Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The five Masses in honor of Our Lady are said, according to the season, on First Saturdays, on other Saturdays when the Office is of the feria, and as a votive Mass. The fifth Mass is also offered on feasts lacking a proper Mass.
Mass I: In Advent
Mass II: During
Christmastide
Mass
III: From Purification until Easter
Mass IV: During
Paschaltide
Mass V: Pentecost
until Advent; and on Feasts
Introit: Isaias xlv: 8
Drop down dew, ye heavens from above, and let the clouds rain the just One. Let the earth be opened and bud forth a savior. [Ps. xviii: 2] The heavens proclaim the glory of God, and the firmament declares the work of His hands. Glory be. Drop down.
On Saturdays the Glória is recited or sung.
Collect:
O God, who didst will that Thy Word should take flesh, at the message of an angel, in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary, grant to us Thy supplicants, that we who believe her to be truly the Mother of God may be helped by her intercession with Thee.
2. Commemoration of the Feria 3.of the Holy Ghost
Epistle: Isaias vii: 10-15
A reading from the prophet Isaias.
In those days, the Lord spoke to Achaz, saying, "Ask thee a sign of the
Lord, thy God, either unto the depth of hell, or unto the height above. And
Achaz said, "I will not ask, and I will not tempt the Lord." And he
said, "Hear ye therefore, O house of David: Is it a small thing for you to
be grievous to men, that you are also grievous to My God also? Therefore the
Lord Himself shall give you a sign. Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a
son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel. He shall eat butter and honey, that
he may know to refuse the evil, and to choose the good."
Gradual: Ps. xxxiii: 7 et 3-4
Lift up your gates, O ye princes, be ye lifted up, O eternal gates, and the
King of Glory shall enter in. Who shall ascend unto the mountain of the Lord, or
who shall stand in His holy place? The innocent in hands, and the clean of
heart.
Allelúia, allelúia. [Luke i: 28] Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with
thee: blessed art thou amongst women. Allelúia.
Gospel: Luke i: 26-38.
† The continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke.
At that time, the Angel Gabriel was sent from God into a city of Galilee,
called Nazareth, unto a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the
house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the Angel, having entered,
said unto her, "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art
thou among women." Who, having heard, was troubled at his saying, and
thought with herself what manner of salutation this might be. And the Angel said
to her, "Fear not Mary, for thou hast found grace with God. Behold, thou
shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a Son, and thou shalt call His
name Jesus. He shall be great and shall be called the Son of the most High, and
the Lord shall give Him the throne of David His father; and He shall reign in
the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there shall be no end." And
Mary said unto the Angel, "How shall this be done, because I know not
man?" And the Angel answering, said to her, "The Holy Ghost shall come
upon thee, and the power of the most High shall overshadow thee. And, therefore,
the Holy that shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And behold
thy cousin Elizabeth, she also hath conceived a son in her old age, and this is
the sixth month with her that is called barren; because nothing shall be
impossible with God." And Mary said, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
Be it done to me according to thy word."
Offertory: Luke i: 28,42
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
Secret Prayer:
Confirm in our minds, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the mysteries of the true faith; that we who confess Him who was conceived of a virgin to be true God and man, may deserve to arrive at eternal joy, by the power of His saving resurrection.
2. Commemoration of the Feria 3.of the Holy Ghost
Preface of the Blessed Virgin, "in veneration."
Communion: Isaias vii: 14
Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bring forth a son, and His name shall be called Emmanuel.
Postcommunion Prayer:
Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may, by His passion and cross be brought to the glory of His resurrection.
2. Commemoration of the Feria 3.of the Holy Ghost
(From Christmas to the Feast of the Purification)
Introit: Ps. xliv: 13, 15, 16
All the rich among the people shall entreat thy countenance. After her shall virgins be brought to the King. Her neighbors shall be brought to thee in gladness and rejoicing. [Ps.] My heart has uttered a good word; I speak my works to the King. Glory be.... All the rich....
Collect:
O God, who by the fruitful virginity of blessed Mary, hast bestowed upon mankind the rewards of eternal salvation; grant, we beseech Thee, that we may experience her intercession for us, through whom we have been found worthy to receive the Author of life, even our Lord Jesus Christ Thy Son.
2. of the Holy Ghost 3. Against the persecutors of the Church or 3. For the Pope
Epistle: Titus iii: 4-7
A reading from the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle to Titus.
Beloved: When the goodness and kindness of God our Savior appeared, not by
reason of good works that we did ourselves, but according to His mercy, He saved
us through the bath of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Ghost; whom He has
abundantly poured out upon us through Jesus Christ or Savior, in order that,
justified by His grace, we may be heirs in the hope of life everlasting, in
Christ Jesus our Lord.
Gradual: Ps. xliv: 3
Thou art beautiful above the sons of men. Grace is poured abroad in thy lips.
My heart has uttered a good word; I speak my works to the King.
Allelúia, allelúia. Thou bore a child, O Virgin, and remained a virgin
still. Mother of God intercede for us. Allelúia.
Tract (After Septuagesima):
Rejoice, O Virgin Mary, for thou alone have destroyed all heresies. Thou believed the word of the Archangel Gabriel. A virgin still, thou brought forth the God-man; thou bore a child, O Virgin, and remained a virgin still. Mother of God, intercede for us.
Gospel: Luke ii 15-20
†
The continuation of the holy Gospel according to Luke.
At that time, the shepherds were saying to one another, "Let us go over
to Bethlehem and see this thing which has come to pass, which the Lord has made
known to us." So they went with haste, and they found Mary and Joseph, and
the Babe lying in the manger. And when they had seen they understood what had
been told them concerning this child. And all who heard marveled at the things
told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept in mind all these things, pondering
them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for
all that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken to them.
Offertory:
For thou art happy, O holy Virgin Mary, and most worthy of all praise; because from thee arose the sun of justice, Christ our Lord.
Secret:
Through Thy clemency, O Lord, and by the intercession of blessed Mary ever Virgin, may this offering avail unto our prosperity and peace, now and for evermore.
2. of the Holy Ghost 3. Against the persecutors of the Church or 3. For the Pope
Preface of the Blessed Virgin "in veneration."
Communion:
Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary, which bore the Son of the eternal Father.
Postcommunion:
May this Communion, O Lord, purify us from our guilt and by the intercession of the blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, make us partakers of the heavenly remedy. This we ask of Thee through our Lord....
2. of the Holy Ghost 3. Against the persecutors of the Church or 3. For the Pope
Mass III: From the Purification until Easter
Introit: Sedulius et Ps. xliv: 2
Hail, holy Mother! giving birth to thy Child, thou didst bring forth the King, who ruleth the heavens and the earth for ever and ever. [Ps.] My heart hath uttered a good word. I speak my works to the King. Glory be.... Hail....
On Saturdays the Glória is said or sung.
Collect
Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, to us Thy servants, that we may evermore enjoy health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary ever Virgin be delivered from present sorrow and obtain everlasting happiness.
2. of the Holy Ghost 3. Against the persecutors of the Church or 3. For the Pope
Epistle: Ecclesiasticus xxiv: 14-16
A reading from the Book of Wisdom:
From the beginning, and before the world, was I created, and unto the world
to come I shall not cease to be, and in the holy dwelling place I have
ministered before Him. And so I was established in Sion, and in the holy city
likewise I rested, and my power was in Jerusalem. And I took root in an
honorable people, and in the portion of my God His inheritance, and in my abode
is in the full assembly of the people.
Gradual
Virgin Mary, blessed and venerable art thou: without blemish to thy
maidenhood, thou didst become the mother of the Savior. O Virgin Mother of God,
He whom the whole world cannot contain, being made man, shut Himself up within
thy womb.
Allelúia, allelúia. The rod of Jesse has blossomed. A virgin has brought
forth the God-man. God has restored peace to us, reconciling in Himself the
lowness of earth, and the highness of heaven. Allelúia!
Tract (After Septuagesima):
Rejoice, O Virgin Mary, for thou alone have destroyed all heresies. Thou believed the word of the Archangel Gabriel. A virgin still, thou brought forth the God-man; thou bore a child, O Virgin, and remained a virgin still. Mother of God, intercede for us.
The Gospel: Luke ii: 27-28
†
The continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke:
At that time, as Jesus was speaking to the multitude, a certain woman from
the crowd lifted up her voice and said to Him, "Blessed is the womb that
bore Thee, and the breasts that nursed Thee." But He said, "Rather,
blessed are they who hear the word of God and keep it."
Offertory Hymn:
For thou art blessed, O holy Virgin Mary, and most worthy of all praise; because from thee arose the sun of justice, Christ our Lord.
Secret:
Through Thy clemency, O Lord, and by the intercession of blessed Mary ever Virgin, may this offering avail unto our prosperity and peace, now and for evermore.
2. of the Holy Ghost 3. Against the persecutors of the Church or 3. For the Pope
Preface of the Blessed Virgin, "in veneration."
Communion:
Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary, which bore the Son of the eternal Father.
Postcommunion:
May this Communion, O Lord, purify us from our guilt and by the intercession of the blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, make us partakers of the heavenly remedy.
2. of the Holy Ghost 3. Against the persecutors of the Church or 3. For the Pope
(After Low Sunday, before the Vigil of Pentecost)
Introit: Sedulius et Ps. xliv: 2
Hail, holy Mother! giving birth to thy Child, thou didst bring forth the King, who ruleth the heavens and the earth for ever and ever. [Ps.] My heart hath uttered a good word. I speak my works to the King. Glory be.... Hail....
On Saturdays the Glória is said or sung.
Collect
Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, to us Thy servants, that we may evermore enjoy health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary ever Virgin be delivered from present sorrow and obtain everlasting happiness.
2. of the Holy Ghost 3. Against the persecutors of the Church or 3. For the Pope
Epistle: Ecclesiasticus xxiv: 14-16
A reading from the Book of Wisdom:
From the beginning, and before the world, was I created, and unto the world
to come I shall not cease to be, and in the holy dwelling place I have
ministered before Him. And so I was established in Sion, and in the holy city
likewise I rested, and my power was in Jerusalem. And I took root in an
honorable people, and in the portion of my God His inheritance, and in my abode
is in the full assembly of the people.
Allelúia
Allelúia, allelúia. The rod of Jesse has blossomed. A virgin has brought forth the God-man. God has restored peace to us, reconciling in Himself the lowness of earth, and the highness of heaven. Allelúia! Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women. Allelúia.
The Gospel: John 19: 25-27
†
The continuation of the Holy Gospel according to John:
At that time, there were standing by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His
mother's sister, Mary of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus, therefore,
saw His mother and the disciple standing by, whom He loved, He said to His
mother, "Woman, behold, thy son." Then He said to the disciple,
"Behold, thy mother." And from that hour, the disciple took her into
his home.
Offertory Hymn:
Thou art blessed, O Virgin Mary, who bore the creator of all things. Thou didst bring forth thine own creator, and yet remain a virgin forever, allelúia.
Secret:
Through Thy clemency, O Lord, and by the intercession of blessed Mary ever Virgin, may this offering avail unto our prosperity and peace, now and for evermore.
2. of the Holy Ghost 3. Against the persecutors of the Church or 3. For the Pope
Preface of the Blessed Virgin Mary, "in veneration."
Communion:
Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary, which bore the Son of the eternal Father. Allelúia.
Postcommunion
Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that having received these helps unto salvation we may everywhere be protected by the patronage of blessed Mary ever Virgin, in veneration of whom we have offered this sacrifice to Thy majesty.
2. of the Holy Ghost 3. Against the persecutors of the Church or 3. For the Pope
Mass V: From Pentecost until Advent
(And on Feasts with no proper text for Mass)
Introit: Sedulius et Ps. xliv: 2
Hail, holy Mother! giving birth to thy Child, thou didst bring forth the King, who ruleth the heavens and the earth for ever and ever. [Ps.] My heart hath uttered a good word. I speak my works to the King. Glory be.... Hail....
Collect
Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, to us Thy servants, that we may evermore enjoy health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary ever Virgin be delivered from present sorrow and obtain everlasting happiness.
2. of the Holy Ghost. 3. against the Persecutors of the Church (or) 3. for the Pope
Epistle: Ecclesiasticus xxiv: 14-16
A reading from the Book of Wisdom:
From the beginning, and before the world, was I created, and unto the world
to come I shall not cease to be, and in the holy dwelling place I have
ministered before Him. And so I was established in Sion, and in the holy city
likewise I rested, and my power was in Jerusalem. And I took root in an
honorable people, and in the portion of my God His inheritance, and in my abode
is in the full assembly of the people.
Gradual
Virgin Mary, blessed and venerable art thou: without blemish to thy
maidenhood, thou didst become the mother of the Savior. O Virgin Mother of God,
He whom the whole world cannot contain, being made man, shut Himself up within
thy womb.
Allelúia, allelúia. Thou bore a child, O Virgin, and remained a virgin
still. Mother of God intercede for us. Allelúia.
On Feasts during Advent:
Allelúia, allelúia. Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women. Allelúia.
Tract: Septuagesima, Lent & Passiontide
Rejoice, O Virgin Mary, for thou alone have destroyed all heresies. Thou believed the word of the Archangel Gabriel. A virgin still, thou brought forth the God-man; thou bore a child, O Virgin, and remained a virgin still. Mother of God, intercede for us.
During Easter & Pentecost, instead of Gradual & Tract: Allelúia
Allelúia, allelúia. The rod of Jesse has blossomed. A virgin has brought forth the God-man. God has restored peace to us, reconciling in Himself the lowness of earth, and the highness of heaven. Allelúia! Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women. Allelúia.
The Gospel: Luke ii: 27-28
†
The continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke:
At that time, as Jesus was speaking to the multitude, a certain woman from
the crowd lifted up her voice and said to Him, "Blessed is the womb that
bore Thee, and the breasts that nursed Thee." But He said, "Rather,
blessed are they who hear the word of God and keep it."
Offertory Hymn:
Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. (P.T. Allelúia.)
Secret:
O Lord, through Thy mercy, and the intercession of the blessed ever-virgin Mary, let this offering bring us prosperity and peace, now and forever. Through our Lord Jesus Christ....
2. of the Holy Ghost. 3. against the Persecutors of the Church (or) 3. for the Pope
Preface of the Blessed Virgin Mary, "in veneration."
Communion
Blessed is the womb of the Virgin Mary, which bore the Son of the eternal Father. (P.T. Allelúia.)
Postcommunion:
O Lord, grant that we who have received the Sacrament of our salvation may be protected through the intercession of the blessed ever-virgin Mary, in whose honor we have offered this sacrifice to Thy majesty. This we ask of Thee....
2. of the Holy Ghost. 3. against the Persecutors of the Church (or) 3. for the Pope
