THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Missal Mass Propers for the Liturgy of St. James According to the Use of the Ancient Church of the West

COLLECTS

O LORD OF ALL, we beseech thee mercifully to hear us; and grant that we, to whom thou hast given an hearty desire to pray, may, by thy mighty aid, be defended and comforted in all dangers and adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O ALMIGHTY GOD, who didst lead the Blessed Virgin Mary to visit Elisabeth, to their exceeding joy and comfort: Grant unto us thy people, that as Mary did rejoice to be called the Mother of the Lord, so we may ever rejoice to believe the incarnation of thine only-begotten Son; to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen.

O Almighty and Everlasting God, who didst raise up thy faithful servant John, Bishop and Confessor, to be a burning and a shining light in thy Church, a father to orphans, a refuge for the exiled, a shepherd of thy scattered flock, and a vessel of incorruption: Grant, we beseech thee, that we, being strengthened by his prayers and following the example of his holy life, may with humility of heart and steadfastness of faith walk in the way of salvation; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON

Exodus 28:1–3, 29–30, 36–38; 29:1–2, 10–14, 18

And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office… And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty. And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted… that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.

And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the Lord continually. And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim… and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the Lord continually.

And thou shalt make a plate of pure gold, and grave upon it, like the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD. And it shall be upon Aaron’s forehead… that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow… that they may be accepted before the Lord.

And this is the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest’s office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish, and unleavened bread… and cakes mingled with oil…

And thou shalt cause a bullock to be brought before the tabernacle… and Aaron and his sons shall put their hands upon the head of the bullock. And thou shalt kill the bullock before the Lord… and burn the flesh and the skin… it is a sin offering.

And thou shalt burn the whole ram upon the altar: it is a burnt offering unto the Lord: it is a sweet savour, an offering made by fire unto the Lord.

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON FROM THE APOSTLE

Romans 15:1–13, 30–33; 16:1–2, 17–20, 25–27

Brethren: We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name. And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people. And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people. And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judaea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints; That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed. Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, But now is made manifest… according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.

THE EPISTLE

I Peter 5:5–11

Brethren: all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

GRADUAL

Psalm 55

O cast thy burden upon the Lord: and he shall nourish thee.

When I cried unto the Lord, he heard my voice: from the battle that was against me.

ALLELUIA

Psalm 7

Alleluia, alleluia.

God is a righteous judge, strong and patient: and God is provoked every day.

Alleluia.

THE HOLY GOSPEL

St. Luke 15:1–10

At that time: Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

And he spake this parable unto them, saying,

What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?

And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?

And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

OFFERTORY

Psalm 9

They that know thy Name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast never failed them that seek thee.

O Praise the Lord, which dwelleth in Sion: for he forgetteth not the complaint of the poor.

SECRET

Sanctify, O Lord, we beseech thee, the oblations which we offer unto thee: and mercifully grant that they may be made unto us the Body and Blood of thine only begotten Son. Who liveth and reigneth with thee.

COMMUNION

Luke 15

I say unto you: There is joy in the presence of the Angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

POSTCOMMUNION

We beseech thee, O Lord, that we which have received these holy mysteries: may by their power be cleansed from all our iniquities; and evermore be filled with the bounteous gifts of thy grace. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.