Todays Saint (October 4): Francis of Assisi (c. 1182-1226) Collects, Epistles and Gospels for the Proper of Saints INTROIT. GOD forbid that I should glory, save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. Ps. 142. I cried unto the Lord with my voice: yea even unto the Lord did I make my supplication. V. Glory be. COLLECT. O GOD, who by the merits of blessed Francis dost increase thy Church with a new offspring: grant, we beseech thee; that after his pattern we may learn to despise all things earthly, and ever to rejoice in the partaking of thy heavenly bounty. Through. EPISTLE. Galatians 6:14-18 14 Brethren: God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. 15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. 16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. 17 From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. 18 Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. GRADUAL. Ps. 37 The mouth of the righteous is exercised in wisdom, and his tongue will be talking of judgement. V. The law of his God is in his heart: and his goings shall not slide. Alleluia, alleluia. V. Francis poor and lowly doth enter heaven rich, and is honoured with the songs of heaven. Alleluia. GOSPEL. St Matthew 11:25-30 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. 27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. My truth also and my mercy shall be with him: and in my Name shall his horn be exalted. SECRET. SANCTIFY, O Lord, we beseech thee, these our oblations: and, at the intercession of thy blessed Saint Francis, cleanse us from the defilement of all our iniquities. Through. COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord hath made ruler over his household: to give them their portion of meat in due season. POSTCOMMUNION. O LORD, who didst vouchsafe to illumine thy Church with the wondrous righteousness and ensample of thy blessed Confessor Saint Francis: grant, we beseech thee; that the bounty of thy heavenly grace may evermore increase and multiply the same. Through.
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