Feast of Saint Thomas of Villanova – Mass Propers

St. Thomas of Villanova, Bishop and Confessor

Saint Thomas of Villanova, Archbishop of Valencia, Spain, was a Religious of the Order of St. Augustine, He was distinguished by his perfect humility and his charity to the poor, to whom he gave all he possessed. When he died the very bed on which he lay no longer belonged to him. He had given it away a few days before to a poor man, who in his turn allowed him to keep it for the short time that it would still be of use to him. He died September 8, 1555.

Saint Maurice

Saint Maurice was an officer of the The ban legion, a body of about 6000 men. These soldiers were Christians and loyal to their emperor and to God. They refused to sacrifice to the heathen gods and were put to the sword, in 286, by Maximian, the colleague of Diocletian, unresistingly giving their lives for the Faith.

SEPTEMBER 22 – Mass Propers

Feast of Saint Thomas of Villanova, Bishop and Confessor / Commemoration of St. Maurice and Companion Martyrs

Double / White Vestments

 Missa “Statuit ei Dominus”

INTROIT: Ecclesiasticus 45: 30

The Lord made to him a covenant of peace, and made him a prince: that the dignity of priesthood should be to him for ever.

PSALM: 131: 1

O Lord, remember David: and all his meekness.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

The Lord made to him a covenant of peace…

Ecclesiasticus 45: 30

Statuit ei Dominus testamentum pacis, et principem fecit eum: ut sit illi sacerdotii dignitas in aeternum.

PSALM: 131: 1

Memento Domine, David: et omnis mansuetudinus ejus.

Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio et nunc et semper et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.

Statuit ei Dominus…

COLLECT

O God, Who didst adorn blessed Thomas, Thy bishop, with the virtue of a consuming charity for the poor, we beseech Thee that, through his intercession, Thou graciously pour forth the riches of Thy mercy upon all who pray to Thee. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God…

COLLECT – Commemoration of St. Maurice and Companion Martyrs

Grant, we beseech Thee, O almighty God, that the solemn festival of Thy holy martyrs, Maurice and his companions, may bring us joy, that we may glory in the natal day of those upon whose patronage we lean. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God Forever and ever.

EPISTLE: Wisdom 44: 16-27

Lesson from the Book of Wisdom

Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God, and was found just:  and in the time of wrath he was made a reconciliation.  There was not found the like to him who kept the law of the Most High.  Therefore by an oath the Lord made him to increase among his people.  He gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed his covenant upon his head.  He acknowledged him in his blessings:  he preserved for him his mercy:  and he found grace before the eyes of the Lord.  He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him a crown of glory.  He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him a great priesthood:  and made him blessed in glory.  To execute the office of the priesthood, and to have praise in his Name, and to offer him a worthy incense for an odour of sweetness.

GRADUAL: Eccl. 44: 16, 20

Behold a great priest, who in his days pleased God.

There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High.

ALLELUIA: PSALM 109: 4 

Alleluia, alleluia. PSALM: 109: 4 Thou art a priest forever, according to the order of Melchisedech.

GOSPEL:  Matthew 25: 14-23

At that time Jesus spoke this parable to His disciples: “A man going into a far country called his servants, and delivered to them his goods. And to one he gave five talents, and to another two, and to another one, to every one according to his proper ability : and immediately he took his journey. And he that had received the five talents went his way, and traded with the same, and gained another five. And in like manner he that had received the two gained other two. But he that had received the one, going his way, digged into the earth and hid his lord’s money. But after a long time the lord of those servants came and reckoned with them. And he that had received the five talents coming, brought other five talents, saying : Lord, thou didst deliver to me five talents, behold I have gained other five over and above. His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou has been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things : enter thou into the joy of thy lord. And he also that had received the two talents came and said : Lord, thou deliverest two talents to me, behold I have gained other two. His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant, because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”

OFFERTORY:   Ps 88: 22

I have found David My servant, with My holy oil I have anointed him : for My hand shall help him, and My arm shall strengthen him. Alleluia.

SECRET

May Thy saints, we beseech Thee, O Lord, in every place bring us joy; that while we commemorate their merits, we may experience their patronage. Through our Lord Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God…

SECRET – Commemoration of St. Maurice and Companion Martyrs

Regard, we beseech Thee O Lord, our gifts which we bring in commemoration Thy holy martyrs, Maurice and his companions, and grant that they be made pleasing by the perpetual intercession of those In whose honor they are offered. Through our Lord Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God

PREFACE – Common Preface

It is truly meet and just, right and for our salvation that we should at all times and in all places, give thanks unto Thee, O holy Lord, Father almighty, everlasting God: through Christ our Lord. Through Whom the Angels praise Thy Majesty, the Dominations worship it, the Powers stand in awe. The Heavens and the Heavenly hosts together with the blessed Seraphim in triumphant chorus unite to celebrate it. Together with them we entreat Thee, that Thou mayest bid our voices also to be admitted, while we say in lowly praise:

SANCTUS, SANCTUS, SANCTUS Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria Tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis.

COMMUNION:  Luke 12: 42

This is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord setteth over his family: to give them their measure of wheat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION

O God, the rewarder of faithful souls, grant that, through the prayers of blessed Thomas, Thy confessor and bishop, whose august solemnity we celebrate, we may obtain pardon of our sins. Through the Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God For ever and ever. R. Amen.

POSTCOMMUNION – Commemoration of St. Maurice and Companion Martyrs

Let us pray. Refreshed with heavenly sacraments and joys, we, Thy suppliants, beseech Thee, O Lord, that we be protected by the assistance of those in whose triumphs we glory. Through the Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God…