Creator of the stars of night, Thy people's everlasting light,
Jesu, Redeemer, save us all, And hear Thy servants when they call.
Thou, lest the demon's ancient curse, Should doom to death a universe,
In love wast made, Thyself alone, The means to save a world undone.
Towards the cross Thou wentest forth, That Thou might'st heal the crimes of earth;
Proceeding from a virgin shrine, The spotless Victim all divine.
At Whose dread name, majestic now, All knees must bend, all hearts must bow;
And things celestial Thee shall own, And things terrestrial, Lord alone.
O Thou, Whose coming is with dread, To judge and doom the quick and dead.
Thy heavenly grace on us bestow, To shield us from our ghostly foe.
To God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit, Three in One,
Laud, honor, might, and glory be From age to age eternally. Amen.
V. (Is. 45:8) Ye heavens, drop down dew from above, and let the clouds rain down the Just One.
R. Let the earth open and bud forth the Savior.
ANTIPHON AT THE MAGNIFICAT Lk. 1:30,31
Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found grace with the Lord: behold thou shalt conceive, and shalt bring forth a son, alleluia.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
The Presentation of The Blessed Virgin Mary - Nov. 21
Roman Catholic Daily Missal - 1962
As soon as she could walk, Mary was brought to the Temple by her holy parents, Joachim and Anne. With what an ecstasy of delight she must have entered into the Temple, crying out: "How lovely are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts; my soul longeth and fainteth for the courts of the Lord." (Ps. 83:1,2) Have I any of the same desire to consecrate my life to the Lord?
O God, Who didst will that this day the ever blessed Virgin Mary, dwelling-place of the Holy Ghost, should be presented in the temple: grant, we beseech Thee, that through her intecession, we may be worthy to be presented in the temple of Thy glory. Through our Lord.
-- Collect of the Mass
It is truly meet and just, right and for our salvation, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to Thee, holy Lord, Father almighty, eternal God: and that we should praise and bless and proclaim Thee in the Presentation of the blessed Mary ever Virgin: who conceived Thine only-begotten Son by the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost, and the glory of her virginity still abiding, gave forth to the world the eternal Light, Jesus Christ our Lord: through Whom Angels praise Thy Majesty, Dominations worship, Powers stand in awe: the Heavens and the hosts of heaven with blessed Seraphim unite, exult, and celebrate; and we entreat that Thou wouldst bid our voices also to be heard with theirs, singing with lowly praise:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He Who cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosonna in the highest.
-- Preface of the Blessed Virgin with The Sanctus
As soon as she could walk, Mary was brought to the Temple by her holy parents, Joachim and Anne. With what an ecstasy of delight she must have entered into the Temple, crying out: "How lovely are Thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts; my soul longeth and fainteth for the courts of the Lord." (Ps. 83:1,2) Have I any of the same desire to consecrate my life to the Lord?
O God, Who didst will that this day the ever blessed Virgin Mary, dwelling-place of the Holy Ghost, should be presented in the temple: grant, we beseech Thee, that through her intecession, we may be worthy to be presented in the temple of Thy glory. Through our Lord.
-- Collect of the Mass
It is truly meet and just, right and for our salvation, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to Thee, holy Lord, Father almighty, eternal God: and that we should praise and bless and proclaim Thee in the Presentation of the blessed Mary ever Virgin: who conceived Thine only-begotten Son by the overshadowing of the Holy Ghost, and the glory of her virginity still abiding, gave forth to the world the eternal Light, Jesus Christ our Lord: through Whom Angels praise Thy Majesty, Dominations worship, Powers stand in awe: the Heavens and the hosts of heaven with blessed Seraphim unite, exult, and celebrate; and we entreat that Thou wouldst bid our voices also to be heard with theirs, singing with lowly praise:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He Who cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosonna in the highest.
-- Preface of the Blessed Virgin with The Sanctus
Friday, November 11, 2011
Believing Him
John 11:26 "And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?"
The strength of commitment that we have to our Lord Jesus Christ is challenged in so many ways today. So much of our lives is sadly weak and superficial as to not warrant the drawing of the shades each morning. We tend to live our days waiting for the next high point of excitment and satisfaction, expecting God to cater to our whims and fancies. When our times are not filled with these exhilarating pinnacles of inspiration, do we not find ourselves simply trudging along and groaning "woe is me?" What a poor and sickly form of Christianity this is. Yea, in so doing we trample underfoot the very excellence, beauty, and grace of our precious Savior. The faith that Jesus requires is no less than that which the Holy Spirit provides for fill us to overflowing. However, it is up to us to make the decision how we will live; the Lord cannot and will not do that for us. Man is created in the image of God and with that includes the privilege and responsibility to believe and act in our world. Jesus Christ gave Himself to the point of death to set us free from the law, sin, and separation. By surrendering ourselves to His good and gracious plans for our lives, we open the door to innumerable and eternal blessings poured out from His heavenly throne. Patient perseverance in faith and it shall be accomplished. Do you believe this?
The strength of commitment that we have to our Lord Jesus Christ is challenged in so many ways today. So much of our lives is sadly weak and superficial as to not warrant the drawing of the shades each morning. We tend to live our days waiting for the next high point of excitment and satisfaction, expecting God to cater to our whims and fancies. When our times are not filled with these exhilarating pinnacles of inspiration, do we not find ourselves simply trudging along and groaning "woe is me?" What a poor and sickly form of Christianity this is. Yea, in so doing we trample underfoot the very excellence, beauty, and grace of our precious Savior. The faith that Jesus requires is no less than that which the Holy Spirit provides for fill us to overflowing. However, it is up to us to make the decision how we will live; the Lord cannot and will not do that for us. Man is created in the image of God and with that includes the privilege and responsibility to believe and act in our world. Jesus Christ gave Himself to the point of death to set us free from the law, sin, and separation. By surrendering ourselves to His good and gracious plans for our lives, we open the door to innumerable and eternal blessings poured out from His heavenly throne. Patient perseverance in faith and it shall be accomplished. Do you believe this?
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