Entrance Antiphon
Simeon said to Mary: This child is destined to be a sign which men will reject; he is set fr the fall and the rising of many in Israel; and your own soul a sword shall pierce. (Lk. 2:34-35)
Opening Prayer
Father,
as your Son was raised on the cross,
his mother Mary stood by him, sharing his sufferings.
May your Church be united with Christ
in his suffering and death
and so come to share in his rising to new life,
where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Hebrews 5:7-9
In the days of His flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to Him who was able to save Him from death, and He was heard for His godly fear. Although He was a Son, He learned obedience through what He suffered; and being made perfect He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him.
Reponsorial Psalm: Psalm 31
In you, O LORD, I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame.
In your justice rescue me.
Make haste to deliver me.
R. Save me, O LORD, in your kindness.
Be my rock of refuge,
a stronghold to save me.
You are my rock and my fortress;
for your name's sake lead and guide me.
R. Save me, O LORD, in your kindness.
You will free me from the snare they set for me,
for you are my refuge.
Into your hands I commend my spirit;
you will redeem me, O LORD, O faithful God.
R. Save me, O LORD, in your kindness.
But my trust is in you, O LORD;
I say, "You are my God.
In your hands is my destiny; rescue me
from the clutches of my enemies and my persecutors.
R. Save me, O LORD, in your kindness.
How great is your goodness, O LORD
which you have in stopre for those who fear you
And which, toward those who take refuge in you,
you show in the sight of the children of men.
R. Save me, O LORD, in your kindness.
Sequence
Stabat Mater Dolorosa
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English:
At the cross her station keeping, While she waited in her anguish, With what pain and desolation, Ever-patient in her yearning Who, that sorrow contemplating, Christ she saw, for our salvation, Christ she saw with life-blood failing, Mary, fount of love's devotion, Virgin, ever interceding, Mother, may this prayer be granted: At the cross, your sorrow sharing, Fairest maid of all creation, Virgin, in your love befriend me, Savior, when my life shall leave me, Virgin of all virgins blest! Let me, to my latest breath, Wounded with His every wound, Be to me, O Virgin, nigh, Savior, when my life shall leave me, While my body here decays |
Latin:
Stabat Mater dolorósa Cujus ánimam geméntem, O quam tristis et afflicta Quae maerébat, et dolébat, Quis est homo, qui non fleret, Quis non posset contristári, Pro peccátis suae gentis Vidit suum dulcem natum Eja mater, fons amóris, Fac, ut árdeat cor meum Sancta Mater, istud agas Tui nati vulneráti, Fac me tecum pie flere, Juxta Crucem tecum stare, Virgo vírginum praeclára, Fac, ut portem Christi mortem, Fac me plagis vulnerári, Flammis ne urar succénsus, Christe, cum sit hinc exíre Quando corpus moriétur, |
Alleluia, alleluia.
Blessed are you, Virgin Mary; / without dying you won the martyr's crown / beneath the cross of the Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel Reading:
Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35
Jn 19:25-27
Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.
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Lk 2:33-35
Jesus’ father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted and you yourself a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS
God of mercy,
receive the prayers and gifts we offer
in praise of your name
on this feast of the Virgin Mary.
While she stood beside the cross of Jesus
you gave her to us as our loving Mother.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
Preface of the Blessed Virgin Mary I
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks
as we celebrate the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Through the power of the Holy Spirit,
she became the virgin mother of your only Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is for ever the light of the world.
Through him the choirs of angels
and all the powers of heaven
praise and worship your glory.
May our voices blend with theirs
as we join in their unending hymn: Holy...
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Preface of the Blessed Virgin Mary II
Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere to give You thanks,
and to praise You for Your gifts as we contemplate Your saints in glory.
In celebrating the memory of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
it is our special joy to echo her song of thanksgiving.
What wonders You have worked throughout the world.
All generations have shared the greatness of Your love.
When you looked on Mary your lowly servant,
You raised her to be the mother of Jesus Christ,
Your Son, our Lord, the Saviour of humanity.
Through Him the angels of heaven offer their prayer of adoration
as they rejoice in Your presence for ever.
May our voices be one with their triumphant hymn of praise: Holy...
Communion Antiphon:
Be glad to share in the sufferings of Christ! When he comes in glory, you will be filled with joy. (1 Pt. 4:13)
Prayer after Communion
Lord,
hear the prayers
of those who receive the sacraments of eternal salvation.
As we honor the compassionate love of the Virgin Mary,
may we make up in our own lives
whatever is lacking in the sufferings of Christ
for the good of the Church.
We ask this in the Name of Jesus the Lord.
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