The Ordinary of the Mass

Latin	English
IN nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.	IN the name of the Father, and of the Son, etc. Amen.
Ant. Introibo ad altare Dei.	Ant. I will go in to the altar of God.
R. Ad Deum, qui lætificat juventutem meam.	R. To God, Who rejoiceth my youth.

Psalm XLII

Latin	English
P. Judica me, Deus, et discerne causam meam de gente non sancta: ab homine iniquo et doloso erue me.	P. Judge me, O God, and distinguish my cause from the nation that is not holy: from the unjust and deceitful man deliver me.
R. Quia tu es, Deus, fortitudo mea, quare me repulisti, et quare tristis incedo dum affligit me inimicus?	R. Since Thou, O God, art my strength, why hast Thou rejected me; and why do I go sorrowful whilst the enemy afflicteth me?
P. Emitte lucem tuam et veritatem tuam: ipsa me deduxerunt, et adduxerunt in montem sanctum tuum, et in tabernacula tua.	P. Send forth Thy light and Thy truth; they have conducted and brought me unto the holy mount, and into Thy tabernacles.
R. Et introibo ad altare Dei: ad Deum qui lætificat juventutem meam.	R. And I will go in to the altar of God: to God Who rejoiceth my youth.
P. Confitebor tibi in cithara, Deus, Deus meus: quare tristis es, anima mea? et quare conturbas me?	P. I will praise Thee on the harp, O God, my God: why art thou sorrowful, O my soul? and why dost thou disturb me?
R. Spera in Deo, quoniam adhuc confitebor illi: salutare vultus mei, et Deus meus.	R. Hope in God, for Him will I still praise: He is my God, and the Saviour I look for.
P. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto.	P. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, etc.
R. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.	R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
P. Introibo ad altare Dei.	P. I will go in to the altar of God.
R. Ad Deum qui lætificat juventutem meam.	R. To God Who rejoiceth my youth.
P. Adjutorium nostrum in nomine Domini.	P. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
R. Qui fecit cœlum et terram.	R. Who made heaven and earth.
P. Confiteor Deo omnipotenti, etc.	P. I confess to Almighty God, etc.
R. Misereatur tui omnipotens Deus, et dimissis peccatis tuis, perducat te ad vitam æternam.	R. May Almighty God be merciful to thee, and, forgiving thee thy sins, bring thee to everlasting life.
P. Amen.	P. Amen.
R. Confiteor Deo omnipotenti, beatæ Mariæ semper virgini, beato Michaeli Archangelo, beato Joanni Baptistæ, sanctis apostolis Petro et Paulo, omnibus sanctis, et tibi Pater, quia peccavi nimis cogitatione, verbo, et opere, mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Ideo precor beatam Mariam semper virginem, beatum Michaelem Archangelum, beatum Joannem Baptistam, sanctos apostolos Petrum et Paulum, omnes sanctos, et te, Pater, orare pro me ad Dominum Deum nostrum.	R. I confess to Almighty God, to the blessed Mary ever virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy apostles Peter and Paul, to all the saints, and to you, Father, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore I beseech the blessed Mary ever virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy apostles Peter and Paul, and all the saints, and you, O Father, to pray to the Lord our God for me.
P. Misereatur vestri omnipotens Deus et dimissis peccatis vestris, perducat vos ad vitam æternam.	P. May Almighty God be merciful unto you, and, forgiving you your sins, bring you to life everlasting.
R. Amen.	R. Amen.
P. Indulgentiam, absolutionem, et remissionem peccatorum nostrorum, tribuat nobis omnipotens et misericors Dominus.	P. May the almighty and most merciful Lord grant us pardon, absolution, and remission of our sins.
R. Amen.	R. Amen.
P. Deus, tu conversus vivificabis nos.	P. O God, Thou being turned toward us, wilt enliven us.
R. Et plebs tua lætabitur in te.	R. And Thy people will rejoice in Thee.
P. Ostende nobis, Domine, misericordiam tuam.	P. Show us, O Lord, Thy mercy.
R. Et salutare tuum da nobis.	R. And grant us Thy salvation.
P. Domine, exaudi orationem meam.	P. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. Et clamor meus ad te veniat.	R. And let my cry come unto Thee.
P. Dominus vobiscum.	P. The Lord be with you.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.	R. And with thy spirit.

The Priest going to the Altar, says:

Take away from us our iniquities, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that we may be worthy to enter, with pure minds, into the Holy of holies: through, etc. Amen.

Bowing down, he says:

We beseech Thee, O Lord, by the merits of Thy saints whose relics are here, and of all the saints, that Thou wouldst vouchsafe to forgive me all my sins. Amen.

Whilst he reads the Introit, say:

Let the name of the Lord be blessed both now and for ever. From the rising to the setting of the sun all praise is due to the name of the Lord. Who is like the Lord our God, Who dwells on high, and looks on all that is humble both in heaven and earth? Glory be to the Father, etc.

The Kyrie

Latin	English
P. Kyrie eleison.	P. Lord have mercy on us.
R. Kyrie eleison.	R. Lord have mercy on us.
P. Kyrie eleison.	P. Lord have mercy on us.
R. Christe eleison.	R. Christ have mercy on us.
P. Christe eleison.	P. Christ have mercy on us.
R. Christe eleison.	R. Christ have mercy on us.
P. Kyrie eleison.	P. Lord have mercy on us.
R. Kyrie eleison.	R. Lord have mercy on us.
P. Kyrie eleison.	P. Lord have mercy on us.

Gloria in Excelsis

Latin	English
Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonæ voluntatis. Laudamus te; benedicimus te; adoramus te; glorificamus te. Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam, Domine Deus, Rex cœlestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine Fili unigenite, Jesu Christe. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Quoniam tu solus sanctus. Tu solus Dominus. Tu solus altissimus, Jesu Christe, cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris. Amen.	Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace to men of good will. We praise Thee; we bless Thee; we adore Thee; we glorify Thee. We give Thee thanks for Thy great glory. O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son. O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Who takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayers. Who sittest at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For Thou only art the Lord. Thou only art holy. Thou only, O Jesus Christ, together with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Latin

English

Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonæ voluntatis. Laudamus te; benedicimus te; adoramus te; glorificamus te. Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam, Domine Deus, Rex cœlestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine Fili unigenite, Jesu Christe. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Quoniam tu solus sanctus. Tu solus Dominus. Tu solus altissimus, Jesu Christe, cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris. Amen.

Glory be to God on high, and on earth peace to men of good will. We praise Thee; we bless Thee; we adore Thee; we glorify Thee. We give Thee thanks for Thy great glory. O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son. O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Who takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayers. Who sittest at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For Thou only art the Lord. Thou only art holy. Thou only, O Jesus Christ, together with the Holy Ghost, art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Turning towards the people, he says:

Latin	English
P. Dominus vobiscum.	P. The Lord be with you.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.	R. And with thy spirit.

At the Collects

We humbly beseech Thee, O almighty and eternal God, mercifully to give ear to the prayers of Thy servant, which he offers to Thee in the name of Thy Church, and on behalf of us Thy people: accept them to the honor of Thy name, and the good of our souls, and grant us all those blessings that may contribute to our salvation: through, etc. Amen.

At the Epistle

Be Thou, O Lord, eternally praised and blessed, for having communicated Thy Spirit to Thy holy prophets and apostles, disclosing to them admirable secrets, redounding to Thy glory and our great good. We firmly believe their word, because it is Thine. Give us, we beseech Thee, the happiness to understand their instructions, and so conform our lives thereto, that, at the hour of death, we may merit to be received by Thee into the mansions of eternal bliss.

At the end of the Epistle the Clerk answers:

Latin	English
Deo gratias.	Thanks be to God.

During the Gradual or Tract

How wonderful, O Lord, is Thy name through the whole earth! I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall be ever in my mouth. Be Thou my God and protector; in Thee alone I put my trust; oh, let me never be confounded!

Before the Gospel

Cleanse my heart and my lips, O Almighty God, Who didst cleanse the lips of the prophet Isaias with a burning coal; and vouchsafe, through Thy gracious mercy, so to purify me, that I may worthily attend to Thy holy Gospel: through Christ our Lord. Amen.

May the Lord be in my heart, and on my lips, that I may worthily, and in a becoming manner, attend to His Gospel. Amen.

Latin	English
P. Dominus vobiscum.	P. The Lord be with you.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.	R. And with thy spirit.
P. Sequentia (vel initium) sancti Evangelii secundum, etc.	P. The continuation (or the beginning) of the holy Gospel according to, etc.
R. Gloria tibi, Domine.	R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

During the Gospel

Be Thou ever adored and praised, O Lord, Who, not content to instruct us by Thy prophets and apostles, hast even vouchsafed to speak to us by Thy only Son, Our Saviour Jesus Christ, commanding us by a voice from heaven to hear Him: grant us, merciful God, the grace to profit by His divine and heavenly doctrine. All that is written of Thee, divine Jesus, in Thy Gospel, is truth itself; manifesting infinite wisdom in Thy actions; power and goodness in Thy miracles; light and instruction in Thy maxims. With Thee, sacred Redeemer, are the words of eternal life; to whom shall we go but to Thee, eternal Fountain of Truth? I firmly believe, O God, all Thou teachest; give me only grace to practise what Thou commandest, and command what Thou pleasest.

At the end of the Gospel, answer:

Latin	English
R. Laus tibi, Christe.	R. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

Then add with the Priest in a low voice:

May our sins be blotted out by the words of the Gospel.

The Nicene Creed

Latin	English
Credo in unum Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, factorem cœli et terræ, visibilium omnium et invisibilium.	I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
Et in unum Dominum Jesum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum; et ex Patre natum ante omnia sæcula. Deum de Deo; Lumen de lumine; Deum verum de Deo vero; genitum, non factum; consubstantialem Patri, per quem omnia facta sunt. Qui propter nos homines, et propter nostram salutem, descendit de cœlis, et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto, ex Maria Virgine, et homo factus est. Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato, passus et sepultus est. Et resurrexit tertia die secundum Scripturas. Et ascendit in cœlum, sedet ad dexteram Patris. Et iterum venturus est cum gloria judicare vivos et mortuos: cujus regni non erit finis.	And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God; and born of the Father before all ages. God of God; Light of light; true God of true God; begotten, not made; consubstantial to the Father, by Whom all things were made. Who for us men, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and became incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man. He was crucified also for us, suffered under Pontius Pilate, and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures. And ascended into heaven, sitteth at the right hand of the Father; and He is to come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, of Whose kingdom there shall be no end.
Et in Spiritum Sanctum, Dominum et vivificantem, qui ex Patre Filioque procedit: qui cum Patre et Filio simul adoratur, et conglorificatur: qui locutus est per prophetas. Et unam sanctam Catholicam et Apostolicam Ecclesiam. Confiteor unum baptisma in remissionem peccatorum. Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum, et vitam venturi sæculi. Amen.	And in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of Life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son: Who, together with the Father and the Son, is adored and glorified: Who spoke by the prophets. And one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. And I expect the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
P. Dominus vobiscum.	P. The Lord be with you.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.	R. And with thy spirit.
Oremus.	Let us pray.

At the Offertory

O my God, I sincerely offer myself and all I have to Thee, to do and suffer whatever Thou commandest or permittest. Receive my offering, and cleanse me from my sins, that through the infinite merits of the victim about to be presented to Thy divine Majesty I may become acceptable in Thy sight.

Oblation of the Host

Accept, O holy Father, almighty and eternal God, this unspotted host, which I, Thy unworthy servant, offer unto Thee, my living and true God, for my innumerable sins, offences, and negligences, and for all here present; as also for all faithful Christians, both living and dead, that it may avail both me and them unto life everlasting. Amen.

When the Priest pours the wine and water into the chalice.

O God, Who in creating human nature hast wonderfully dignified it, and still more wonderfully reformed it, grant that, by the mystery of this water and wine, we may be made partakers of His divine nature, Who vouchsafed to become partaker of our human nature, namely, Jesus Christ our Lord, Thy Son, Who with Thee, in the unity of, etc. Amen.

Oblation of the Chalice

We offer unto Thee, O Lord, the chalice of salvation, beseeching Thy clemency that it may ascend before Thy divine Majesty as a sweet odor, for our salvation, and for that of the whole world. Amen.

When the Priest bows before the altar.

Accept us, O Lord, in the spirit of humility and contrition of heart, and grant that the sacrifice which we offer this day in Thy sight may be pleasing to Thee, O Lord God.

When he blesses the bread and wine.

Come, O almighty and eternal God, the Sanctifier, and bless this sacrifice, prepared for the glory of Thy holy name.

Washing his fingers, he says Ps. xxv.

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

Bowing before the Altar, he says:

Receive, O holy Trinity, this oblation which we make to Thee, in memory of the passion, resurrection, and ascension of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and in honor of the blessed Mary, ever virgin, the blessed John the Baptist, the holy apostles Peter and Paul, and of all the saints, that it may be available to their honor and our salvation; and may they vouchsafe to intercede for us in heaven whose memory we celebrate on earth. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Turning towards the people, he says:

Latin	English
P. Orate fratres, ut meum ac vestrum sacrificium acceptabile fiat apud Deum Patrem omnipotentem.	P. Brethren, pray that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty.
R. Suscipiat Dominus sacrificium de manibus tuis, ad laudem et gloriam nominis sui, ad utilitatem quoque nostram, totiusque Ecclesiæ suæ sanctæ.	R. May the Lord receive the sacrifice from thy hands, to the praise and glory of His name, and to our benefit, and that of His entire holy Church.

At the Secret Prayer or Prayers

Mercifully hear our prayers, O Lord, and graciously accept this oblation, which we Thy servants present to Thee; that as we offer it to the honor of Thy name, so it may be to us here a means of obtaining Thy grace, and hereafter eternal happiness. Through, etc.

Latin	English
P. Per omnia sæcula sæculorum.	P. World without end.
R. Amen.	R. Amen.
P. Dominus vobiscum.	P. The Lord be with you.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.	R. And with thy spirit.
P. Sursum corda.	P. Lift up your hearts.
R. Habemus ad Dominum.	R. We have lifted them up to the Lord.
P. Gratias agamus Domino Deo nostro.	P. Let us give thanks to our Lord God.
R. Dignum et justum est.	R. It is meet and just.

The Preface

Latin	English
Vere dignum et justum est, æquum et salutare, nos tibi semper et ubique gratias agere, Domine sancte, Pater omnipotens, æterne Deus; per Christum Dominum nostrum. Per quem majestatem tuam laudant angeli, adorant dominationes, tremunt potestates. Cœli cœlorumque virtutes ac beata seraphim, socia exultatione concelebrant. Cum quibus et nostras voces ut admitti jubeas deprecamur, supplici confessione dicentes:	It is truly meet and just, right, and available to salvation, that we should always, and in all places, give thanks to Thee, O holy Lord, Father Almighty, eternal God. Through Christ our Lord: by Whom the angels praise Thy Majesty, the dominations adore it, the powers tremble before it, the heavenly virtues and blessed seraphim with common jubilee glorify it. Together with whom we beseech Thee, that we may be admitted to join our humble voices, saying:
Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt cœli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis.	Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Latin

English

Vere dignum et justum est, æquum et salutare, nos tibi semper et ubique gratias agere, Domine sancte, Pater omnipotens, æterne Deus; per Christum Dominum nostrum. Per quem majestatem tuam laudant angeli, adorant dominationes, tremunt potestates. Cœli cœlorumque virtutes ac beata seraphim, socia exultatione concelebrant. Cum quibus et nostras voces ut admitti jubeas deprecamur, supplici confessione dicentes:

It is truly meet and just, right, and available to salvation, that we should always, and in all places, give thanks to Thee, O holy Lord, Father Almighty, eternal God. Through Christ our Lord: by Whom the angels praise Thy Majesty, the dominations adore it, the powers tremble before it, the heavenly virtues and blessed seraphim with common jubilee glorify it. Together with whom we beseech Thee, that we may be admitted to join our humble voices, saying:

Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt cœli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis.

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

The Canon of the Mass

We therefore humbly pray and beseech Thee, most merciful Father, through Jesus Christ Thy Son, our Lord, that Thou wouldst vouchsafe to accept and bless these gifts, these presents, these holy unspotted sacrifices, which in the first place we offer Thee for Thy holy Catholic Church, to which vouchsafe to grant peace; as also to preserve, unite, and govern it throughout the world: together with Thy servant N. our Pope, N. our Bishop, as also all orthodox believers and professors of the Catholic and Apostolic Faith.

At the Commemoration of the Living

Be mindful, O Lord, of Thy servants, men and women, N. and N. (The Priest prays silently for those he wishes to pray for.) And of all here present, whose faith and devotion are known unto Thee, for whom we offer, or who offer up to Thee, this sacrifice of praise for themselves, their families, and friends: for the redemption of their souls, for the health and salvation they hope for, and for which they now pay their vows to Thee, the eternal, living, and true God.

Communicating with, and honoring in the first place, the memory of the ever-glorious Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord and God Jesus Christ; as also of the blessed apostles and martyrs, Peter and Paul, Andrew, James, John, Thomas, James, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon and Thaddeus, Linus, Cletus, Clement, Xystus, Cornelius, Cyprian, Lawrence, Chrysogonus, John and Paul, Cosmas and Damian, and of all Thy saints; by whose merits and prayers grant that we may be always defended by the help of Thy protection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Spreading his hands over the Oblation, he says:

We therefore beseech Thee, O Lord, graciously to accept this oblation of our servitude, as also of Thy whole family; dispose our days in Thy peace, preserve us from eternal damnation, and rank us in the number of Thine elect. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Which oblation do Thou, O God, vouchsafe in all respects to bless, approve, ratify, and accept; that it may be made for us the body and blood of Thy most beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Qui pridie quam pateretur, accepit panem in sanctas ac venerabiles manus suas; et elevatis oculis in cœlum, ad te Deum, Patrem suum omnipotentem, tibi gratias agens, benedixit, fregit, deditque discipulis suis, dicens: Accipite et manducate ex hoc omnes: Hoc est enim corpus meum.

Simili modo postquam cœnatum est, accipiens et hunc præclarum calicem in sanctas ac venerabiles manus suas; item tibi gratias agens benedixit, deditque discipulis suis, dicens: Accipite, et bibite ex eo omnes: Hic est enim calix sanguinis mei, novi et æterni testamenti; mysterium fidei; qui pro vobis, et pro multis effundetur in remissionem peccatorum. Hæc quotiescunque feceritis, in mei memoriam facietis.

At the Elevation

While the priest pronounces the words of consecration, do you contemplate in silence the wonders that pass before you. Your God, your Saviour, and your Judge descends on the altar; hail His sacred presence by the most lively sentiments of respect, confidence, and love.

O Victim of salvation! Eternal King! Incarnate Word! sacrificed for me and all mankind! Precious body of the Son of God! Sacred flesh, torn with nails, pierced with a lance, and bleeding on a cross for us poor sinners! Amazing goodness! infinite love! Oh let that tender love plead now in my behalf: let all my iniquities be here effaced, and my name written in the Book of Life. I believe in Thee; I hope in Thee; I love Thee. To Thee be honor, praise, glory, and benediction, forever and ever. Amen.

O sacred blood, flowing from the wounds of Jesus Christ, and washing away the sins of the world! cleanse, sanctify, and preserve my soul, that nothing may ever separate me from Thee. Behold, O eternal Father, Thy only-begotten Son, and look upon the face of Thy Christ, in Whom Thou art well pleased. Hear the voice of His blood crying out to Thee, not for vengeance, but for mercy and pardon. Accept this divine oblation, and through the infinite merits of all the sufferings that Jesus endured on the cross for our salvation, be pleased to look upon us, and upon all Thy people, with an eye of mercy.

We most humbly beseech Thee, Almighty God, command these things to be carried by the hands of Thy holy angels to Thy altar on high, in the sight of Thy divine Majesty, that as many as shall partake of the most sacred body and blood of Thy Son at this altar may be filled with every heavenly grace and blessing, through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

At the Commemoration of the Dead

Be mindful also, O Lord, of Thy servants N. and N., who are gone before us with the sign of faith, and rest in the sleep of peace.

Here particular mention is made of such of the dead as are to be prayed for.

To these, O Lord, and to all that sleep in Christ, grant, we beseech Thee, a place of refreshment, light, and peace, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Here, striking his breast, the Priest says:

Also to us sinners, Thy servants, confiding in the multitude of Thy mercies, vouchsafe to grant some part and fellowship with Thy holy apostles and martyrs; with John, Stephen, Matthias, Barnabas, Ignatius, Alexander, Marcellinus, Peter, Felicitas, Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, Cecilia, Anastasia, and with all Thy saints: into whose company we beseech Thee to admit us, not in consideration of our merits, but of Thy own gratuitous pardon, through Christ our Lord.

By Whom, O Lord, Thou dost always create, sanctify, enliven, bless, and give us all these good things. By Him, and with Him, and in Him, is to Thee, God the Father Almighty, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, all honor and glory.

Latin	English
P. Per omnia sæcula sæculorum.	P. Forever and ever.
R. Amen.	R. Amen.
Oremus.	Let us pray.
Præceptis salutaribus moniti, et divina institutione formati, audemus dicere:	Being instructed by Thy saving precepts, and following Thy divine directions, we presume to say:
Pater noster, qui es in cœlis, sanctificetur nomen tuum; adveniat regnum tuum; fiat voluntas tua sicut in cœlo, et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidianum, da nobis hodie; et dimitte nobis debita nostra, sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem.	Our Father, Who art in heaven: hallowed be Thy name: Thy kingdom come: Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread: and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation.
R. Sed libera nos a malo.	R. But deliver us from evil.
P. Amen.	P. Amen.

Deliver us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, from all evils, past, present, and to come: and by the intercession of the blessed and ever-glorious Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and of the holy apostles Peter and Paul, and of Andrew, and of all the saints, mercifully grant peace in our days: that through the assistance of Thy mercy we may be always free from sin, and secure from all disturbance, through the same Jesus Christ Thy Son, Our Lord, Who with Thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, God.

Latin	English
P. Per omnia sæcula sæculorum.	P. World without end.
R. Amen.	R. Amen.
P. Pax Domini sit semper vobiscum.	P. May the peace of the Lord be always with you.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.	R. And with thy spirit.

At his breaking and putting part of the Host into the chalice, say:

May this mixture and consecration of the body and blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ be to us that receive it effectual to eternal life. Amen.

Then bowing and striking his breast, he says:

Latin	English
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.	Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.	Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem.	Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, give us peace.

In Masses for the Dead, he says twice, Give them rest; and lastly, eternal rest. The following prayer is also omitted:

Lord Jesus Christ, Who saidst to Thy apostles, My peace I leave you, regard not my sins, but the faith of Thy Church; and grant her that peace and unity which is agreeable to Thy will, Who livest, etc. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, Who, according to the will of Thy Father, through the co-operation of the Holy Ghost, hast, by Thy death, given life to the world: deliver me by this Thy most sacred body and blood from all my iniquities and from all evils: make me always adhere to Thy commandments, and never suffer me to be separated from Thee: Who livest and reignest with God, the Father, in the unity of, etc. Amen.

Let not the participation of Thy body, O Lord Jesus Christ, which I, though unworthy, presume to receive, turn to my judgment and condemnation: but through Thy mercy may it be a safeguard and remedy both of soul and body. Who with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Taking the Host in his hands he says:

I will take the bread of heaven and call upon the name of the Lord.

Striking his breast, he repeats three times:

Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldst enter under my roof: say but the word, and my soul shall be healed.

On receiving the sacred Species, he says:

May the body of Our Lord Jesus Christ preserve my soul to life everlasting. Amen.

Taking the chalice in his hands, he says:

What return shall I make the Lord for all He has given to me? I will take the chalice of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord. Praising I will call upon the Lord, and shall be saved from my enemies.

Receiving the blood of Our Saviour, he says:

May the blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ preserve my soul to everlasting life. Amen.

During the Ablutions and Post Communion make a Spiritual Communion, as follows:

O my divine Saviour! I fervently adore Thee in this sacred and venerable sacrament; I love Thee with all the affections of my heart, and I hope with confidence in that infinite goodness which induces Thee to remain among us. Oh, that I could this moment enjoy the happiness of really communicating! Oh, that I could this day receive that precious body which was once sacrificed for my love, and that adorable blood which flowed from Thy sacred veins to wash away the sins of the world! But, alas! I am most unworthy of so great a favor. I do not deserve to receive Thee, O God of all sanctity! Yet I ardently desire to do so, and I humbly conjure Thee to accept this desire, and to give Thyself to me by the influence of Thy all-powerful grace. Come, O my God! my only good! come to me, for I now offer Thee my whole heart, most ardently desiring that it should belong to Thee for Whose love it was created, and Whose love can alone make it truly happy. I now consecrate and present to Thee all my thoughts, words, and actions, from this moment to the happy day of my next communion, in union with Thy infinite merits, and as a preparation for that great happiness. O my God, I already look forward to it with joy, and I beg of Thee most earnestly to grant me such purity of heart, and such fervent dispositions in approaching Thy holy table, that each communion may produce in my soul an increase of Thy fear and love, and strengthen me to perform the exalted duties of a true Christian, in whatever situation of life Thy providence shall hereafter place me.

Latin	English
P. Dominus vobiscum.	P. The Lord be with you.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.	R. And with thy spirit.
P. Ite missa est. (vel Benedicamus Domino).	P. Go, you are dismissed (or Let us bless the Lord).
R. Deo gratias.	R. Thanks be to God.

In Masses for the Dead.

Latin	English
P. Requiescant in pace.	P. May they rest in peace.
R. Amen.	R. Amen.

Bowing before the Altar, the Priest says:

Let the performance of my homage be pleasing to Thee, O Holy Trinity: and grant that the sacrifice which I, though unworthy, have offered in presence of Thy Majesty, may be acceptable to Thee, and through Thy mercy be a propitiation for me and all those for whom it has been offered. Through, etc. Amen.

Turning toward the people he gives them his blessing, saying:

May Almighty God the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost bless you. Amen.

Latin	English
P. Dominus vobiscum.	P. The Lord be with you.
R. Et cum spiritu tuo.	R. And with thy spirit.
P. Initium sancti Evangelii secundum Joannem.	P. The beginning of the Gospel according to St. John.
R. Gloria tibi, Domine.	R. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

The Last Gospel

Latin	English
In principio erat Verbum, et Verbum erat apud Deum, et Deus erat Verbum. Hoc erat in principio apud Deum. Omnia per ipsum facta sunt: et sine ipso factum est nihil, quod factum est; in ipso vita erat, et vita erat lux hominum: et lux in tenebris lucet, et tenebræ eam non comprehenderunt. Fuit homo missus a Deo, cui nomen erat Joannes. Hic venit in testimonium, ut testimonium perhiberet de lumine, ut omnes crederent per illum. Non erat ille lux, sed ut testimonium perhiberet de lumine. Erat lux vera, quæ illuminat omnem hominem venientem in hunc mundum. In mundo erat, et mundus per ipsum factus est, et mundus eum non cognovit. In propria venit, et sui eum non receperunt; quotquot autem receperunt eum, dedit eis potestatem filios Dei fieri, his, qui credunt in nomine ejus: qui non ex sanguinibus, neque ex voluntate carnis, neque ex voluntate viri, sed ex Deo nati sunt. Et Verbum caro factum est, et habitavit in nobis; et vidimus gloriam ejus, gloriam quasi unigeniti a Patre, plenum gratiæ, et veritatis.	In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him, and without Him was made nothing that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men: and the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. There was a man sent from God whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to give testimony of the light, that all men might believe through him. He was not the light, but was to give testimony of the light. That was the true light which enlighteneth every man that cometh into this world. He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not. He came into His own, and His own received Him not. But as many as received Him, He gave them power to be made the sons of God, to them that believe in His name: who are born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us: and we saw His glory, the glory as it were of the only-begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
R. Deo gratias.	R. Thanks be to God.

Latin

English

In principio erat Verbum, et Verbum erat apud Deum, et Deus erat Verbum. Hoc erat in principio apud Deum. Omnia per ipsum facta sunt: et sine ipso factum est nihil, quod factum est; in ipso vita erat, et vita erat lux hominum: et lux in tenebris lucet, et tenebræ eam non comprehenderunt. Fuit homo missus a Deo, cui nomen erat Joannes. Hic venit in testimonium, ut testimonium perhiberet de lumine, ut omnes crederent per illum. Non erat ille lux, sed ut testimonium perhiberet de lumine. Erat lux vera, quæ illuminat omnem hominem venientem in hunc mundum. In mundo erat, et mundus per ipsum factus est, et mundus eum non cognovit. In propria venit, et sui eum non receperunt; quotquot autem receperunt eum, dedit eis potestatem filios Dei fieri, his, qui credunt in nomine ejus: qui non ex sanguinibus, neque ex voluntate carnis, neque ex voluntate viri, sed ex Deo nati sunt. Et Verbum caro factum est, et habitavit in nobis; et vidimus gloriam ejus, gloriam quasi unigeniti a Patre, plenum gratiæ, et veritatis.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him, and without Him was made nothing that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men: and the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. There was a man sent from God whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to give testimony of the light, that all men might believe through him. He was not the light, but was to give testimony of the light. That was the true light which enlighteneth every man that cometh into this world. He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not. He came into His own, and His own received Him not. But as many as received Him, He gave them power to be made the sons of God, to them that believe in His name: who are born not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us: and we saw His glory, the glory as it were of the only-begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

R. Deo gratias.

R. Thanks be to God.