S. Wenceslai Ducis et Martyris ~ Semiduplex

Tempora: Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam XVIII post Octavam Pentecostes V. Septembris

Today is the feast of St. Wenceslaus, Duke & M, under the 1954 (semi-double) and 1962 (III class) rubrics.

Mass: In virtute of one martyr outside Paschaltide with proper collect. Red. Gloria. Gradual/Alleluia. Omit Credo. Common Preface. Ite. Under 1954, 2nd prayer A cunctis for the intercession of the saints. 3rd prayer at the choice of the celebrant. No additional prayers under l962.

Introitus
Ps 20:2-3
In virtúte tua, Dómine, lætábitur justus: et super salutáre tuum exsultábit veheménter: desidérium ánimæ ejus tribuísti ei.
Ps 20:4
Quóniam prævenísti eum in benedictiónibus dulcédinis: posuísti in cápite ejus corónam de lápide pretióso.
℣. Glória Patri, …

Collect
℣. The Lord be with you.
℟. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
O God, Who through the palm of martyrdom transported blessed Wenceslaus from an earthly dominion unto heavenly glory, keep us, by his prayers, from all harm and grant us to rejoice in his fellowship.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.


Let us pray.
Collect of the Saints
From all perils of soul and body defend us, O Lord, we beseech thee, and by the intercession of blessed and gloriosus ever Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of blessed Joseph, of thy blessed apostles Peter and Paul, and of blessed N. and all the Saints, graciously grant us safety and peace that all adversities and errors being overcome, thy Church may serve thee in security and freedom.

for the Church (or any other)
Mercifully hear the prayers of thy Church, we beseech thee, O Lord, that all adversities and errors being overcome, she may serve thee in security and feedom.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen. Oh

From the Holy Gospel according to Matthew
Matt 10:34-42
At that time: Jesus said unto his disciples: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. And so on, and that which followeth.

A Homily by St. Hilary the Bishop
Comment. in Matth., can. 10
What meaneth such division in the earth, by reason of the Lord's coming? Amongst the foremost commandments of the Law we have received this: Honour thy father and thy mother. And the Lord himself said: Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. What meaneth this sword sent upon the earth? Why is father set at variance against son, and daughter against mother, and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law? Why shall a man's foes be they of his own household? From all this it might seem that open sanction is given to the neglect of natural duties―hatred everywhere, warfare everywhere, the sword of the Lord furiously raging between father and son, mother and daughter.

Communion
Matt 16:24
He who wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

Post Communion
P. The Lord be with you.
S. And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Grant, we beseech thee, O our God, that we who in time render joyful service in memory of thy saints, may be gladdened by their company in eternity.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.


Let us pray.
Of the Saints
May the offering of this divine Sacrament cleanse and protect us, O Lord we beseech thee, and by the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of blessed Joseph, of thy blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and of blessed N. and all the Saints, may it purify us from all sin, and free us from all adversity.

for the Church (or any other)
We beseech thee, O Lord, our God, that thou permit not those, to whom thou hast given a participation of divine things to be subjected to human dangers.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.