Devotions, General and Particular

1. Commemoration of Saints.

O God, who makest us glad by the merits and intercession of blessed George, Thy martyr; mercifully grant that they, who through him implore Thy loving-kindness, may obtain Thy help and protection. Through Christ our Lord.

O God, for whose Church Thy glorious Pontiff Thomas died under the swords of the wicked; grant, we beseech Thee, that all who implore his help may obtain the salutary fruit of his prayer. Through Christ our Lord.

Almighty God, who in Thy servant Saint Patrick hast glorified the virtues of courage and faith; grant that, by his merits and intercession, Thy servants who venerate his name may, through Thy mercy, attain that victory for which they are content joyously to peril their lives. Through Christ our Lord.

We humbly entreat Thy Majesty, O Lord, that as the blessed apostle Andrew was known as a preacher and ruler in Thy Church, so he may be for those who

St.

George, Patron of England.

St.

Thomas,

Martyr and

Pontiff.

St.

Patrick, Apostle of Ire-land.

St.

Andrew, Patron of Scotland.

St. David Patron of Wales.

claim his patronage a perpetual intercessor in Thy sight. Through Christ our Lord.

Almighty God, ever glorious in Thy saints, grant, we beseech Thee, that all who from the land of Saint David have gone forth to war, may, under the protection of his merits and prayers, attain the end for which they fight, and ever give thanks to Thy name. Through Christ our Lord.

In general.

For one going to the front.

2. For Friends.

Visit, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the dwellings of Thy servants, and drive far from them all the assaults of the enemy: may Thy holy angels dwell there and keep them in peace, and may Thy blessing be upon them all. Through Christ our Lord.

O God of infinite mercy and boundless majesty, whom no distance of place nor length of time can part from those for whom Thou carest; be present to Thy servant... who confides in Thee, and, through all the way in which he is to go, be pleased to be his Guide and his Companion. May no adversity harm him; no difficulty oppose him; may all things turn out happily and prosperously for him; that, by the aid of Thy right hand, whatsoever he has asked for with a reasonable desire, he may speedily find brought to good effect. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

We humbly beseech Thy Majesty, O Lord, that Thou wouldst graciously protect with heavenly aid Thy servant... who relies on Thy mercy, and keep him safe with Thine unceasing protection; that he may continually serve Thee, and not be parted from Thee by any temptation. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Lord, Thou knowest how busy Thy servant must be to-day: if he forgets Thee, do not Thou forget him.

Soul of Christ, sanctify him;

Body of Christ, save him;

Blood of Christ, inebriate him;

Water from the side of Christ, wash him:

Passion of Christ, strengthen him,

O good Jesu, hear him:

Within Thy wounds hide him.

Suffer him not to be separated from Thee;

From the malicious enemy defend him:

In the hour of death call him:

And bid him come unto Thee;

That with all Thy saints he may praise Thee, To all eternity.

O God, by whose command the moments of our life run their course; receive our prayers for Thy servant... lying sick, on whose behalf we implore Thy mercy; that our fears on account of his danger

For one at the front.

For a sick or wounded friend.

may be turned to joy at his recovery. Through Christ our Lord. For one To Thee, O Lord, I commend the soul of departed. Thy servant... that, dead unto the world he may live unto Thee; and, whatsoever sins he hath committed through the weakness of his human nature, do Thou, of Thy mercy and pardon, wash away. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Absolve, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the soul of Thy servant... from every bond of sin, that, being raised in the glory of the resurrection, he may be refreshed among Thy saints and elect. Through Christ our Lord.

For France.

For

Belgium.

3. For our Allies.

Remember not, O Lord, the offences but the faith of Thy children; and grant that, purified from all wickedness, they may triumph over their enemies and serve Thee with a constant heart. Through Christ our Lord.

O most merciful Lord who, whilst hanging on the Cross, didst give to Thy disciple Thy Mother as his charge; grant that they, to whom is entrusted the relic of Thy most precious Blood, may find in her Motherly patronage a support in all their sorrows, and in her prayers an earnest of victory. Who livest and reignest God, for ever and ever.

O God, who art both the Restorer and the Ruler of mankind; grant, we beseech Thee, that Thy Church may ever be increased by a new offspring, and grow up by the devotion of all the faithful. Through Christ our Lord.

O Christ, our Creator and Redeemer, Almighty Lord God, forgive all their sins to all who are joined to us by friendship, and to all Thy faithful people. Deliver them from all evil, preserve them in all good, and bring them to everlasting joy. Who livest and reignest, God, world without end.

4. Penitential.

Lay not to our charge, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the sins of our fathers and of us Thy children, but, as we make haste to acknowledge our transgressions, do Thou make speed to forgive them. Through Christ our Lord.

Spare, O Lord, spare Thy people; and be not angry with us for ever.

O God, in whose Passion, according to the word of Simeon, a sword of pain pierced the most sweet soul of the glorious Virgin and Mother Mary; mercifully grant that we, who reverently remember her sorrows, may obtain the happy fruits of Thy Passion.

0 God, beneath whose eyes every heart

For Russia.

For the

Slavonic people.

trembles and all consciences are afraid; be merciful to the groanings of all, and heal the wounds of all: that, as not one of us is free from fault, so not one may be shut out from pardon. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

O God, who through the depths of the Red Sea didst bring Thy people to the promised country; grant that we Thy servants, who are passing through deep waters of tears and blood, may come at last, by Thy mercy, to the Land of Peace. Through Christ our Lord.

5. For special Classes of Persons.

Most merciful Lord Jesus Christ, who wert Thyself once a child in Mary's arms, and who didst bid all little ones to be brought unto Thee; have mercy on all children in peril, terror, or any other adversity: comfort them in their sorrows; heal them of their torments; deliver them from all dangers; and gather them safely in Thine arms. Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end.

0 Lord Jesus Christ, Son of Mary Ever-Virgin, have pity on all maidens who are in peril or fear. Send Thine angels to be their guardians; preserve their innocence, and deliver them from all dangers to body or soul; that, with Mary and the choirs who follow her in Paradise, they may rejoice for ever in Thy most pure presence. Who livest and reignest, God, for ever and ever.

Most merciful Father, we entreat Thy compassion for all the aged who suffer, whether in body, mind, or estate. Grant that their afflictions may be lightened by Thy loving-kindness, and their misery dispelled by Thy mercy; that, trusting in Thee who art their only security, they may pass the rest of their days in confidence, and come at last to that eternal home; where Thou with the Son and the Holy Ghost livest and reignest, one God, world without end.

O God, in virtue of whose Majesty Kings reign and those in authority receive their power; direct by the inspirations of Thy Holy Spirit, those in whose hands lie the conduct and issues of war; give them patience in adversity, guidance in perplexity, mercy in victory, firmness in triumph, and wisdom in all things; that, strengthened by Thy justice, and kindled by Thy love, they may in due time order all affairs to Thy glory and the final good of souls. Through Christ our Lord.

Lord God of battles, guide, we beseech Thee, by Thine infinite wisdom, all those who lead our armies and our fleets against the foe; keep them watchful in danger,

For the aged.

For our rulers and states-men.

For those who direct our armies and fleets.

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A thanksgiving on news of a victory.

In extreme anxiety.

courageous in tribulation, resolute in conflict, undismayed in adversity, and honourable at all times; that, led by Thee to a swift and final victory, they may establish peace on a foundation that cannot be moved. Through Christ our Lord. We render thanks to Thee, O Lord, who relievest us from the pressure of temporal affliction, that Thou mayest set us forward on the way to everlasting joys. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.

6. In Times of Special Distress.

Have compassion, O most merciful Saviour, upon this poor heart of mine that, even after so long an experience of Thy power and love, still has so little true confidence in Thee.

I know that allthatThoudoestisdonewell.

I know that Thou wilt lay no heavier burdens upon me and mine than we are well able to support by the help of Thy grace.

I know that Thou dost love my beloved with a far greater tenderness than I myself can feel; that Thou art strong when I am weak and patient when I am fretful; that Thou canst do all things and that I can do nothing without Thee; that the shadow of Thy wings is over all the earth, and Thine Everlasting Arms beneath it.

Yet my soul is darkened with misery, and my steps falter in my journey towards Thee.

Arise upon me, therefore, with light and power; speak to my heart and say, I am thy salvation and thy strength; and then, to me and mine, do what Thou wilt, since all that Thou doest is well.

If it be Thy will that our earthly happiness should continue, blessed be Thy Name!

If it be Thy will that this happiness should be shadowed, and that my heart should be broken — again, blessed be Thy Name.

Though Thou slay me, yet will I put my trust in Thee.

Though Thy Hand should be heavy, yet it is Thy Hand.

Though the Cross should bow me to the earth, it is Thine own Cross that crushes me.

In life and in death, O Lord, I commit all that I have and hope for, to Thee.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, broken for love of me, behold my heart broken for love of my friend!

Would to God I had loved him more perfectly!

Would to God I had loved Thee more fervently!

Yet, if my own self-love has made me blind, Thy perfect Love sees and knows all things, and can do for him what I could not.

Accept his sufferings and his death, O Crucified Jesus, in union with Thine own, and, in that union give his soul that

After a crushing bereavement.

peace which all the world could never give, and that Light that streams only from Thy glorious Face.

If it be according to Thy Holy Will, and for his comfort, give him the knowledge of how much I loved him, and how bitterly I grieve that I did not love him better.

If it be according to Thy Holy Will and for our own advantage, grant that a sense of communion in Thee may be given to us both; since those who are one with Thee must also be one in Thee.

And, lastly, to me who am left to mourn his departure, grant that I may not sorrow as one without hope for my beloved who sleeps in Thee; but that, always remembering his courage and the love that united us on earth, I may begin again with new courage to serve Thee more fervently who art the only source of true love and true fortitude; that, when I have passed a few more days in this valley of tears and in this shadow of death, supported by Thy rod and staff, I may see him again, face to face, in those pastures and amongst those waters of comfort, where, I trust, he already walks with Thee.

O Shepherd of the sheep, hold him safely on Thy shoulder and against Thy Heart.

0 Shepherd of the sheep, have pity upon this little darkened soul of mine.

O Light of the World, shine upon him.

O Light of the World, shine upon me. Dear Jesus! be to him and to me, not a judge but a Saviour.

7. A Prayer in Trouble. Help us, 0 God of our Salvation, and for the glory of Thy name deliver us; be merciful to our sins for Thy name's sake.

Ps. liii. DeuSy in nomine tuo.

SAVE me, O God, by Thy name, and judge me in Thy strength.

0 God, hear my prayer: give ear to the words of my mouth.

For strangers have risen up against me and the mighty have sought after my soul: and they have not set God before their eyes.

For behold God is my helper: and the Lord is the protector of my soul.

Turn back the evils upon my enemies: and cut them off in Thy truth.

1 will freely sacrifice to Thee, and will give praise, 0 God, to Thy name: because it is good:

For Thou hast delivered me out of all trouble: and my eye hath looked down upon my enemies.

Glory be. y. For the glory of Thy name deliver us. 37. And deal mercifully with our sins for Thy name's sake.

Let us pray.

Lord, we beseech Thee, in Thy pity hear the prayers of Thy people, that we who suffer justly for our sins, may, for the glory of Thy name, mercifully be delivered. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious Blood.

8. For our Soldiers and Sailors setting out to the Front.

Ant. Into the way of peace and prosperity may the Almighty and Merciful Lord direct them, and the angel Raphael accompany them in the way, that with peace, health and joy they may return unto their own place.

The Song of Zachary.

Benedictus.

St. Luke i. 68-79.

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel » because He hath visited and wrought the redemption of His people:

And hath raised up an horn of salvation to us, in the house of David His servant.

As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets, who are from the beginning.

Salvation from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us.

To perform mercy to our fathers, and to remember His holy testament.

The oath, which He swore to Abraham our father, that He would grant to us,

That being delivered from the hand of our enemies, we may serve Him without fear,

In holiness and justice before Him, all our days.

And thou, child, shall be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways.

To give knowledge of salvation to His people, unto the remission of their sins.

Through the bowels of the mercy of our God, in which the Orient from on high hath visited us.

To enlighten them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death: to direct our feet into the way of peace.

Ant Into the way of peace and prosperity may the Almighty and Merciful Lord direct them, and the angel Raphael accompany them in the way, that with peace, health and joy they may return unto their own place.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Our Father.

T. Save Thy servants, O my God.

itf. Who put their trust in Thee.

f. Send to them, Lord, help from Thy holy place. Rj. And succour them out of Sion. f. Be to them, O Lord, a tower of strength. B?. From the face of the enemy. f. Let not the enemy prevail over them. Rj. Nor the son of iniquity approach to hurt them. f. Blessed be the Lord on this and every day. Rj. The Lord of their salvation give them a prosperous journey. T. Shew them Thy ways, O Lord. Rj. And teach them Thy paths. f. May their ways be made straight. Rj. To keep Thy commandments. f. The crooked shall be made straight. Rj. And the rough roads plain. f. The Lord hath commanded His angels concerning thee. Rj. To keep thee in all thy ways. f. Lord, hear my prayer. Rj. And let my cry come unto Thee.

Let us pray.

O God, who didst lead Abraham Thy servant from Ur of the Chaldees, and keep him unharmed through all his ways and journeyings; we beseech Thee to preserve these Thy servants: be to them, 0 Lord, a support in their setting out, refreshment by the way, shadow in the heat, shelter in rain and cold, a help in weariness, a guard in adversity, a staff in slippery places, a harbour in storm, and a shield in battle; that, with Thee as their leader, they may go forward in prosperity whithersoever they shall be sent, and return to their own homes again safe at last.

Be present to our supplications, O Lord, and dispose the going of Thy servants in prosperity and health, that, amongst all the adventures of their way and life, they may always be defended by Thine aid.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

9. For Christians dying on Land or Water without the Aid of a Priest.

Receive, O Lord, Thy servants into the place of salvation for which they have hoped of Thy mercy. Amen.

Deliver the souls of Thy servants, O Lord, from all dangers of hell, and from the snares of sin, and from all tribulations. Amen.

Deliver the souls of Thy servants, 0 Lord, as Thou didst deliver Henoch and

Elias from the common death of all men. Amen.

Deliver the souls of Thy servants, O Lord, as Thou didst deliver Noe from the flood. Amen.

Deliver the souls of Thy servants, O Lord, as Thou didst deliver Abraham from Ur of the Chaldees. Amen.

Deliver the souls of Thy servants, O Lord, as thou didst deliver Job from his sufferings. Amen.

Deliver the souls of Thy servants, O Lord, as Thou didst deliver Isaac from the sacrifice and from the hand of his father Abraham. Amen.

Deliver the souls of Thy servants, O Lord, as Thou didst deliver Lot from Sodom and from the flame of fire. Amen.

Deliver the souls of Thy servants, O Lord, as Thou didst deliver Moses from the hand of Pharaoh, King of the Egyptians. Amen.

Deliver the souls of Thy servants, O Lord, as Thou didst deliver Daniel from the den of lions. Amen.

Deliver the souls of Thy servants, O Lord, as Thou didst deliver the Three Children from the furnace of burning fire and from the hand of the wicked king. Amen.

Deliver the souls of Thy servants, O Lord, as Thou didst deliver Susanna from false accusation. Amen.

Deliver the souls of Thy servants, O Lord, as Thou didst deliver David from the hand of Saul and from the hand of Golias. Amen.

Deliver the souls of Thy servants, O Lord, as Thou didst deliver Peter and Paul from prison. Amen.

And, as Thou didst deliver the most blessed Thecla, Thy virgin and martyr, from three most terrible torments; so deign to deliver the souls of these Thy servants, and make them to rejoice with Thee in the midst of heavenly bliss. Amen.

Most Merciful God, Father of compassion and God of all comfort, who desirest that none should perish who believeth and hopeth in Thee; according to the multitude of Thy mercies look favourably upon Thy servants whose true faith and Christian hope commend them to Thee. Visit them with Thy salvation; and, through the Passion and Death of Thine only-begotten Son, do Thou lovingly bestow upon them the remission and forgiveness of all their sins; that, in the hour of their departing, they may find Thee a merciful Judge, and, washed from all stain in the blood of Thy Son, may pass to eternal life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Heart of Jesus, once in agony, have pity on the dying.

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A prayer of St. Bernard.

A salutation.

10. To our Lady*

Remember, 0 most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, and sought thine intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto Thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother, to thee I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions; but in thy clemency hear and answer me. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of sorrow; the Crucified is with thee: tearful art thou amongst women, and tearful is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of the Crucified, grant tears to us, crucifiers of Thy Son, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

ii. Suggestions for Intentions on the Rosary.

I. The Joyful Mysteries:

The Annunciation. For an honourable peace. The Visitation. For all maidens. The Nativity. For all mothers and children. The Presentation. For soldiers setting out.

The Finding in the Temple. For the conversion of sinners, and the forgiveness of outrages.

i7. The Sorrowful Mysteries: The Agony in the Garden. For the terrified and anxious. The Scourging. For the wounded and sick. The Crowning with Thorns. For doctors and nurses. The Way of the Cross. For the dying. The Death on the Cross. For the dead.

III. The Glorious Mysteries:

The Resurrection. For Victory.

The Ascension. For rulers of all countries involved in war.

The Coming of the Holy Ghost. For the increase of religion amongst non- Catholics.

The Assumption of our Lady. For the return of lapsed Catholics.

The Coronation of our Lady. For the triumph of the Church.

12. The Stations of the Cross arranged as an intercession for all affected by the war.

O my God, I believe in Thee, I hope in Thee, and I love Thee; and I grieve that I have so often wounded Thee by my sins.

STATION I. Jesus is condemned to Death.

f. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. Ity. Because through Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

My Jesus, have mercy on all who shall die in this war; and grant that they may not die outside Thy grace.

f. Jesus, help! i$. Mary, pray!

Our Father. Hail Mary.

f. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 37. Have mercy on them.

From pain to pain,

From woe to woe, To Calvary with Christ we go.

See how His precious Blood

At every station pours! Was ever grief like His! Was ever sin like ours!

STATION II. The Cross is laid on Jesus.

f. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. B?. Because through Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

My Jesus, have mercy on all who groan under the burden of this war; and give them grace willingly to bear the Cross for Thy sake.

y.

Jesus, help! Mary, pray!

Our Father. Hail Mary.

Have mercy on them, O Lord. Have mercy on them.

From pain to pain, etc.

STATION III. Jesus falls the first time beneath the Cross.

f. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. Bj. Because through Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

My Jesus, have mercy upon all who are crushed by despair or terror; and give them grace to rise up again to hope and confidence in Thee.

f. Jesus, help! E7. Mary, pray!

Our Father. Hail Mary. y. Have mercy on them, O Lord. E7. Have mercy on them.

From pain to pain, etc.

STATION IV. Jesus meets His blessed Mother.

f. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. 37. Because through Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

My Jesus, have mercy upon the widowed give them grace to and bereaved; and find in Thee their comfort and help.

f. Jesus, help! B?. Mary, pray!

Our Father. Hail Mary.

f. Have mercy on them, O Lord. Bj. Have mercy on them.

From pain to pain, etc.

STATION V.

Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus to bear the Cross.

f. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. Bj. Because through Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world. My Jesus, have mercy upon all men who tend the wounded; strengthen their hands and encourage their hearts.

f. Jesus, help! Bj. Mary, pray!

Our Father. Hail Mary.

y. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 37. Have mercy on them.

From pain to pain, etc.

STATION VI.

Veronica wipes the Face of Jesus. f. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. 37. Because through Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

My Jesus, have mercy upon all women who assist the afflicted; and give them grace to minister as to Thee.

f. Jesus, help! E7. Mary, pray!

Our Father. Hail Mary.

f. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 37. Have mercy on them.

From pain to pain, etc.

STATION VII. Jesus falls the second time. f. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. 37. Because through Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

My Jesus, have mercy on the weary and exhausted; and give them grace to find in Thee their rest.

Our Father. Hail Mary.

f. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 37. Have mercy on them.

From pain to pain, etc.

STATION VIII. Jesus comforts the daughters of Jerusalem.

?. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. Bj. Because through Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

My Jesus, have mercy upon all women who weep for sorrow or sin; and keep their hearts in Thine.

y. Jesus, help! Bj. Mary, pray!

Our Father. Hail Mary.

f. Have mercy on them, O Lord. Bj. Have mercy on them.

From pain to pain, etc.

STATION IX. Jesus falls the third time.

f. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. Bj. Because through Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world. My Jesus, have mercy on the wounded and dying; that, whether they live or die, they may be Thine. f. Jesus, help! IV. Mary, pray!

Our Father. Hail Mary. f. Have mercy on them, O Lord. IV. Have mercy on them.

From pain to pain, etc.

STATION X. Jesus is stripped of His Garments, f. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. Bj. Because through Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world. My Jesus, have mercy on the destitute and the homeless; and give them grace to find in Thee their shelter and defence. y. Jesus, help! IV. Mary, pray!

Our Father. Hail Mary. y. Have mercy on them, O Lord. IV. Have mercy on them.

From pain to pain, etc.

STATION XI.

Jesus is nailed to the Cross. f. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. IV. Because through Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

My Jesus, have mercy upon all who now lie in pain, whether of body or mind; and give them grace to accept all from Thy hand. f. Jesus, help! Ity. Mary, pray!

Our Father. Hail Mary. f. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 37. Have mercy on them.

From pain to pain, etc.

STATION XII.

Jesus dies upon the Cross, f. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. Bj. Because through Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world. My Jesus, have mercy upon all now in their last agony; and give them grace to lift their dying eyes to Thee. t. Jesus, help! B/. Mary, pray!

Our Father. Hail Mary. f. Have mercy on them, 0 Lord. Rj. Have mercy on them.

From pain to pain, etc.

STATION XIII.

Jesus is taken down from the Cross, y. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. Bj. Because through Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

My Jesus, have mercy on all whose souls are dead in iniquities; and restore them to newness of life. T. Jesus, help! B7. Mary, pray!

Our Father. Hail Mary. f. Have mercy on them, O Lord. 1^7. Have mercy on them.

From pain to pain, etc.

STATION XIV. Jesus is laid in the Tomb.

f. We adore Thee, O Christ, and we bless Thee. Bj. Because through Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world. My Jesus, have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed; and give them, in the Paradise of Thy Presence, light and peace. y. Jesus, help! Bj. Mary, pray!

Our Father. Hail Mary. f. Have mercy on them, O Lord. R7. Have mercy on them.

From pain to pain, etc.

Let us pray.

0 God, Who by the precious Blood of Thine only-begotten Son didst will to sanctify the banner of the Cross; grant, we beseech Thee, that those who rejoice in the honour of the Cross may also everywhere rejoice in Thy protection. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father Hail Mary. Glory be.

13. Psalms for Special Occasions. After news of victory

Pss. cii.; cxlvii.; cxlviii.; cxlix.; cl.

After news of a reverse Pss. xlv.; cxxxix.; cxlii.

For a friend

Pss. xc.; cxxiv.; cxxv.

In times of special anxiety or distress Pss. xvii.; lxix.; cxli.; cxlv.

14. The Mass " In Time of War."

Remember, O Lord, Thy bowels of compassion, and Thy mercies, which are from the beginning of the world; lest our enemies triumph over us: deliver us, 0 God of Israel, from all our troubles. (Ps.) To Thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul: in Thee, O my God, I put my trust: let me not be ashamed. Glory be to the Father. Remember, O Lord, etc.

O God, who makest wars to cease, crushing by the might of Thy strong defence the foes of them that put their trust in

Thee: succour us, Thy servants, who entreat Thy mercy, and break down the savage power of our enemies, that with unceasing thankfulness we may give praise to Thee. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Jerem. xlii.) In those days went all the captains of the warriors, and said to Jeremias the prophet: Pray thou for us to the Lord thy God. And the word of the Lord came to Jeremias. And he called all the captains of the fighting men, and all the people from the least to the greatest. And he said to them: Thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me, to present your supplications before Him. If you will be quiet and remain in this land, I will build you up, and not pull you down; I will plant you, and not pluck you up: for now I am appeased for the evil that I have done to you. Fear not because of the king of Babylon, of whom you are greatly afraid: fear him not, saith the Lord: for I am with you to save you, and to deliver you from his hand. And I will shew mercies to you, and will take pity on you, and will cause you to dwell in your own land; saith the Lord Almighty.

(Ps. lxxvi.) Thou art the God that alone doest wonders: Thou hast made

Lesson.

Gradual.

Gospel.

Offertory.

Secret.

Thy power known among the nations. y. With Thy arm Thou hast redeemed Thy people, the children of Jacob and of Joseph. Alleluia. Alleluia, f. (Ps. lviii.) Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; and defend me from them that rise up against me. Alleluia.

(Matt, xxiv.) At that time, the disciples came to Him privately, saying: Tell us when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of Thy coming, and of the consummation of the world? And Jesus answering, said to them: Take heed that no man seduce you: For many will come in My name saying, I am Christ: and they will seduce many. And you shall hear of wars and rumours of wars. See that ye be not troubled. For these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be pestilences, and famines, and earthquakes in places: Now all these are the beginnings of sorrows.

(Ps. xvii.) Thou wilt save the humble people, O Lord; but wilt bring down the eyes of the proud; for who is God, but Thou, O Lord?

Be appeased, O Lord, by the sacrifice which we offer: may it be our safeguard in all the dangers of war, and may it enable us to count upon the sureness of Thy defence. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Ps. xxx.) Bow down Thy ear to me: make haste to deliver me.

O God, the Sovereign Lord of Kingdoms and of Kings, who in chastising dost heal, and in forgiving save: shew forth upon us Thy mercy and restore to us the quiet times of peace, that we may make use of them to our amendment. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

15. Miserere. Ps. 1.

HAVE mercy on me, 0 God, according to Thy great mercy.

And according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies blot out my iniquity.

Wash me yet more from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

For I know my iniquity, and my sin is always before me.

To Thee only have I sinned, and have done evil before Thee: that Thou mayst be justified in Thy words, and mayst overcome when Thou art judged.

For behold I was conceived in iniquities; and in sins did my mother conceive me.

For behold Thou hast loved truth: the uncertain and hidden things of Thy wisdom Thou hast made manifest to me.

Communion.

Postcommunion.

A psalm of humiliation and

Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed: thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow.

To my hearing Thou shalt give joy and gladness; and the bones that have been humbled shall rejoice.

Turn away Thy face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.

Create a clean heart in me, O God: and renew a right spirit within my bowels.

Cast me not away from Thy face; and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me.

Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and strengthen me with a perfect spirit.

I will teach the unjust Thy ways: and the wicked shall be converted to Thee.

Deliver me from blood, O God, Thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall extol Thy justice.

O Lord, Thou wilt open my lips: and my mouth shall declare Thy praise.

For if Thou hadst desired sacrifice, I would indeed have given it: with burnt-offerings Thou wilt not be delighted.

A sacrifice to God is an afflicted spirit: a contrite and humbled heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise.

Deal favourably, O Lord, in Thy goodwill with Sion; that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up.

Then shalt thou accept the sacrifice of justice, oblations and whole burnt-offerings: then shall they lay calves upon Thy altar. Glory be.

1 6. Te Deum Laudamus.

WE praise Thee, O God: we acknowledge Thee to be the Lord.

All the earth doth worship Thee: the Father everlasting.

To Thee all angels cry aloud: the heavens, and all the Powers therein:

To Thee cherubim and seraphim: continually do cry.

Holy, holy, holy: Lord God of Sabaoth.

Heaven and earth are full: of the majesty of Thy glory.

The glorious choir of the Apostles: praise Thee.

The admirable company of the Prophets: praise Thee.

The white-robed army of Martyrs: praise Thee.

The holy Church throughout all the world: doth acknowledge Thee.

The Father: of an infinite majesty.

Thy adorable, true: and only Son.

Also the Holy Ghost: the Comforter.

Thou art the King of Glory: O Christ.

Thou art the everlasting Son: of the Father.

When Thou tookest upon Thee to

A canticle of thanksgiving.

deliver man: Thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb.

When Thou hadst overcome the sting of death: Thou didst open the kingdom of heaven to all believers.

Thou sittest at the right hand of God: in the glory of the Father.

We believe that thou shalt come: to be our Judge.

We pray Thee therefore help Thy servants: whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy precious blood.

Make them to be numbered with Thy saints: in glory everlasting.

O Lord, save Thy people: and bless Thine inheritance.

Govern them: and lift them up for ever.

Day by day: we magnify Thee.

And we praise Thy name for ever: yea, for ever and ever.

Vouchsafe, O Lord, this day: to keep us without sin.

O Lord, have mercy upon us: have mercy upon us.

O Lord, let Thy mercy be shewed upon us: as we have hoped in Thee.

O Lord, in Thee have I hoped: let me not be confounded for ever.