Presentation of CHRIST in the Temple, commonly called the Purification of S. Mary the Virgin The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary INTROITS. ADVENT. Isaiah xlv. 8. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness; let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation. Psalm xix. 1. : The heavens declare the glory of GoD and the firmament showeth His handy work. Glory be to the FATHER, and to the SON: and to the HOLY GHOST; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen. : CHRISTMAS. At the first celebration on Christmas Day. "Ye faithful, approach ye," &c. At the later celebration on Christmas Day, and till Septuagesima. Isaiah ix. 6. Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty GOD, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Psalm xcviii. 1. O sing unto the LORD a new song: for He hath done marvellous things. Glory be to the FATHER, and to the SON : and to the HOLY GHOST; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen. : THE EPIPHANY. Behold the LORD, the Ruler is come; and dominion, power, and empire are in His hand. Psalm lxxii. 1. Give the king Thy judgments, O GOD: and Thy righteousness unto the king's son. Glory be to the FATHER, and to the SON: and to the HOLY GHOST; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen. : |