Mass of the Faithful

        Sacrificial Preparation - Offertory

            The Offertory Prayers

English Latin The Priest turns to the people and says: The Priest turns to the people and says: The Lord be with You. P Dominus Vobiscum. And with your spirit. S Et cum spiritu tuo. Let us pray. P Oremus. He then reads the "Offertory Verse." He then reads the "Offertory Verse." The Priest now uncovers the chalice, places the host on the paten and offering it up, says: The Priest now uncovers the chalice, places the host on the paten and offering it up, says: Accept, O Holy Father, Almighty and Eternal God, this spotless host, which I, Your unworthy servant, offer to You, my living and true God, to atone for my numberless sins, offenses and negligences; on behalf of all here present and likewise for all faithful Christians living and dead, that it may profit me and them as a means of salvation to life everlasting. Amen. P Suscipe, sancte Pater, omnipotens aeterne Deus, hanc immaculatam hostiam, quam ego indignus famulus tuus offero tibi, Deo meo vivo et vero, pro innumerabilibus peccatis, et offensionibus, et negligentiis meis, et pro omnibus circumstantibus, sed et pro omnibus fidelibus Christianis vivis atque defunctis: ut mihi, et illis proficiat ad salutem in vitam aeternam. Amen. The Priest makes the Sign of the Cross with the paten and host, and places the host upon the corporal. He pours wine and water into the chalice, blessing the water before it is poured, except in Requiem Masses. The Priest makes the Sign of the Cross with the paten and host, and places the host upon the corporal. He pours wine and water into the chalice, blessing the water before it is poured, except in Requiem Masses. O God, Who established the nature of man in wondrous dignity, and still more admirably restored it, grant that by the mystery of this water and wine, we may be partakers of His Divinity, who has condescended to become partaker of our humanity, Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord: Who with You lives and reigns in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. Amen. P Deus,  qui humanae substantiae dignitatem mirabiliter condidisti, et mirabilius reformasti: da nobis per hujus aquae et vini mysterium, ejus divinitatis esse consortes, qui humanitatis nostrae fieri dignatus est particeps, Jesus Christus Filius tuus Dominus noster: Qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus: per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen.

  Our Prayer for the World

English Latin Offering up the chalice, the Priest says: Offering up the chalice, the Priest says: We offer You, O Lord, the chalice of salvation, humbly begging of Your mercy that it may arise before Your divine Majesty, with a pleasing fragrance, for our salvation and for that of the whole world. Amen P Offerimus tibi, Domine, calicem salutaris, tuam deprecantes clementiam: ut in conspectu divinae majestatis tuae, pro nostra et totius mundi salute cum odore suavitatis ascendat. Amen Then making the Sign of the Cross with the Chalice, and placing it on the corporal, he covers it with the pall. Then making the Sign of the Cross with the Chalice, and placing it on the corporal, he covers it with the pall. In a humble spirit and with a contrite heart, may we be accepted by You, O Lord, and may our sacrifice so be offered in Your sight this day as to please You, O Lord God. P In spiritu humilitatis, et in animo contrito suscipiamur a te, Domine: et sic fiat sacrificum nostrum in conspectu tuo hodie, ut placeat tibi, Domine Deus. Raising his eyes and blessing the offering, he says: Raising his eyes and blessing the offering, he says Come, O Sanctifier, Almighty and Eternal God, and bless, + this sacrifice prepared for the glory of Your holy Name. P Veni, Sanctificator omnipotens aeterne Deus: et bene + dic hoc sacrificium tuo sancto nomini praeparatum.

Washing of the Fingers

English Latin After the offering of the bread and wine, the Priest washes his fingers and recites the following verses of Psalm 25: After the offering of the bread and wine, the Priest washes his fingers and recites the following verses of Psalm 25: I wash my hands in innocence, and I go around Your altar, O Lord, Giving voice to my thanks, and recounting all Your wondrous deeds. O Lord, I love the house in which You dwell, the tenting-place of Your glory. Gather not my soul with those of sinners, nor my life with men of blood.   On their hands are crimes, and their right hands are full of bribes. But I walk in integrity; redeem me, and have pity on me. My foot stands on level ground; in the assemblies I will bless You, O Lord. P Lavabo inter innocentes manus meas: et circumdabo altare tuum, Domine. Ut audiam vocem laudis: et enarrem universa mirabila tua. Domine, dilexi decorem domus tuae: et locum habitationis gloriae tuae. Ne perdas cum impiis, Deus animam meam: et cum viris sanguinum vitam meam: In quorum manibus iniquitates sunt: dextera eorum repleta est muneribus. Ego autem in innocentia mea ingressus sum: redime me, et miserere mei. Pes meus stetit in directo: in ecclesiis benedicam te, Domine. *The following "Glory be" is omitted in Requiem Masses and in Masses during Passion Time. *The following "Glory Patri" is omitted in Requiem Masses and in Masses during Passion Time. *Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. *Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper: et in saecula saeculorum. Amen. Bowing before the middle of the Altar, with hands joined, the Priest says: Bowing before the middle of the Altar, with hands joined, the Priest says:

Our Offering to the Holy Trinity

English Latin Accept, Most Holy Trinity, this offering which we are making to You in remembrance of the Passion, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ, Our Lord; and in honor of Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, Blessed John the Baptist, the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and of these ( Saints whose relics are on the Altar) and of all the Saints; that it may add to their honor and aid our salvation; and may they deign to intercede in heaven for us who honor their memory here on earth. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.  P Suscipe, sancta Trinitas, hanc oblationem, quam tibi offerimus ob memoriam passionis, resurrectionis, et ascensionis Jesu Christi Domini nostri: et in honorem beatae Mariae semper Virginis, et beati Joannis Baptistae, et sanctorum Apostolorum Petri et Pauli, et istorum, et omnium Sanctorum: ut illis proficiat ad honorem, nobis autem ad salutem: et illi pro nobis intercedere dignentur in coelis, quorum memoriam agimus in terris. Per eumdem Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen. Then he kisses the Altar, and having turned toward the people, extends and joins his hands, and says audibly: Then he kisses the Altar, and having turned toward the people, extends and joins his hands, and says audibly: Pray brethren, that my Sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty.  P Orate fratres, ut meum ac vestrum sacrificium acceptabile fiat apud Deum Patrem omnipotentem.  May the Lord accept this Sacrifice from your hands to the praise and glory of His Name, for our advantage, and that of all His holy Church. S Suscipiat Dominus sacrificium de manibus tuis, ad laudem et gloriam nominis sui, ad utilitatem quoque nostram, totiusque Ecclesiae suae sanctae. Amen. P Amen. The Priest recites one or more "Secret Prayers." The Priest recites one or more "Secret Prayers." At the end of the "Secret" the Priest says audibly: At the end of the "Secret" the Priest says audibly: World without end. P Per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen. S Amen.

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