
bene†dicere, et in odorem
and receive it as an odor of
suavitatis accipere. Per Christum
sweetness: through Jesus Christ
Dominum nostrum.
our Lord. Amen.
Receiving the thurible from the deacon, the priest incenses
 the bread and the wine, while he says:
   Incensum istud a te benedictum    May this incense, which Thou
ascendat ad te, Domine: et hast blessed, O Lord, ascend to
descendat super nos misericordia Thee, and may Thy mercy
tua. descend upon us.
Then he incenses the altar, saying:
   Dirigatur, Domine, oratio mea,    Let my prayer, O Lord, be
sicut incensum in conpectu tuo: directed as incense in Thy sight:
elevatio manuum mearum the lifting up of my hands as an
sacrificium vespertinum. evening sacrifice.
   Pone, Domine, custodiam ori    Set a watch, O Lord, before my
meo, et ostium circumstantiae mouth, and a door round about
labiis meis. my lips.
   Ut non declinet cor meum in    May my heart not incline to
verba malitiae, ad excusandas, evil words, to make excuses for
excusationes in peccata. sins.
Giving the censor to the deacon, he says:
   May the Lord enkindle within
   Accendat in nobis Dominus
us the fire of His love, and the
ignem sui amoris, et flammam
flame of everlasting charity.
aeternae caritatis. Amen.
Amen.
The priest is then incensed by the deacon, who then incenses the others in order.

 
THE WASHING OF THE HANDS
   [The priest washes his fingers to symbolize the great purity and inner cleanliness of those who
offer or participate in this great Sacrifice.]

Psalm 25. 6-12

   Lavabo inter innocentes manus    I will wash my hands among the
meas: et circumdabo altare tuum, innocent: and I will compass Thine
Domine. altar, O Lord
   Ut audiam vocem laudis: et    That I may hear the voice of praise:
enarrem universa mirabilia tua. and tell of all Thy wonderous works.
   Domine, dilexi decorem domus    I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of
tuae: et locum habitationis gloriae Thy house and the place where Thy
tuae. glory dwelleth.
   Ne perdas cum impiis, Deus,    Take not away my soul, O God,
animam meam: et cum viris with the wicked: nor my life with
sanguinum citam meam. blood-thirsty men.
   In quorum manibus iniquitates
   In whose hands are iniquities, their
sunt: dextera eorum repleta est
right hand is filled with gifts.
muneribus.
   Ego autem in innocentia mea    But I have walked in my
ingressus sum: redime me, et innocence: redeem me, and have
 miserere mei. mercy on me.
   My foot hath stood in the direct
   Pes meus stetit in directo: in
way, in the churches I will bless
ecclesiis benedicam te, Domine.
Thee, O Lord.
   Gloria Patri . . .    Glory to the Father . . .
 
THE PRAYER TO THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

Bowing down before the middle of the alter, the priest,

with joined hands, says:
   Suscipe sancta Trinitas, hanc
   Receive, O holy Trinity, this
oblationem, quam tibi offerimus ob
oblation which we make to Thee, in
memoriam passionis, resurrectionis,
memory of the Passion, Resurrection
et ascensionis Iesu Christi Domini
and Ascension of our Lord Jesus
nostri: et in honorem beatae Mariae
Christ, and in honor of Blessed
semper Virginis et beati Ioannes
Mary, ever Virgin, blessed John the
Baptistae, et sanctorum
Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and
Apostolorum Petri et Pauli, et
Paul, and of all the Saints, that it may
istorum, et omnium Sactorum: ut
avail unto their honor and our
illis proficiat ad honorem, nobis
salvation, and may they vouchsafe to
autem ad salutem: et illi pro nobis
intercede for us in heaven, whose
intercedere dignentur in coelis,
memory we celebrate on earth.
quorum memoriam agimus in terris.
Through the same Christ our Lord.
Per eumdem Christum Dominum
Amen.
nostrum. Amen.
 
THE ORATE FRATRES

The priest kisses the altar and, turning towards the people,
extending, then joining his hands, says audibly:
   Orate fratres, ut meum ac vestrum  Brethren, pray that my Sacrifice and
sacrificium acceptabile fiat apud yours may be acceptable to God the
Deum Patrem omnipotentem. Father almighty.
The server answers:
M. Suscipiat Dominus sacrificium
S. May the Lord receive the Sacrifice
de manibus tuis ad laudem, et
from thy hands, to the praise and
gloriam nominis sui, ad utilitatem
glory of His Name, to our benefit
quoque nostram, totiusque
and that of all His holy Church.
Ecclesiae suae sanctae.
The priest answers in a low voice:
S. Amen. P. Amen.
 
THE SECRETS
 Sanctify, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the gifts
Múnera, quæsumus, Dómine, obláta we offer, and cleanse our hearts with the
sanctífìca: et corda nostra Sancti Spíritus enlightenment of the Holy Spirit. Through
illustratióne emúnda. Per Jesum Christum Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Our Lord, Who liveth
Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the
unitáte ejúsdem Spíritus Sancti. same Holy Ghost.

These being finished, the priest says or sings:

S. Per omnia saecula saeculorum. P. World without end.
M. Amen. S. Amen.
 

 
B. FROM THE PREFACE TO THE PATER NOSTER
(Consecration)
   [A prayer of thanksgiving, the Preface, introducing a prayer of impetration, the Canon.]
 
THE PREFACE

   [The priest begins the preface, a call to render thanks to God the Father, through Jesus Christ,
in union with all the heavenly spirits. The prayer of thanksgiving and praise varies with inportant
Feasts. There are at the present time 15 different prefaces which are given in the Ordinary of the
Mass.]

The priest begins the Preface, holding his hands over the altar:
S. Dominus vobiscum. P. The Lord be with you.
M. Et cum spiritu tuo. S. And with thy spirit.
He raises them a little when he says:
S. Sursum corda. P. Lift up your hearts.
S. We have lifted them up to the
M. Habemus ad Dominum.
Lord.
He joins them before his breast, and bows his head, when he says:
S. Gratias agimus Domino Deo P. Let us give thanks to the Lord our
nostro. God.
M. Dignum et iustum est. S. It is meet and just.
\
 
Vere dignum et justum est, æqum et salutáre, It is truly meet and just, right and for our
nos tibi semper, et ubíque grátias ágere: salvation, that we should at all times, and in
Dómine sancte, Pater omnípotens, ætérne all places, give thanks unto Thee, O holy
Deus, per Christum Dóminum nostrum. Qui Lord, Father almighty, everlasting God:
ascéndens super omnes cœlos sedénsque ad through Christ our Lord. Who, ascending
déxteram tuam, promíssum Spíritum sanctum above all the heavens and sitting at Thy right
 (hodiérna die) fílios adoptiónis effúdit. Qua hand, poured out on (this day) the promised
própter profúsis gáudiis, totus in orbe Holy Spirit upon the children of adoption.
terrárum mundus exsúltat. Sed et supérnæ Wherefore the whole world doth rejoice with
Virtútes, atque angélicæ Potestátes, hymnum overflowing joy and the heavenly hosts also
glóriæ tuæ cóncinunt, sine fine dicéntes: and the angelic Powers sing together the
hymn of Thy glory, evermore saying:

THE SANCTUS
   [The triumphal hymn of the Angels, the "Trisagion" (thrice holy) is addressed to the three
divine Persons. It is composed of words taken from Isaias (6. 3), from Psalm 117, and from the
acclamations which greeted Jesus on the occasion of His solemn entry into Jerusalem (Matth.
21.)]
   Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus
   Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of
Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt
Sabaoth! Heaven and earth are full of
coeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in
Thy glory! Hosanna in the highest!1
excelsis.1
The "Benedictus" is usually sung after the consecration, but is said before by the priest:
Blessed is He that cometh in the
Benedictus qui venit in nomine
Name of the Lord! Hosanna in the
Domini. Hosanna in excelsis.2
highest!2
 
THE CANON OF THE MASS
   [The word Canon is derived from the Greek, and signifies: Rule, direction, order. The Canon
comprises the fixed forms of prayer in the Mass from the Sanctus to the Pater noster: The Ruleof
Consecration.]
THE PRAYERS BEFORE THE CONSECRATION
   [Before the Consecration the priest recommends to God: a) the Church, the ecclesiastical
authorities; b) the living persons for whom he prays especially, and the faithful who are present;
c)then he invokes the Saints and implores their protection.]

a.) For the Church and the Ecclesiastical Authorities

   The priest, extending, raising and then

joining his hands, raising his eyes towards heaven
and deeply bowing, says in a low voice:
   Te igitur, clementissme Pater, per    We therefore, humbly pray and
Iesum Christum Filium tuum beseech Thee, most merciful Father,
Dominum nostrum, supplices through Jesus Christ; Thy Son, our
rogamus ac petimus, . . . Lord,
He kisses the altar
   that Thou wouldst vouchsafe to
   uti accepta habeas, et benedicas,
accept and bless
He joins his hands and signs the oblation thrice with the Sign of the Cross.
   haec † dona, haec † munera, haec    these † gifts, these † presents, these
† sancta sacrificia illibata. † holy unspotted Sacrifices,
 Then extending his hands, he proceeds:
   which in the first place we offer
   in primis, quae tibi offerimus pro
Thee for Thy holy Catholic Church
Ecclesia tua sancta catholica: quam
to which vouchsafe to grant peace, as
pacificare, custodire, adunare, et
also to preserve, unite, and govern it
regere digneris toto orbe terrarum:
throughout the world, together with
una cum famulo tuo Papa nostro N.
Thy servant N., our Pope, and N., our
et Antistite nostro N., et omnibus
Bishop, and all orthodox believers
orthodoxis, atque catholicae, et
and professors of the Catholic and
apostolicae fidei cultoribus.
Apostolic Faith.
 
b) Commemoration of the Living
   [In union with thepriest, mention here the names of the persons and the intentions for which
youoffer the Divine Victim.]
   Momento, Domine, famulorum,    Be mindful, O Lord, of Thy
famularumque tuarum Damian. et servants and handmaidens, Damian.
Joyce. and Joyce.
The priest joins his hands and prays silently for those for whom he intends to pray.
Then extending his hands, he proceeds:
   and of all here present, whose faith
   et omnium circumstantium,
and devotion are known unto Thee,
quorum tibi fides cognita est, et nota
for whom we offer, or who offer up
devotio, pro quibus tibi offerimus:
to Thee, this sacrifice of praise for
vel qui tibi offerunt hoc sacrificium
themselves, their families and
laudis, pro se, suisque omnibus: pro
friends, for the redemption of their
redemptione animarum suarum, pro
souls, for the health and salvation
spe saluts, et incolumitatis suae:
they hope for; and who now pay
tibiqeu reddunt vota sua aeterno
their vows to Thee, the everlasting,
Deo, vivo et vero.
living and true God.
 
c) Invocation of the Saints
   [The feasts and octaves of Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, the Ascension, and Whitsunday have
their own proper Communicantes, which may be found in their respective propers.]
 
   Communicántes, et diem    Communicating with, and keeping
sacratíssimum Pentecóstes the most holy day of Pentecost,
celebrántes, quo Spíritus Sanctus whereon the Holy Ghost appeared to
Apóstolis, innúmeris línguis the Apostles in countless tongues
appáruit: sed et memóriam and also reverencing the memory,
venerántes, in primis gloriósæ first, of the glorious Mary, ever
semper Vírginis Maríæ, Genitrícis Virgin, Mother of the same our God
ejusdem Dei et Dómini nostri Jesu and Lord Jesus Christ: as also of
Christi: sed et beáti Joseph ejúsdem blessed Joseph, Spouse of the Virgin,
Vírginis Sponsi, et beatórum of the blessed Apostles and Martyrs
Apostolórum ac Mártyrum tuórum, Peter and Paul, Andrew, James,
 Petri et Pauli, Andréæ, Jacóbi,
John, Thomas, James, Philip,
Joánnis, Thomæ, Jacóbi, Philíppi,
Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon and
Bartholomæi, Matthæi, Simónis: et
Thaddeus: Linus, Cletus, Clement,
Thaddæi: Lini, Cleti, Cleméntis,
Xystus, Cornelius, Cyprian,
Xysti, Cornélii, Cypriáni, Lauréntii,
Lawrence, Chrysogonus, John and
Chrysógoni, Joánnis et Pauli,
Paul, Cosmas and Damian, and of all
Cosmæ et Damiánis: et ómnium
Thy Saints, through whose merits
Sanctórum tuórum; quorum méritis,
and prayers, grant that we may in all
precibúsque concédas, ut in
things be defended by the help of
ómnibus protectiónis tuæ muniámur
Thy protection. (He joins his hands.)
auxilio. (He joins his hands.) Per
Through the same Christ our Lord.
eúmdem Christum Dóminum
Amen.
Nostrum. Amen.
He joins his hands.
   Per eumdem Christum Dominum    Through the same Christ our Lord.
nostrum. Amen. Amen.
 
THE PRAYER AT THE CONSECRATION
a) Oblation of the Victim to God
   [In the name of the Church the priest prays that almighty God graciously accept the oblation.]

Spreading his hands over the oblation, he says:

We therefore beseech Thee, O Lord,
   Hanc ígitur oblatiónem servitútis
graciously to accept this oblation of our
nostræ, sed et cunctæ famíliæ tuæ,
service, as also of Thy whole family,
quam tibi offérimus pro his quoque,
which we make unto Thee on behalf of
quos regeneráre dignátus es ex aqua,
these whom Thou hast vouchsafed to
et Spíritu Sancto, tribuens eis
bring to a new birth by water and the
remissiónem ómnium peccatórum,
Holy Ghost, granting them remission of
quæsumus Dómine, ut placátus
all their sins: and to dispose our days in
accípias: diésque nostros in tua pace
Thy peace, preserve us from eternal
dispónas, atque ab ætérna
damnation and rank us in the number of
damnatióne nos éripi, et in
Thine Elect.
electorum tuórum júbeas grege
   
numerári:
He joins his hands.
   Per eumdem Christum Dominum    Through the same Christ our Lord.
nostrum. Amen. Amen.
(The Hanc igitur for Easter and Whitsunday is different, and is found in their respective
Propers.)
   Quam oblationem tu Deus, in    Which oblation do Thou, O God,
omnibus quaesumus, vouchsafe in all respects,
He signs thrice the oblation with the Sign of the Cross.
   bene†dictam, adscriptam † ,    to bless, † approve, † ratify, †
ra†tam, rationabilem, make worthy and acceptable;
 acceptabilemque facere digneris:
He signs again the Host and chalice with the Sign of the Cross.
   ut nobis Cor†pus, et San†guis fiat    that it may be made for us the
dilectissimi Filii tui Domini nostri Body and Blood of Thy most
Iesu Christi. beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
 
b) Words of the Consecration and Elevation
Consecration of the Host
   Qui pridie quam pateretur,    Who, the day before He suffered,
He takes the host.
   accepit panem in sanctas, ac    took bread into His holy and
venerabilis manus suas, venerable hands,
He raises his eyes to heaven.
   and with His eyes lifted up towards
   et elevatis oculis in coelum ad te
heaven unto Thee, God, His
Deum Patrem suum omnipotentem,
almighty Father, giving thanks to
tibi gratias agens,
Thee,
He signs the host with the Sign of the Cross
   bene†dixit, fregit, deditque    He blessed † it, broke it and gave it
discipulis suis, dicens: Accepite, et to His disciples saying: Take and eat
manducate ex hoc omnes. ye all of this,
[The words of the Consecration of the Host:]
   HOC EST ENIM CORPUS
   FOR THIS IS MY BODY.
MEUM.
 
After pronouncing the words of the Consecration,
the priest, kneeling, adores the Sacred Host; rising, he elevates It.
-- Look up at the Sacred Host, with faith, piety, and love, saying:
"My Lord and my God."3 -- and then placing It on the
corporal, again adores It. After this he never disjoins his fingers
and thumbs, except when he is to take the Host, until after the washing
of his fingers.

Consecration of the Wine

Then, uncovering the chalice, the priest says:
   Simili modo, postquam coenatum    In like manner, after He had
est, supped,
He takes the chalice with both his hands.
   accipiens et hunc praeclarum
   taking also this excellent chalice
Calicem in sanctas ac venerabilis
into His holy and venerable hands
manus suas: item tibi gratias agens,
He takes the chalice in his left hand, and with
his right he signs it with the Sign of the Cross.
   bene†dixit, deditque discipulis    He blessed †, and gave it to His
 suis, dicens: Accipite, et bibite ex eo disciples, saying: Take and drink ye
omnes, all of this,
[The words of Consecration of the Chalice]
HIC EST ENIM CALIX
   FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE
SANGUINIS MEI, NOVI ET
OF MY BLOOD OF THE NEW
AETERNI TESTAMENTI:
AND ETERNAL TESTAMENT,
MYSTERIUM FIDEI: QUI PRO
THE MYSTERY OF FAITH;
VOBIS ET PRO MULTIS
WHICH SHALL BE SHED FOR
EFFUNDETUR IN
YOU AND FOR MANY UNTO
REMISSIONEM
THE REMISSION OF SINS.
PECCATOREM.
 
After the elevation of the Chalice, the priest says in a low voice:
   As often as ye do these things, ye
   Haec quotiescumque feceritis, in
shall do them in remembrance of
mei memoriam facietis.
Me.
   The priest kneels and adores the Precious Blood;
rising, he elevates the Chalice, and setting it down
he covers it and adores it again.
 
c) Oblation of the Victim to God
    [In the name of the Church the priest asks God the Father to accept the Body and Blood of His
Son as He did that of Abel, of Abraham, and of Melchisedech, which were figures of the
Sacrifice offered first on Calvary and then renewed in each Holy Mass.]

With his hands held apart, he then proceeds

   Wherefore, O Lord, we Thy
   Unde et memores, Domine, nos
servants, as also Thy holy people,
servi tui, sed et plebs tua sancta,
calling to mind the blessed Passion
eiusdem Chrisi Filii tui Domini
of the same Christ, Thy Son, our
nostri tam beatae passionis, necnon
Lord, and also His Resurrection from
et ab inferis resurrectionis, sed et in
the dead and His glorious Ascension
coelos gloriosae ascensionis:
into heaven: do offer unto Thy most
offerimus praeclarae maiestati tuae
excellent Majesty of Thine own gifts,
de tuis donis, ac datis.
bestowed upon us,
He joins his hands and signs thrice the Host and
Chalice with the Sign of the Cross.
   hostiam † puram, hostiam †    a pure † Host, a holy † Host, an
sanctam, hostiam † immaculatam. unspotted † Host,
He signs the Host and the Chalice, with the Sign of the Cross.
   the holy † Bread of eternal life, and
   Panem † sanctum vitae aeternae,
the Chalice † of everlasting
et Calicem † salutis perpetuae.
salvation.
Extending his hands, he proceeds
   Supra quae propitio ac sereno    Upon which vouchsafe to look
 with a propitious and serene
vultu respicere digneris: et accepta
countenance, and to accept them, as
habere, sicuti accepta habere
Thou wert graciously pleased to
dignatus es munera pueri tui iusti
accept the gifts of Thy just servant
Abel, et sacrificium patriarchae
Abel, and the sacrifice of our
nostri Abrahae: et quod tibi obtulit
patriarch Abraham, and that which
summus sacerdos tuus
Thy high priest Melchisedech
Melchisedech, sanctum sacrificium,
offered to Thee, -- a holy Sacrifice,
immaculatam hostiam.
and unspotted Victim.
Bowing down, with his hands joined and
placed upon the altar, he says:
   We most humbly beseech Thee,
   Supplices te rogamus, omnipotens
almighty God, command these
Deus, iube haec perferri per manus
offerings to be borne by the hands of
sancti Angeli tui in sublime altare
Thy holy Angels to Thine altar on
tumm, in conspectu divinae
high, in the sight of Thy divine
maiestatis tuae: ut quotquot,
majesty, that as many
He kisses the altar.
   ex hac altaris, participatione
   as shall partake of the most holy
sacrosanctum Filii tui
He joins his hand, and signs the Host and the
Chalice with the Sign of the Cross.
   Cor†pus, et San†guinem
   Body † and Blood † of Thy Son
sumpserimus,
He signs himself with the Sign of the Cross.
   omni benedictione coelesti et    at this altar, may be filled with
gratia repleamur. Per eumdem every heavenly grace and blessing.
Christum Dominum nostrum. Through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen. Amen.
 
THE PRAYERS AFTER THE CONSECRATION
   [Here the priest a) offers the Body and Blood of Christ for the comfort of the souls in
Purgatory, b) invokes the saints that through their intercession we may share in the heavenly
inheritance destined for us, c) and finishes the Canon.]
a.) Commemoration of the Dead
   [The faithful departed receive a special memento here. Mention your departed parents,
grandparents, relatives, friends, benefactors, teachers . . .]
   Memento etiam, Domine,    Remember also, O Lord, Thy
famulorum famularumque tuarem servants and handmaids N. and N.,
N. et N., qui nos praecesserunt cum who are gone before us with the sign
signo fidei, et dormiunt in somno of faith, and rest in the sleep of
pacis, peace.
He joins his hands and prays for such of the
dead as he intends to pray for, then extending
his hands he proceeds:
    Ipsis, Domine, et omnibus in    To these, O Lord, and to all that
Christo quiescentibus, locum rest in Christ, grant, we beseech
refrigerii lucis et pacis, ut indulgeas, Thee, a place of refreshment, light,
deprecamur: and peace;
He joins his hands, and bows his head:
   Per eumdem Christum Dominum    Through the same Christ our Lord.
nostrum. Amen. Amen.
 
b) Invocation of the Saints
   [Nobis quoque peccatoribus are the only words in the Canon which the priest pronounces in a
somewhat elevated tone of voice, to symbolize an act of public self-humiliation; at the same time
he strikes his breast in a token of contrition.]
   Nobis quoque peccatoribus
   To us also, Thy sinful servants,
famulis tuis, de multitudine
confiding in the multitude of Thy
miserationum tuarum sperantibus
mercies, vouchsafe to grant some
partem aliquam, et societatem
part and fellowship with Thy holy
donare digneris, cum tuis sanctis
Apostles and Martyrs, with John,
Apostolis et Martyribus: cum
Stephen, Matthias, Barnabas,
Ioanne, Stephano, Matthia, Barnaba,
Ignatius, Alexander, Marcellinus,
Ignatio, Alexandro, Marcellino,
Peter, Felicitas, Perpetua, Agatha,
Petro, Felicitate, Perpetua, Agatha,
Lucy, Agnes, Cecilia, Anastasia, and
Lucia, Agnete, Caecilia, Anastasia,
with all Thy Saints, into whose
et omnibus Sanctis suis: intra
company we beseech Thee to admit
quorum nos consortium, non
us, not weighing our merits, but
aestimator meriti, sed veniae,
pardoning our offenses.
quaesumus, largitor admitte.
 
c) Final Doxology of the Canon and Minor Elevation
   [It is now, with the closing prayer of the Canon, that the Body and Blood of our Lord are
offered up to God.]

He joins his hands.

   Per Christum Dominum nostrum.    Through Christ our Lord.
   Per quem haec omnia, Domine,    By Whom, O Lord, Thou dost ever
semper bona creas, create.
He signs thrice the Host and the Chalice, saying:
   sancti†ficas, vivi†ficas,    sanctify, † quicken, † bless, † and
bene†dicis, et praestas nobis. give unto us all these good things.
He uncovers the Chalice, and genuflects: then taking
the Host in his right hand, and holding the Chalice in his left,
he signs with the Sign of the Cross three times
across the Chalice, saying:
   Per ip†sum, et cum ip†so, et in    By Him, † and with Him, † and in
ip†so, Him †
He signs twice between the Chalice and his breast.
    is to Thee, God the Father †
   est tibi Deo Patri † omnipotenti, in
almighty, in the unity of the Holy †
unitate Spiritus † Sancti,
Ghost,
He elevates a little the Chalice with the Host.
   omnis honor et gloria.    all honor and glory.
Replacing the Host, and covering the Chalice, he kneels down,
and rising again, he says (or sings):
S. Per omnia saecula saeculorum. P. World without end.
M. Amen. S. Amen.
   [The priest brings to an end all the preceding prayers of the Canon by saying aloud, "Per
omnia . . .", while the faithful assent to all that has been said by answering "Amen."]
 

 
C. FROM THE PATER NOSTER TO THE ABLUTIONS
(Communion)
[Prayers of love and desire.]
 
THE PATER NOSTER
   [Thereupon the priest sings or says aloud the Lord's prayer, taught us by the Savior Himself.]

The priest joins his hands:

S. Oremus. P. Let us pray.
   Praeceptis salutaribus moniti, et    Instructed by Thy saving precepts,
divina institutione formati, audemus and following Thy divine institution,
dicere: we are bold to say:
He extends his hands:
   Pater noster, qui es in coelis:
   Our Father, who art in heaven,
sanctificetur nomen tuum: adveniat
hallowed be Thy Name; Thy
regnum tuum: fiat voluntas tua,
kingdom come; Thy will be done on
sicut in caelo, et in terra. Panem
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this
nostrum quoditianum da nobis
day our daily bread. And forgive us
hodie: et dimitte nobis debita nostra,
our trespasses, as we forgive those
sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus
who trespass against us. And lead us
nostris. Et ne nos inducas in
not into temptation.
tentationem.
   [The server, or the choir, in the name of the people, says the last petition.]
M. Sed libera nos a malo. S. But deliver us from evil.
The priest says in a low voice:
S. Amen. P. Amen.
 
THE LIBERA NOS AND THE DIVISION OF THE HOST
   [This prayer mentions in detail the evils from which we beg to be delivered. At the end of this
prayer the Sacred Host is divided to symbolize the immolation of the Victim, the separation of
the Body and Soul of Jesus when He died upon Calvary.]
Then the priest takes the paten between the first
and second finger and says:
   Libera nos, quaesumus, Domine,
   Deliver us, we beseech Thee, O
ab omnibus malis, praeteritis
Lord, from all evils, past, present,
praesentibus, et futuris: et
and to come; and by the intercession
intercedente beata, et gloriosa
of the Blessed and glorious ever
semper Virgine Dei Genitrice Maria
Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and of
cum beatis Apostolis tuis Petro et
the holy Apostles, Peter and Paul,
Paulo, atque Andrea, et omnibus
and of Andrew, and of all the Saints,
Sanctis,
He signs himself with the paten, and then kisses it.
   da propitius pacem in diebus
   mercifully grant peace in our days,
nostris: ut ope misericordiae tuae
that through the assistance of Thy
adiuti, et a peccato simus semper
mercy we may be always free from
liberi, et ab onmi perturbatione
sin, and secure from all disturbance.
securi.
He places the paten under the Host, uncovers the Chalice,
and makes a genuflection; rising, he takes the Host
and breaks It in the middle over the Chalice, saying:
   Per eumdem Dominum nostrum    Through the same Jesus Christ,
Iesum Christum Filium tuum Thy Son, our Lord.
He puts the Part which is in his right hand upon
the paten, and breaks a Paricle from the other
Part in his left hand, saying:
   Qui tecum vivit et regnat in    Who with Thee in the unity of the
unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus. Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth God,
He places the Half which is in his left hand
on the paten, and holding the Particle which he broke
off in his right hand, and the Chalice in his left, he says:
S. Per omnia saecula saeculorum. P. World without end.
M. Amen. S. Amen.
 
THE MIXTURE OF THE BODY AND BLOOD
[This was the mixture which was formerly received.]

The priest makes the Sign of the Cross with the Particle over the Chalice, saying:
S. Pax † Domini sit † semper P. The peace † of the Lord be †
vobis†cum. always with † you.
M. Et cum spiritu tuo. S. And with thy spirit.
He puts the Particle into the Chalice, saying:
   Haec commixtio, et consecratio    May this mixture and consecration
Corporis et Sanguinis Domini nostri of the Body and Blood of our Lord
Iesu Christi, fiat accipientibus nobis Jesus Christ be to us who receive it
in vitam aeternam. Amen. effectual unto eternal life. Amen.
 
THE AGNUS DEI
   [The priest repeats the words of St. John the Baptist, who proclaimed to the Jews the Messias.]

He covers the Chalice, genuflects and rises; than bowing down

and striking his breast thrice, he says:
   Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata    Lamb of God, who takest away the
mundi, miserere nobis. sins of the world, have mercy on us.
   Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata    Lamb of God, who takest away the
mundi: miserere nobis. sins of the world, have mercy on us.
   Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata    Lamb of God, who takest away the
mundi: dona nobis pacem. sins of the world, grant us peace.

 
THE PRAYERS FOR HOLY COMMUNION
   [The priest says three prayers of immediate preparation for holy Communion.]

With his hands joined and resting on the altar, standing inclined, he says the three following
prayers:
[In Masses for the Dead, the first of the following prayers is omitted.]

a) Prayer for Peace

   Domine Iesu Christe, qui dixisti
   O Lord Jesus Christ, who saidst to
Apostolis tuis: Pacem relinquo
Thine Apostles: Peace I leave you,
vobis, pacem meam do vois: ne
My peace I give you: regard not my
respicias peccata mea, sed fidem
sins, but the faith of Thy Church; and
Ecclesiae tuae: eamque secundum
vouchsafe to grant her that peace and
voluntatem tuam pacificare et
unity which is agreeable to Thy will:
coadunare digneris: Qui vivis et
Who livest and reignest God, world
regnas Deus per omnia saecula
without end. Amen.
saeculorum. Amen.
 

In Solemn Masses the kiss of peace is now given;

the Celebrant kisses the altar, then saluting the deacon, says:
S. Pax tecum. P. Peace be with thee.
M. Et cum spiritu tuo. S. And with thy spirit.

b) Prayer for Sanctification4

   Domine Iesu Christe, Fili Dei    O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the
vivi, qui ex voluntate Patris, living God, who, according to
cooperante Spiritu Sancto, per the will of Thy Father, with the
mortem tuam mundum cooperation of the Holy Ghost,
vivificasti: libera me per hoc hast by Thy death given life to
sacrosanctum Corpus et the world; deliver me by this Thy
 Sanguinem tuum ab omnibus most sacred Body and Blood,
iniquitatibus meis, et universis from all my iniquities and from
malis: et fac me tuis semper all evils; and make me always
inhaerere mandatis, et a te cleave to Thy commandments,
numquam separari permittas: and suffer me never to be
Qui cum eodem Deo Patre, et separated from Thee, Who livest
Spiritu Sancto vivis et regnas and reignest, with the same God
Deus in saecula saeculorum. the Father and the Holy Ghost,
Amen. God, world without end. Amen.
 
c) Prayer for Grace
   Perceptio, Corporis tui,    Let not the partaking of Thy
Domine Iesu Christe, quod ego Body, O Lord, Jesus Christ,
indignus sumere praesumo, non which I, though unworthy,
mihi proveniat in iudicium et presume to receive, turn to my
condemnationem: sed pro tua judgment and condemnation; but
pietate, prosit mihi ad let it, through Thy mercy,
tutamentum mentis et corporis, become a safeguard and remedy,
et ad medelam percipiendam. both for soul and body; Who
Qui vivis et regnas cum Deo with God the Father, in the unity
Patre in unitate Spiritus Sancti of the Holy Ghost, livest and
Deus, per omnia saecula reignest God, world without end.
saeculorum. Amen. Amen.
 
THE PRAYERS AT THE COMMUNION
a) Communion of the Priest
Communion of the Body

The priest genuflects, rises and says:

   I will take the Bread of heaven,
   Panem coelestem accipiam, et
and will call upon the Name of
nomen Domini invocabo.
the Lord.
   [He then repeats the words of the Centurion whose humble prayer obtained the healing of his
servant.]

Slightly inclining, he takes both halves of the Host between

the thumb and forefinger of his left hand, and the
paten between the same forefinger and the middle one;
then striking his breast with his right hand, and raising
his voice a little, he says three times devoutly and humbly:
   Domine, non sum dignus, ut    Lord, I am not worthy that
intres sub tectum meum: sed Thou shouldst enter under my
tantum dic verbo, et sanabitur roof; say but the word, and my
anima mea.5 soul shall be healed.5
Then with his right hand, making the Sign of the
 Cross with the Host over the paten, he says:
   Corpus Domini nostri Iesu    The Body of our Lord Jesus
Christi custodiat animam meam Christ preserve my soul unto life
in vitam aeternam. Amen. everlasting. Amen.
He then reverently receives both halves of the Host,
joins his hands, and meditates a short time.

Communion of the Blood

Then he uncovers the Chalice, genuflects, collects whatever

fragments may remain on the corporal, and purifies the paten
over the Chalice, saying:
   What return shall I make to the
   Quid retribuam Domino pro
Lord for all He has given to me?
omnibus quae retribuit mihi?
I will take the chalice of
Calicem salutaris accipiam, et
salvation, and call upon the
nomen Domini invocabo.
Name of the Lord. Praising I will
Laudans invocabo Dominum, et
call upon the Lord, and I shall be
ab inimicis meis salvus ero.
saved from my enemies.
The priest takes the Chalice and making the Sign
of the Cross with it, says:
   Sanguis Domini nostri Iesu    The Blood of our Lord Jesus
Christi custodiat animam meam Christ preserve my soul unto life
in vitam aeternam. Amen. everlasting. Amen.
Then he receives all the Precious Blood, together
with the Particle.
 
b) Communion of the Faithful

If Holy Communion is to be distributed, the server says

the Confiteor. [This was omitted in the 1962 Missal.]
    Confiteor Deo omnipotenti,    I confess to almighty God, to
beatae Mariae semper Virgini, the blessed Mary ever Virgin,
beato Michaeli Archangelo, blessed Michael the Archangel,
beato Ioanni Baptistae, sanctis blessed John the Baptist, the holy
Apostolis Petro et Paulo, Apostles Peter and Paul, to all
omnibus Sanctis, et tibi Pater: the Saints, and to you, Father,
quia peccavi nimis cogitatione, that I have sinned exceedingly in
verbo, et opere: thought, word, and deed,
Here he strikes his breast thrice.
    mea culpa, mea culpa, mea    through my fault, through my
maxima culpa. Ideo precor fault, through my most grievous
beatam Mariam semper fault. Therefore I beseech the
Virginem, beatum Michaelum blessed Mary, ever Virgin,
Archangelum, beatum Ioannem blessed Michael the Archangel,
 Baptistam, sanctos Apostolos blessed John the Baptist, the holy
Petrum et Paulum, omnes Apostles Peter and Paul, all the
Sanctos, et te Pater, orare pro Saints, and you, Father, to pray
me ad Dominum Deum nostrum. to the Lord our God for me.
After which the priest communicates those who are to
communicate, if there be any, saying:
   May almighty God have mercy
   Misereatur vestri omnipotens
upon you, forgive you your sins,
Deus, et dimissis peccatis vestris,
and bring you unto life
perducat vos ad vitam aeternam.
everlasting.
M. Amen. S. Amen.
Making the Sign of the Cross, he continues:
   Indulgentiam, † absolutionem,
   May the almighty and merciful
et remissionem peccatorum
Lord grant you pardon, †
vestrorum tribuat vobis
absolution, and remission of
omnipotens, et misericors
your sins.
Dominus.
M. Amen. S. Amen.
Elevating a particle of the Blessed Sacrament and turning
towards the people, he says:
   Behold the Lamb of God,
   Ecce Agnus Dei, ecce qui tollit
behold Him who taketh away the
peccata mundi.
sins of the world.
And then he says three times:
   Domine, non sum dignus, ut    Lord, I am not worthy that
intres sub tectum meum: sed Thou shouldst enter under my
tantum dic verbo, et sanabitur roof; say but the word, and my
anima mea. soul shall be healed.
He administers the communion, saying to each:
   Corpus Domini nostri Iesu    The Body of our Lord Jesus
Christi custodiat animam tuam in Christ preserve thy soul unto life
vitam aeternam. Amen. everlasting. Amen.
   [If you do not communicate at the Mass, make an act of Spiritual Communion.]
 

 
D. FROM THE ABLUTIONS TO THE END
(Thanksgiving)
 
THE PRAYERS DURING THE ABLUTION
   [After the Communion ceremony the priest makes two ablutions (washings) of the Chalice.]

The priest says silently:

   Quod ore sumpserimus,    Grant, O Lord, that what we
 have taken with our mouth, we
Domine, pura mente capiamus:
may receive with a pure mind;
et de munere temporali fiat nobis
and from a temporal gift may it
remedium sempiternum.
become to us an eternal remedy.
Then he holds out the Chalice to the server -- in Solemn Masses to the deacon -- who pours
wine into it for the first ablution, then the priest proceeds:
   May Thy Body, O Lord, which
   Corpus tuum, Domine, quod
I have received, and Thy Blood
sumpsi, et Sanguis, quem potavi,
which I have drunk, cleave to my
adhaereat visceribus meis: et
bowels; and grant that no stain of
praesta; ut in me non remaneat
sin may remain in me, who have
scelerum macula, quem pura et
been fed with this pure and holy
sancta refecerunt sacramenta:
Sacrament; Who livest and
Qui vivis et regnas in saecula
reignest for ever and ever.
saeculorum. Amen.
Amen.
The priest then washes his fingers and receives the second
ablution. Then he covers the chalice and folding the corporal,
places it on the chalice, as at the beginning of Mass,
and goes to the right side of the altar
to say the prayers from the Missal.
 
THE COMMUNION-VERSE
John 7: 37, 39

Blessed is that servant, whom when his lord

Ultimo festivitátis die dicébat Jesus: Qui in cometh he shall find watching: Amen I say to
me credit, flúmina de ventre ejus fluent aquæ you, he shall place him over all his goods.
vivæ: Hoc autem dixit de Spíritu, quem Alleluia.
acceptúri erant credéntes in eum, allelúja,
allelúja.

The priest kisses the altar.

Then he turns to the people, and says or sings:
S. Dominus vobiscum. P. The Lord be with you.
M. Et cum spiritu tuo. S. And with thy spirit.
S. Oremus. P. Let us pray.

III. CONCLUSION OF THE MASS

[The dismissal and blessing of people, and the last Gospel.]
 
THE DISMISSAL
[The priest announces that the Eucharistic action is ended.]

He turns to the people and says:

 S. Dominus vobiscum. P. The Lord be with you.
M. Et cum spiritu tuo. S. And with thy spirit.
S. Ite, Missa est. P. Go, the Mass is ended.
M. Deo gratias. S. Thanks be to God.
   [At Solemn Mass the dismissal of the people with the chant of Ite, Missa est pertains to the
office of the Deacon.]
 

S. Benedicamus Domino. P. Let us bless the Lord.

M. Deo gratias. S. Thanks be to God.

 
THE BLESSING
   The priest, making a profound reverence, again asks the Blessed Trinity graciously to accept
this Holy Sacrifice.]

Bowing down before the altar, with hands joined upon it, he says:
   May the performance of my
   Placeat tibi, sancta Trinitas, homage be pleasing to Thee, O
obsequium servitutis meae: et holy Trinity: and grant that the
praesta: ut sacrificium, quod Sacrifice which I, though
oculis tuae maiestatis indignus unworthy, have offered up in the
obtulit, tibi sit acceptabile, sight of Thy Majesty, may be
mihique et omnibus, pro quibus acceptable to Thee, and through
illud obtuli, sit, te miserante, Thy mercy, be a propitiation for
propitiabile. Per Christum me, and for all those for whom I
Dominum nostrum. Amen. have offered it. Through Christ
our Lord. Amen.
   [Then he turns to the faithful, invoking upon them the blessing of God and making over them
the Sign of the Cross.]

He kisses the altar, and raising his eyes, extending, raising

and joining his hands, he bows down his head and says:
S. Benedicat vos omnipotens P. May almighty God the Father,
Deus, Pater, et Filius, † et Son, † and Holy Ghost, bless
Spiritus Sanctus. you.
M. Amen. S. Amen.
 
THE LAST GOSPEL
   [The beginning of the Gospel of Saint John, which retraces the Incarnation of the Son of God,
is read from the card at the altar. If the book is used, a different gospel is read.
   At the end, the server answers "Deo gratias." It is eminently proper that the last word of the
Mass should be one of thanksgiving.]

Then turning to the Gospel side of the altar, the priest says:
S. Dominus vobiscum. P. The Lord be with you.
M. Et cum spiritu tuo. S. And with thy spirit.
He then traces the Sign of the Cross, first upon
the altar, and then upon his forehead, lips, and breast, and says:
S. Initium † sancti Evangelii P. The beginning † of the holy
secundum Ioannem. Gospel according to John.
M. Gloria tibi, Domine. S. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
   In the beginning was the Word,
   In principio erat Verbum, et
and the Word was with God, and
Verbum erat apud Deum, et
the Word was God. The same
Deus erat Verbum. Hoc erat in
was in the beginning with God.
principio apud Deum. Omnia per
All things were made by Him,
ipsum facta sunt: et sine ipso
and without Him was made
factum est nihil quod factum est:
nothing that was made: in Him
in ipso vita erat, et vita erat lux
was life, and the life was the
hominem: et lux in tenebris
Light of men; and the Light
lucet, et tenebrae eam non
shineth in darkness, and the
comprehenderunt.
darkness did not comprehend it.
   Fuit homo missus a Deo, cui    There was a man sent from
nomen erat Ioannes. Hic venit in God, whose name was John.
testimonium, ut testimonium This man came for a witness, to
perhiberet de lumine, ut omnes testify concerning the Light, taht
crederent per illum. Non erat ille all might believe through Him.
lux, sed ut testimonium He was not the Light, be he was
perhiberet de lumine. Erat lux to testify concerning the Light.
vera quae illuminat omnem That was the true Light, which
hominem venientem in hunc enlighteneth every man that
mundum. cometh into this world.
   In mundo erat, et mundus per    He was in the world, and the
ipsum factus est et mundus eum world was made by Him, and the
non cognovit. In propria venit, et world knew Him not. He came
sui eum non receperunt. unto His own, and His own
Quotquot autem receperunt eum, received Him not. But as many
dedit eis potestatem filios Dei as received Him to them He gave
fieri, his, qui credunt in nomine power to become sons of God, to
eius: qui non ex sanguinibus, them that believe in His Name,
neque ex voluntate carnis, neque who are born not of blood, nor of
ex voluntate viri, sed ex Deo nati the will of the flesh, nor of the
sunt. will of man, but of God.
Here all kneel.
   Et Verbum caro factum est,    And the Word was made
et habitavit in nobis: et vidimus flesh, and dwelt among us: and
gloriam eius, gloriam quasi we saw His glory, the glory as of
Unigeniti a Patre, plenum gratiae the Only begotten of the Father,
et veritatis. full of grace and truth.
 M. Deo gratias. S. Thanks be to God.