Mass of the Faithful

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English Latin The preparation for intimate union with Christ in Holy Communion fittingly begins with "The Lord's Prayer." The Priest joins his hands, and says: The preparation for intimate union with Christ in Holy Communion fittingly begins with "The Lord's Prayer." The Priest joins his hands, and says: Let us pray: Prompted by savings precepts, and taught by Your divine teachings, we dare to say: P Oremus: Praeceptis salutaribus moniti, et divina institutione formati, audemus dicere: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name: Thy Kingdom come: Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. P Pater noster, qui es in coelis: sanctificetur nomen tuum: adveniat regnum tuum: fiat voluntas tua, sicut in coelo, et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie, et dimitte nobis debita nostra, sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem. But deliver us from evil. S Sed libera nos a malo. Amen. P Amen. He takes the paten between his first and second fingers, and says: He takes the paten between his first and second fingers, and says: Deliver us, we beseech You, O Lord, from all evils, past, present, and to come: and by the intercession of the Blessed and glorious Mary,  ever Virgin, Mother of God, together withYour Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and Andrew, and all Saints, Making the Sign of the Cross on himself with the paten, he kisses it, and says: grant of Your goodness, peace in our days, that aided by the riches of Your mercy, we may be always be free from sin and safe from all disturbance. P Libera nos, quaesumus, Domine, ab omnibus malis praeteritis, praesentibus, et futuris: et intercedente beata et gloriosa semper Virgine Dei Genitrice Maria, cum beatis Apostolis tuis Petro et Paulo, atque Andrea, et omnibus Sanctis Making the Sign of the Cross on himself with the paten, he kisses it, and says: da propitius pacem in diebus nostris: ut ope misericordiae tuae adjuti, et a peccato simus semper liberi, et ab omni perturbatione securi. The Priest genuflects and breaks the Sacred Host in two over the chalice. He places the portion in his right hand on the paten and breaks off a particle from the portion in his left hand, saying: The Priest genuflects and breaks the Sacred Host in two over the chalice. He places the portion in his right hand on the paten and breaks off a particle from the portion in his left hand, saying: Through the same Our Lord, Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God. P Per eumdem Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum Filium tuum, Qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus. World without end. P Per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen. S Amen. May the peace + of the Lord + be always + with you. P Pax + Domini sit + semper vobis + cum. And with your spirit. S Et cum spiritu tuo. He puts the particle into the chalice, saying: He puts the particle into the chalice, saying: May this mingling and consecrating of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ help us who receive it to life everlasting. Amen. P Haec commixtio et consecratio Corporis et Sanguinis Domini nostri Jesu Christi, fiat accipientibus nobis in vitam aeternam. Amen.

Prayers before Holy Communion

English Latin Lamb of God, You Who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.  Lamb of God, You Who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.  Lamb of God, You Who take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. P Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.  Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.  Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem.  In Requiem Masses he says twice, Grant them rest; and lastly, Grant them eternal rest. Then inclining toward the Altar, with hands joined upon it, the Priest says the following: omitted in Requiem Masses. In Requiem Masses he says twice, Dona eis requiem; and lastly, Dona eis requiem sempiternam. Then inclining toward the Altar, with hands joined upon it, the Priest says the following: omitted in Requiem Masses. O Lord Jesus Christ, Who said to Your Apostles: "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you," regard not my sins but the faith of Your Church, and deign to give her peace and unity according to Your will: Who live and reign God, world without end. Amen. P Domine Jesu Christe, qui dixisti Apostolis tuis: Pacem relinquo vobis, pacem meam do vobis: ne respicias peccata mea, sed fidem Ecclesiae tuae: eamque secundum voluntatem tuam, pacificare et coadunare digneris: qui vivis et regnas Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen. O Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, Who, by the will of the Father, with the cooperation of the Holy Spirit, hast by Your death given life to the world, deliver me by this Your most sacred Body and Blood from all my sins and from every evil. Make me always cling to Your commandments, and never permit me to be separated from You. Who with the same God the Father and the Holy Spirit, live and reign, God, world without end. Amen. P Domine Jesu Christe, Fili Dei vivi, qui ex voluntate Patris, cooperante Spiritu Sancto, per mortem tuam mundum vivificasti: libera me per hoc sacrosanctum Corpus et Sanguinem tuum ab omnibus iniquitatibus meis, et universis malis: et fac me tuis semper inhaerere mandatis, et a te numquam separari permittas. Qui cum eodem Deo Patre et Spiritu Sancto vivis et regnas Deus in saecula saeculorum. Amen. Let not the partaking of Your Body, O Lord Jesus Christ, which I, though unworthy, presume to receive, turn to my judgment and condemnation; but through Your goodness, may it become a safeguard and an effective remedy, both of soul and body. Who live and reign with God the Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. Amen. P Perceptio Corporis tui, Domine Jesu Christe, quod ego indignus sumere praesumo, non mihi proveniat in judicium et condemnationem; sed pro tua pietate prosit mihi ad tutamentum mentis et corporis, et ad medelam percipiendam. Qui vivis et regnas cum Deo Patre in unitate Spiritus Sancti Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen.

Communion of the Priest

English Latin Slightly inclining, he takes both parts of the Sacred Host and paten in his left hand; then, striking his breast with his right hand, and raising his voice a little, he says three times (the bell rings each time): Slightly inclining, he takes both parts of the Sacred Host and paten in his left hand; then, striking his breast with his right hand, and raising his voice a little, he says three times (the bell rings each time): I will take the Bread of heaven, and call upon the name of the Lord. P Panem coelestem accipiam, et nomen Domini invocabo. Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof; but only say the word, and my soul shall be healed. He says three times (the bell rings each time): P Domine, non sum dignus, ut intres sub tectum meum: sed tantum dic verbo, et sanabitur anima mea. He says three times (the bell rings each time): He then makes the Sign of the Cross with the Sacred Host, holding It in his right hand over the paten, saying: He then makes the Sign of the Cross with the Sacred Host, holding It in his right hand over the paten, saying: May the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ preserve my soul to life everlasting. Amen.  P Corpus Domini nostri Jesu Christi custodiat animam meam in vitam aeternam. Amen.

The Acts of Hope and Faith

English Latin He then reverently consumes the Host, joins his hands, and remains a short time in prayer.               Then he uncovers the chalice, makes a genuflection, collects whatever particles may remain and puts them in the chalice, saying: He then reverently consumes the Host, joins his hands, and remains a short time in prayer.               Then he uncovers the chalice, makes a genuflection, collects whatever particles may remain and puts them in the chalice, saying: What return shall I make to the Lord for all He has given me? I will take the chalice of salvation, and I will call upon the name of the Lord. Praising will I call upon the Lord and I shall be saved from my enemies.  P Quid retribuam Domino pro omnibus quae retribuit mihi? Calicem salutaris accipiam, et nomen Domini invocabo. Laudans invocabo Dominum, et ab inimicis meis salvus ero. Making the sign of the Cross with the chalice, he says: P Making the sign of the Cross with the chalice, he says: May the Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ preserve my soul to life everlasting. Amen. P Sanguis Domini nostri Jesu Christi custiodiat animam meam in vitam aeternam. Amen. The Priest reverently consumes the Precious Blood. The Priest reverently consumes the Precious Blood.

Communion of the Faithful

English Latin The Server says the "Confiteor." The Server says the "Confiteor." I confess to Almighty God, to Blessed Mary ever Virgin, to Blessed Michael the Archangel, to Blessed John the Baptist, to the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and to all the Saints, and to you, Father, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, deed: (here  strike  breast three times) through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore I beseech Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, Blessed Michael the Archangel, Blessed John the Baptist, the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and all the Saints, and you Father, to pray to the Lord our God for me. S Confiteor Deo omnipotenti, beatae Mariae semper Virgini, beato Michaeli Archangelo, beato Joanni Baptistae, sanctis Apostolis Petro et Paulo, omnibus Sanctis, et tibi Pater: quia peccavi nimis cogitatione verbo, et opere (here  strike  breast three times) mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Ideo precor beatam Mariam semper Virginem, beatum Michaelem Archangelum, beatum Joannem Baptistam, sanctos Apostolos Petrum et Paulum, omnes Sanctos, et te Pater, orare pro me ad Dominum Deum Nostrum. During the "Confiteor" the Priest removes the ciborium from the Tabernacle and placing it upon the corporal, makes a genuflection; then facing the people he pronounces the Absolution. During the "Confiteor" the Priest removes the ciborium from the Tabernacle and placing it upon the corporal, makes a genuflection; then facing the people he pronounces the Absolution. May Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you your sins, and bring you to life everlasting. P Misereatur vestri omnipotens Deus, et dimissis peccatis vestris, perducat vos ad vitam aeternam. Amen. S Amen. May the Almighty and Merciful Lord grant you pardon,+ absolution and remission of your sins. P Indulgentiam,+ absolutionem, et remissionem peccatorum vestrorum tributat vobis omnipotens et misericors Dominus.  Amen. S Amen. Holding up a Sacred Host and turning toward the people, the Priest says: Holding up a Sacred Host and turning toward the people, the Priest says: Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him Who takes away the sins of the world.  P Ecce Agnus Dei, ecce qui tollit peccata mundi.  Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof; but only say the word, and my soul will be healed. (say 3 times). When the Priest holds the Sacred Host before you, look atIt and say: My Lord and My God!                     P Domine, non sum dignus, ut intres sub tectum meum: sed tantum dic verbo, et sanabitur anima mea. (say 3 times). When the Priest holds the Sacred Host before you, look atIt and say: My Lord and My God!                     Descending the steps, the Priest goes to the Altar rail and administers Holy Communion. Each time, he makes the Sign of the Cross with the Sacred Host and says to each person: Descending the steps, the Priest goes to the Altar rail and administers Holy Communion. Each time, he makes the Sign of the Cross with the Sacred Host and says to each person: May the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ preserve your soul to life everlasting. Amen. P Corpus Domini nostri Jesu Christi custodiat animam tuam in vitam aeternam. Amen. Having finished distributing Communion, the Priest returns to the Altar in silence. He places the ciborium on the corporal and genuflects. After covering the ciborium with the lid and veil, the Priest places it in the Tabernacle, genuflects and closes the Tabernacle. (If no Hosts remain in the ciborium, he does not place it in the Tabernacle, but purifies it at the same time as the chalice. Having finished distributing Communion, the Priest returns to the Altar in silence. He places the ciborium on the corporal and genuflects. After covering the ciborium with the lid and veil, the Priest places it in the Tabernacle, genuflects and closes the Tabernacle. (If no Hosts remain in the ciborium, he does not place it in the Tabernacle, but purifies it at the same time as the chalice. He then purifies the chalice with a little wine, saying: He then purifies the chalice with a little wine, saying: What has passed our lips as food, O Lord, may we possess in purity of heart, that what is given to us in time, be our healing  for eternity. P Quod ore sumpisimus, Domine, pura mente capiamus: et de munere temporali fiat nobis remedium sempiternum. He then purifies his fingers with wine and water  saying: He then purifies his fingers with wine and water  saying: May Your Body, O Lord, which I have eaten, and Your Blood which I have drunk, cleave to my very soul, and grant that no trace of sin be found in me, whom these pure and holy mysteries have renewed. Who live and reign, world without end. Amen. P Corpus tuum, Domine, quod sumpsi, et Sanguis, quem potavi, adhaereat visceribus meis : et praesta, ut in me non remaneat scelerum macula, quem pura et sancta refecerunt sacramenta. Qui vivis et regnas in saecula saeculorum. Amen. He consumes the ablution and wipes his lips and then the chalice, which he covers, and places in the center of the Altar. He consumes the ablution and wipes his lips and then the chalice, which he covers, and places in the center of the Altar.

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