Chapter the Fourth. Morning and Night Prayers for Paschal Time

During Paschal Time, the Christian, on waking in the morning, will unite himself with the Church, who, in her Office of Matins, says to us these solemn words, which choirs of religious men and women, throughout the universe, have been chanting during the deep silence of the night : —

Surrexit Dominus vere. The Lord hath truly risen. Alleluia. Alleluia.

He will profoundly adore the Son of God rising from the tomb, and surrounded with the dazzling rays of His grand triumph. He will hail Him with delighted joy, as being the divine Sun of Justice, who rises on the world that He may rescue it from the darkness of sin, and illuminate it with the light of grace. It is with these ideas deeply impressed upon his mind, that he must perform his first acts of religion, both interior and exterior, wherewith he begins the day. The time for Morning Prayer being come, he may use the following method, which is formed upon the very prayers of the Church : —

First, praise and adoration of the Most Holy Trinity :

Benedicamus Patrem $\ Let us bless the Father, et Filium, cum Sancto Spi- and the Son, and the Holy ritu.

Ghost.

S. Laudemus et super- 1$. Let us praise him and temus eum in ssecula. extol him above all, for ever. f. Gloria Patri, et Filio, f. Glory be to the Father, et Spiritui Sancto. and to the Son, and to the Holy

Ghost

1$. Sicut erat in principio, 1$. As it was in the begin- et nunc et semper, et in sae- ning, is now, and ever snail cula saecuiorum. Amen. be, world without end. Amen.

Then, praise to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ :

^. In resurrectione tua, J- In thy Resurrection, O Christe, alleluia. Christ, alleluia.

3$. Cceli et terra laeten- 3$. Let heaven and earth tur, alleluia. rejoice, alleluia.

Thirdly, invocation of the Holy Ghost:

Veni, Sancte Spiritus, re- Come, O Holy Spirit, fill pie tuorum corda fidelium, the hearts of thy faithful, and et tui amoris in eis ignem enkindle within them the fire accende. of thy love.

After these fundamental acts of religion, recite the Lord's Prayer, begging of God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, that He would mercifully establish here upon earth the kingdom of His divine Son, who has won for Himself all power, in heaven and on earth, by the triumph gained over death and hell by His Resurrection ; and that He vouchsafe to deliver us from evil, that is, from sin, which brought death into this world, and made it necessary for Jesus Himself to suffer that very death, over which He gained victory both for Himself and for us.

THE LORD'S PRAYER.

Pater noster, qui es in Our Father, who art in hea- ccelis, sanctificetur nomen ven, hallowed be thy name: tuum: adveniat regnum thy kingdom come; thy will tuum: fiat voluntas tua, sic- be done on earth, as it is in ut in coelo, et in terra. Pa- heaven. Give us this day our nem nostrum quotidianum daily bread ; and forgive us da nobis hodie : et dimitte our trespasses as we forgive nobis debita nostra, sicut et them that trespass against us ; nos dimittimus debitoribus and lead us not into tempta- nostris : et ne nos inducas tion ; but deliver m from eviL in tentationem : sed libera Amen, nos a malo. Amen.

Then, address our Blessed Lady, using the words of the Angelical Salutation. Congratulate her on the happiness which her maternal heart must have felt, when she saw her Jesus after His Resurrection. How must she have exulted at the sight of her Son, all radiant with the splendour of His triumph ! Her joy was the greater, because the Agony and cruel Death of this dear Fruit of her womb had pierced her soul with a sword of sorrow.

THE ANGELICAL SAUTATION.

Ave Maria, gratia plena : Hail Mary, full of grace :

Dominus tecum : benedicta the Lord is with thee ; blessed tu in mulieribus, et bene- art thou among women, and dictus fructus ventris tui, blessed is the fruit of thy

Jesus. womb, Jesus.

Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, Holy Mary, Mother of God, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, pray for us sinners, now and nunc et in hora mortis no- at the hour of our death, strse. Amen. Amen.

After this, you should recite the Creed, that is, the Symbol of faith. It contains the dogmas we are to believe ; and amongst these are the Resurrection of Christ, which is the foundation of the Christian religion, and the Ascension, which raises up our thoughts and hopes to heaven. You should dwell, with devout attention, on those words : i" believe in the Holy Ghost, for it was during this season that the Spirit of love came down upon the earth in order to sanctify us. Repeat with enthusiasm the words, I believe in the Holy Catholic Church, because this our Mother was installed in her glorious ministry by our Saviour, before His Ascension, and was made fruitful by the Holy Ghost descending upon her. Finally, put on all the ardour of your faith when you pronounce the words, / believe in the resurrection of the body ; it will be a homage most pleasing to our Redeemer, who vouchsafed to communicate to our poor flesh the reality and the glory of His own Resurrection.

THE APOSTLES' CREED.

Credo in Deum Patrem omnipotentem, Creatorem coeli et terrae. Et in Jesum Christum Filium ejus unicum, Dominum nostrum : qui conceptus est de Spiritu Sancto, natus ex Maria Virgine, passus sub Pontio Pilato, crucifixus, mortuus, efe sepultus: descendit ad inferos, tertia die resurrexit a mortuis : ascendit ad ccelos, sedet ad dexteram Dei Paths omnipotentis: inde venturus est judicare vivos et mortuos.

Credo in Spiritum Sanctum, sanctam Ecclesiam Catholicam, Sanctorum communionem, remissionem peccatorum, carnis resurrectionem, vitam seternam. Amen.

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary ; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried ; he descended into hell, the third day he rose again from the dead ; he ascended into heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to juojge the living and the dead.

/ believe in the Holy Ghost; the Holy Catholic Church; the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

After having thus made the profession of your faith, give praise to your divine Lord, who, early on the Sunday morning, rose from the tomb by His own power. He hereby invited all men to share in the Easter joy, and from the very midst of death enriched them with life. With this before you, recite the following Hymn, given you by the Church in her Office of Lauds during Paschal Time. by Google

HYMN.

Aurora ccelum purpurat, iEther resultat laudibus, Mundus triumphans jubilat, Horrens avernus infremit

Bex ille dum fortissimus De mortis inferno specu Patrum senatum liberum Educit ad vitse jubar.

Cujus sepulchrum plurimo Custode signabat lapis, Victor triumph at, et suo Mortem sepulchro f unerat.

Sat funeri, sat lachrymis, Sat est datum doloribus : Surrexit exstinctor necis, Clamat coruscans Angelus.

Ut sis perenne mentibus Paschale, J esu, gaudium, A morte dira criminum Vitse renatos libera.

Deo Patri sit gloria, Et Filio, qui a mortuis Surrexit, ac Paraclito, In sempiterna saecula.

Amen.

Day-dawn gilds the heavens; — the air re-echoes with our hymns, the world is triumphant and glad, and hell howls with fear and rage.

This is the hour when our most mighty King freed from the deep prison of death the venerable host of the fathers, and led them to the light of life.

A numerous body of soldiers keep watch at the Tomb; a stone is rolled against it, and all is sealed. But Jesus triumphs over death, and buries it in his own Grave.

A bright Angel cries out: 'Away with mourning, tears, and grief ! The conqueror of death is risen P

That thou, O Jesus, mayst be an endless Paschal joy to our hearts, free us, who have been regenerated unto life, from the dread death of sin.

Glory be to God the Father, and to the Son who rose from the dead, and to the Paraclete, for everlasting ages.

Amen.

Here make a humble confession of your sins, reciting the general formula made use of by the Church.

THE CONFESSION OF SINS.

Confiteor Deo Omnipotent^, beatae Marise semper Virgini, beato Michaeli

I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Arch- Archangelo, beato Joanni angel, to blessed John the Baptistse, Sanctis Apostolis Baptist, to the holy Apostles

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Peter and Paul, and to all the saints, 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, to pray to the Lord our God for me.

May Almighty God have mercy on us, and, our sins being forgiven, bring us to life everlasting. Amen.

May the Almighty and merciful Lord grant us pardon, absolution, and remission of our sins. Amen.

Petro et Paulo, et omnibus Sanctis, quia peccavi nimis cogitatione, verbo, et opere: mea cnlpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Ideo precor beatam Mariam semper Virgiuem, beatum Michaelem Archangelum, beatnm Joannem Baptistam, sanctos Apostolos Petrum et Paulum, et omnes sanctos, orare pro me ad Dominum Deum nostrum.

Misereatur nostri omnipotens Deus, et dimissis peccatis nostris, perducat nos ad vitam seternam. Amen.

Indulgentiam, absolutionem, et remissionem peccatorum nostrorum tribuat nobis omnipotens et misericors Dominus. Amen.

This is the proper place for making your Meditation, as no doubt you practise this holy exercise. During Paschal Time, the following should form the leading subjects of our Meditations: — The power and glory of the Man-God in His Resurrection; the love He has shown us by giving us to share in His victory over death; the apparitions wherewith He consoled His blessed Mother, Magdalene and the other holy women, the Apostles and disciples; the forty days He passed on earth, previous to His Ascension; the glorious qualities of His Body after His Resurrection; our own Resurrection; the magnificence of the Ascension ; the Descent of the Holy Ghost, and the preparation we should make for it; and lastly, the obligation we are under of walking in that new life which Easter brings with it, and which is the absolutely necessary means of our benefiting by the sublime Mysteries now brought before us.

The next part of your Morning Exercise must consist in asking of God, by the following prayers, grace to avoid every kind of sin. Say, then, with the Church, whose prayers must ever be preferred to all others : ft. O Lord, hear my prayer. ft. Domine, exaudi orationem meam.

1$. Et clamor meus ad te veniat.

Domine, Deus omnipotent, qui ad principium hujus diei nos pervenire fecisti, tua nos hodie salva virtute, ut in hac die ad nullum declinemus peccatum, sed semper ad tuam justitiam faciendam nostra procedant eloquia, dirigantur cogitationes et opera. Per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum filium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia ssecula sseculorum. Amen.

]$. And let my cry come unto thee.

Almighty Lord and God, who hast brought us to the beginning of this day, let thy powerful grace so conduct us through it, that we may not fall into any sin, but that all our thoughts, words, and actions may be regulated according to the rules of thy heavenly justice, and tend to the observance of thy holy law. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then beg the divine assistance for the actions of the day, that you may do them well, and say thrice: ft. Deus, in adjutorium meum intende.

1$. Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina. ft. Deus, in adjutorium meum intende..

1$. Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina. ft. Deus, in adjutorium meum intende.

1$. Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina. ft. Incline unto my aid, O God.

1$. O Lord, make haste to help me. ft. Incline unto my aid, O God.

R. O Lord, make haste to help me. ft. Incline unto my aid, O God.

]$. O Lord, make haste to help me.

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Dirigere et sanctificare, regere et gubernare dignare, Domine Deus, Rex coeli et terras, hodie corda et corpora nostra, sensus, sermones, et actus nostros in lege tua, et in operibus mandatorum tuorum, ut hie et in seternum, te auxiliante, salvi et liberi esse mereamur, Salvator mundi. Qui vivis et regnas in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

Lord God, and King of heaven and earth, vouchsafe this day to rule and sanctify, to direct and govern our souls and bodies, our senses, words, and actions in conformity to thy law, and strict obedience to thy commands ; that by the help of thy grace, O Saviour of the world ! we may be fenced and freed from all evils. Who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen.

During the day, you will do well to use the instructions and prayers which you will find in this volume, for each day of the Season, both for the Proper of the Time, and the Proper of the Saints. In the evening, you may use the following Prayers.

After having made the sign of the Cross, adore that Sovereign Lord, who has so mercifully preserved you during this day, and blessed you, every hour, with His grace and protection. For this end, recite the following Hymn, which the Church sings in her Vespers for Paschal Time.

HYMN.

Ad regias Agni dapes, Having passed the Red Sea,

Stolis amicti candidis, and now seated at the royal

Post transitum maris Rubri, banquet of the Lamb, clad in Christo canamus principi. our white robes, — let us sing a hymn to Christ our King.

Divina cujus charitas, He, in his divine love for

Sacrum propinat sangui- us, gives us to drink of his nem, precious Blood. Love is the

Almique membra corporis Priest that immolates his Amor sacerdos immolat. sacred Body.

Sparsum cruorem postibus

Vastator horret Angelus; Fugitque divisum mare, Merguntur hostes fluctibus.

Jam Pascha nostrum Christus est, Paschalis idem victima, Et pura puris mentibus Sinceritatis azyma.

O vera cosli victima, Subjecta cui sunt tartara, Soluta mortis vincula, Kecepta vitse praemia.

Victor subactis inferis Trophaea Christus explicat, Cceloque aperto, subditum Kegem tenebrarum trahit.

Ut sis perenne mentibus Paschale, Jesu, gaudium, A morte dira criminum Vitae renatos libera,

Deo Patri sit gloria, Et Filio, qui a mortuis Surrexit, ac Paraclito, In sempiterna saecula.

Amen.

The destroying Angel looks with awe upon the Blood that is sprinkled on the thresholds. The sea divides its waters, and buries our enemies in its waves.

Christ is now our Pasch; he is our Paschal Lamb; he is the unleavened Bread of sincerity, pure food for pure souls.

O truly heavenly Victim! by whom hell was vanquished, the fetters of death were broken, and life was awarded to mankind.

Christ, our Conqueror, unfolds his banner, for he has subdued the powers of hell. He opens heaven to man, and leads captive the prince of darkness.

That thou, O Jesus, mayst be an endless Paschal joy to our hearts, free us, who have been regenerated unto life, from the dread death of sin.

Glory be to God the Father, and to the Son who rose from the dead, and to the Paraclete, for everlasting ages.

Amen.

After this Hymn, say the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Apostles' Creed, as in the morning.

Then make the examination of conscience, going over in your mind all the faults committed during the day. Think how opposed sin is to that new life which we ought now to be leading with our risen Lord: make a firm resolution to avoid sin for the time to come, to do penance for it, and to shun the occasions which might again lead you into it.

The examination of conscience concluded, recite the Gonjiteor (or I confess) with heartfelt contrition, and give expression to your sorrow by the following Act, which we have taken from the Venerable Cardinal Bellarmine's Catechism :

O my God, I am exceedingly grieved for having offended thee, and with my whole heart I repent for the sins 1 have committed: I hate and abhor them above every other evil, not only because, by so sinning, I have lost Heaven and deserve Hell, but still more because I have offended thee, O infinite Goodness, who art worthy to be loved above all things. I most firmly resolve, by the assistance of thy grace, never more to offend thee for the time to come, and to avoid those occasions which might lead me into sin.

You may then add the Acts of Faith, Hope, and Charity, to the recitation of which Pope Benedict XIV. has granted an indulgence of seven years and seven quarantines for each time.

O my God, I firmly believe whatsoever the Holy Catholic Apostolic Roman Church requires me to believe ; I believe it, because thou hast revealed it to her, thou who art the very Truth.

O my God, knowing thy Almighty power, and thy infinite goodness and mercy, I hope in thee that, by the merits of the Passion and Death of our Saviour Jesus Christ, thou wilt grant me eternal life, which thou hast promised to all such as shall do the works of a good Christian; and these I resolve to do, with the help of thy grace.

O my God, I love thee with my whole heart and above all things, because thou art the sovereign Good: I would rather

ACT OP CONTRITION.

ACT OF FAITH.

ACT OF HOPE.

ACT OF CHARITY. lose all things than offend thee. For thy love also, I love, and desire to love, my neighbour as myself.

Then say to our Blessed Lady the following Anthem, which the Church uses during Paschal Time:

ANTHEM TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN.

Regina coeli, laetare, alleluia,

Quia quern meruisti portare, alleluia,

Resurrexit sicut dixit, alleluia.

Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia.

J^. Gaude et laetare, Virgo Maria, alleluia.

1$. Quia surrexit Dominus vere, alleluia.

Rejoice, O Queen of heaven, alleluia,

For he whom thou deservedst to bear, alleluia,

Hath risen, as he said, alleluia.

Pray to God for us, alleluia.

Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia. ^ 1$. For the Lord hath truly risen, alleluia.

Deus, qui per Resurrectionem Filii tui Domini nostri Jesu Christi, mundum lsetificare dignatus es: praesta quaesumus, ut per ejus Genitricem Virginem Mariana, perpetuae capiamus faudia vitae. Per eumdem Jhristum Dominum nostrum. Amen.

O God, who, by the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ thy Son, didst vouchsafe to make the world rejoice, grant, we beseech thee, that, by the intercession of the Virgin Mary, his Mother, we may receive the joys of eternal life. Through tne same Christ our Lord. Amen. x

You would do well to add the Litany of our Lady. An indulgence of three hundred days, for each time it is recited, has been granted by the Church.

THE LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.

Kyrie, eleison. Christ e, eleison. Kyrie, eleison.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

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Christe, audi nos.

Christe, exaudi nos.

Pater de ccelis, Deus, miserere nobis.

Fili, Redemptor mundi, Deus, miserere nobis.

Spiritus Sancte, Deus, miserere nobis.

Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus,

~ miserere nobis.

Sancta Maria, ora pro nobis.

Sancta Dei Genitrix, ora, etc.

Sancta Virgo Virginum, Mater Christi, Mater divinae gratiae, Mater purissima, Mater castissima, Mater inviolata, Mater intemerata, Mater amabilis, Mater admirabilis, Mater Boni Consilii, Mater Creatoris, Mater Salvatoris, Virgo prudentissima, Virgo veneranda, Virgo praedicanda, Virgo potens, Virgo clemens, Virgo fidelis, Speculum justitiae, Sedes sapientiae, Causa nostras laetitiae, Vas spirit uale, Vas honorabile, Vas insigne devotionis, Bosa mystica, Turris Davidica, Turris eburnea, Domus aurea, Foederis area, Janua cceli, Stella matutina, Salus infirmorum, Hefugium peccatorum, k.L TIME.

Christ hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us. Holy Mary, pray for us. Holy Mother of God, pray, etc.

Holy Virgin of virgins, Mother of Christ, Mother of divine grace. Mother most pure, Mother most chaste, Mother inviolate, Mother undefiled, Mother most amiable, Mother most admirable, Mother of Good Counsel, Mother of our Creator, Mother of our Redeemer, Virgin most prudent, Virgin most venerable, Virgin most renowned, Virgin most powerful, Virgin most merciful, Virgin most faithful, Mirror of justice, Seat of wisdom, Cause of our joy, Spiritual vessel, Vessel bf honour, Singular vessel of devotion, Mystical Rose, Tower of David, Tower of ivory, House of gold, Ark of the covenant, Gate of heaven, Morning Star, Health of the weak, Refuge of sinners,

Consolatrix afllictorum, Auxilium Christianorura, Regina Angelorum, Regina Patriarcharum, Regina Prophetarum, Regina Apostolorum, Regina Martyrum, Regina Confessorum, Regina Virginum, Regina Sanctorum omnium, Regina sine labe originali concepta, Regina sacratissimi Rosarii. Agnus Dei, qui tollis pec- cata mundi, parce nobis,

Domine. Agnus Dei, qui tollis pec- cata mundi, exaudi nos,

Domine. Agnus Dei, qui tollis pec- cata mundi, miserere nobis.

Christe, audi nos. Christe, exaudi nos. y. Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genitrix.

Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi.

Concede nos famulos tuos, qusesumus Domine Deus, perpetua mentis et corporis sanitate gaudere: et gloriosa beatae Marise, semper Virginis, intercessione, a prsesenti liberari tristitia, et ^etern a perfrui Isetitia. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.

Comforter of the afflicted, Help of Christians, Queen of Angels, Queen of Patriarchs, Queen of Prophets, Queen of Apostles, Queen of Martyrs, Queen of Confessors, Queen of Virgins, Queen of all Saints, Queen conceived without original sin, gueen of the most holy Rosary, amb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

(V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

1$. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that we thy servants may enjoy constant health of body and mind, and by the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary, ever a Virgin, be delivered from all present affliction, and come to that joy which is eternal. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Here invoke the holy Angels, whose protection is, indeed, always so much needed by us, but never so much as during the hours of night. Say with the Church :

Sancti Angeli, custodes Holy Angels, our loving nostri, defendite nos in prse- Guardians, defend us in the lio, ut non pereamus in tre- hour of battle, that we may mendo judicio. not be lost at the dreadful judgement. y '. Angelis suis Deus man- y. God hath given his davit de te. Angels charge of thee.

1$. Ut custodiant te in if. That they may guard omnibus viis tuis. thee in all thy ways.

OREMUS. . LET US PRAY.

Deus, qui ineffabili provi- O God, who in thy wonder- dentia sanctos Angelos tuos ful providence hast been ad nostrara custodiam mit- pleased to appoint thy holy tere dignaris: largire suppli- Angels for our guardians: cibus tuis, et eorum semper mercif ally hear our prayers, protectione defendi, et aeter- and grant we may rest secure na societate gaudere. Per under their protection, and

Christum Dominum no- enjoy their fellowship in hea- strum. Amen. ven for ever. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Then beg the assistance of the Saints by the following antiphon and prayer of the Church:

Ant. Sancti Dei omnes, Ant. All ye Saints of God, intercedere dignemini pro vouchsafe to intercede for us nostra omniumque salute. and for all men, that we may be saved.

And here you may add a special mention of the Saints to whom you bear a particular devotion, either as your Patrons or otherwise; as also of those whose feast is kept in the Church that day, or who have been at least commemorated in the Divine Office.

This done, remember the necessities of the Church Suffering, and beg of God that He will give to the souls in Purgatory a place of refreshment, light, and peace. For this intention recite the usual prayers.

PSALM 129.

De profundis clamavi ad From the depths I have te, Domine: Domine, exaudi cried to thee, O Lord; Lord, vocem meam. hear my voice.

NIGHT

Fiant aures tuse intendentes: in vocem deprecationis mese. m Si iniquitates' observaveris, Domine: Domine, quis snstinebit ?

Quia apud te propitiatio est: et propter legem tuam sustinui te, Domine.

Sustinuit anima mea in verbo ejus: speravit anima mea in Domino.

Acustodia matutina usque ad noctem : speret Israel in Domino. •

Quia apud Dominum misericordia: et copiosa apud eiim redemptio.

Et ipse redimet Israel: ex omnibus iniquitatibus ejus.

Requiem aeternam dona eis. Domine,

Et lux perpetua luceat eis. jr. a porta inferi, 1$. Erue, Domine, animas eorum. y. Requiescant in pace, B- Amen.

^. Domine, exaudi oration em meam.

1$. Et clamor meus ad te veniat.

Fidelium Deus omnium Conditor et Redemptor, animabus famulorum famularumque tuarum, remissionem cunctorum tribue peccatorum: ut indulgentiam, quam semper optaverunt, piis supplicationibus consequantur. Qui vivis et regnas in ssecula sseculorum. Amen.

Let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.

If thou wilt observe iniquities, O Lord, Lord, who shall endure it ]

For with thee there is merciful forgiveness; and by reason of thy law I have waited for thee, O Lord.

My soul hath relied on his word ; my soul hath hoped in the Lord.

From the morning watch even until night, let Israel hope in the Lord.

Because with the Lord there is mercy, and with him plentiful redemption.

And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities- Eternal rest give to them, 0 Lord,

And let perpetual light shine upon them.

J^. From the gate of hell,

1$. Deliver their souls, O Lord.

May they rest in peace. 1$. Amen.

"fT. O Lord, hear my prayer.¹

O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, give to the souls of thy servants departed the remission of their sins: that through the help of pious supplications, they may obtain the pardon they have always desired. Who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen.

Here make a special memento of such of the faithful departed as have a particular claim upon your charity; after which, ask of God to give you His assistance, whereby you may pass the night free from danger. Say, then, still keeping to the words of the Church :

Ant. Salva nos, Domine, vigilantes, custodi nos dormientes : ut vigilemus cum Christo, et requiescamus in pace.

^. Dignare Domine, nocte ista,

1$. Sine peccato nos custodire.

Miserere nostri, Domine.

1$. Miserere nostri.

Fiat misericordia tua, Domine, super nos.

1$. Quemadmodum speravimus in te.

Domine, exaudi orationem meam.

1$. Et clamor meus ad te veniat.

Ant. Save us, O Lord, while awake, and watch us as we sleep ; that we may watch with Christ and rest in peace. ft. Vouchsafe, O Lord, this night,

1$. To keep us without sin. Have mercy on us, O

Lord.

5- Have mercy on us.

"ft*. Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us.

1$. As we have hoped in thee.

0 Lord, hear my prayer.

1$. And let my cry come unto thee.

Visita, qusesumus, Domine, habitationem istam, et omnes insidias inimici ab ea longe repelle: Angeli tui sancti habitent in ea, qui nos in pace custodiant, et benedictio tua sit super nos semper. Per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum, Filium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat, in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula sseculorum. Amen. let us pray.

Visit, we beseech thee, O Lord, this house and family, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let thy holy Angels dwell herein, who may keep us in peace, and may thy blessing be always upon us. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen*

And that you may end the day with sentiments suitable to the joyous season, repeat, with the Church, these beautiful words of the two disciples of Emmaus : y. Mane nobiscum, Do- ft. Stay with us, O Lord, mine, alleluia. alleluia.

J$. Quoniam advespera- For it is now evening, alleluia.

Footnotes

1. 5. And let my cry come unto thee.
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