S. Matthæi Apostoli et Evangelistæ ~ Duplex II. classis Commemoratio: Sabbato Quattuor Temporum Septembris

The inspiration of Saint Matthew by Caravaggio 

Today is the feast of St. Matthew, Ap & Ev, under the 1954 (double of the II class) and 1962 (II class) rubrics.

Mass: Pro populo. Proper Mass. Red. Gloria. Gradual/Alleluia. Credo. Preface of the Apostles. Celebrant bows his head at the mention of St. Matthew in the Canon. Ite. Commemoration of the Ember Saturday of September at all Masses. Under 1954, Last Gospel of the Ember Saturday.

It is not permissible under either set of rubrics for the Mass of the Ember Saturday to be offered today; the Mass of St. Matthew is obligatory.

 V. The Lord be with you.

R. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

May we be helped, O Lord, by the prayers of the blessed Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, that what we ourselves cannot obtain, may be granted by his intercession.

Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.

R. Amen.

Let us pray.

Commemoratio Sabbato Quattuor Temporum Septembris

Almighty, everlasting God, You Who cure body and soul through healing self-denial, we humbly entreat Your majesty to hear favorably the devout prayer of those who fast, and to grant us help for the present and the future.

Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.

R. Amen.