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Additional Prayers for Masses of the Advent Season
In Masses of the Season from the First Sunday of Advent until December 23rd the following prayers are added to the Collect, Secret, and Postcommunion of the Day.

If the Mass is of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the feria is commemorated and the prayers of the Holy Ghost (below) are recited for the third set of prayers.

Second Collect:  Of the Blessed Virgin

O God, by Thy divine decree the Word was made flesh in the womb of the blessed Virgin Mary at the announcement of  the angel.  May the prayers of the Virgin help us, for we believe that she is truly the Mother of God.  Through the same Jesus Christ

Third Collect:  Against the Persecutors of the Church

Graciously accept the prayers of Thy Church, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that, overcoming all hostility and error, She may serve Thee in safety and freedom.

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Third Collect:  For the Pope

O God, the Shepherd and Ruler of all the faithful, look favorably upon Thy servant N., whom Thou hast been pleased to appoint as shepherd over Thy Church, grant we beseech Thee, that by word and example, he may edify those over whom he is placed, and together with the flock entrusted to his care, may attain everlasting life.


Second Secret:  Of the Blessed Virgin

O Lord, fix deeply in our minds the mysteries of our true faith.  We profess that Thy Son, who was conceived of a virgin, is true God and true man.  May His lifegiving resurrection bring us the reward of eternal life.  Through the same Jesus Christ.

Third Secret:  Against the Persecutors of the Church

Protect us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, who assist at Thy mysteries, that holding fast to things divine, we may serve Thee both in body and soul.

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Third Secret:  For the Pope

Be appeased, we beseech Thee, O Lord, by our peace-offerings, and by Thy constant protection, guide Thy servant N., whom Thou hast been pleased to appoint as shepherd over Thy Church.


Second Postcommunion:  Of the Blessed Virgin

Pour forth Thy grace into our hearts, O Lord, so that we who have learned of the incarnation of Thy Son Jesus Christ through the message of an angel may be brought to the glory of His resurrection by His passion and cross.

Third Postcommunion:  Against the Persecutors of the Church

We beseech Thee, O Lord our God, that Thou wouldst not allow to be exposed to human perils, those whom Thou hast been pleased to make sharers of these divine mysteries.

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Third Postcommunion:  For the Pope

We beseech Thee, O Lord, that the reception of this divine sacrament, may protect us and always save and defend Thy servant N., whom Thou hast been pleased to appoint as shepherd over Thy Church, together with the flock entrusted to him.


In Masses of the Blessed Virgin, the feria is commemorated, followed by the prayers of the Holy Ghost:

Third Collect: Of the Holy Ghost

O God, who didst teach the hearts of Thy faithful by the light of Thine Holy Ghost; grant that by the same Spirit we may be truly wise, and ever rejoice in His consolation. Through our Lord ... in the unity of the same Holy Ghost.

Third Secret: Of the Holy Ghost

Sanctify, we beseech Thee, O Lord, the gifts which we offer Thee, and cleanse our hearts by the light of the Holy Ghost. Through our Lord ... in the unity of the same Holy Ghost.

Third Postcommunion:  Of the Holy Ghost 

May the outpouring of the Holy Ghost purify our hearts, O Lord, and by the inward sprinkling of His heavenly dew may they be made fruitful. Through our Lord ... in the unity of the same Holy Ghost.

 



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