Collects, Epistles and Gospels
for the Proper of Saints
Saint
Theodore, Bishop & Confessor
[Mass 11, Statuit
ei]
FOR A CONFESSOR BISHOP
INTROIT. Statuit. ei. Ecclus. 45.
THE Lord made with him a covenant of peace: and made him the
chief of his people: that he should have the dignity of the priesthood
for ever (alleluia, alleluia). Ps. 132. Lord remember
David: and all his trouble. V. Glory be.
The Collect.
O GOD, didst send forth blessed Theodore, thy Confessor and Bishop,
to preach unto the Gentiles the glory of thy Name: grant that
by his merits and intercession; we may of thy mercy be enabled
to fulfil all such things as thou commandest. Through.
For the Epistle. Ecclesiasticus 44:16
Behold a great priest who in his days pleased the Lord and was
found righteous: and in the time of wrath he was taken in exchange
for the world. There was none like unto him to keep the law of
the Most High. Therefore by an oath the Lord assured him that
he would increase him among his people. He established with him
the blessing of all men and the covenant, and made it rest upon
his head. He acknowledged him in his blessing: and preserved
for him his mercy: so that he found favour in the sight of the
Lord. He magnified him in the sight of kings: and gave unto him
a crown of glory. An everlasting covenant he made with him and
gave him a great priesthood and blessed him with glory, that
he should execute the office of the priesthood and have honour
in his name and offer unto him incense and a sweet savour.
GRADUAL. Ecclus. 44. Behold a great priest who
in his days pleased the Lord. V. There was none like unto him
to keep the law of the Most High.
Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps. 110. Thou art a priest for
ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia.
After Septuagesima, instead of the Alleluia and verse following,
is said:
TRACT. Ps. 112. Blessed is the man that feareth
the Lord: he hath great delight in his commandments. V. His seed
shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the faithful shall
be blessed. V. Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house:
and his righteousness endureth for ever.
In Eastertide, instead of the Gradual, is said:
Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps. 110. Thou art a priest for
ever after the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia. V. This is a
priest whom the Lord hath crowned. Alleluia.
The Gospel. St Matthew 25:14 14 AT that time: Jesus spake this parable
unto his disciples: the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling
into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered
unto them his goods.
15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to
another one; to every man according to his several ability; and
straightway took his journey.
16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded
with the same, and made them other five talents.
17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other
two.
18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth,
and hid his lord's money.
19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth
with them.
20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought
other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five
talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful
servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make
thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord,
thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two
other talents beside them.
23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant;
thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler
over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
OFFERTORY. Ps. 89. I have found David my servant: with my holy
oil have I anointed him: my hand shall hold him fast, and my
arm shall strengthen him (alleluia).
SECRET. GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord,
that we remembering with gladness the righteousness of thy Saints,
may at all times and in all places feel the effectual succour
of their intercession. Through.
COMMUNION. St. Luke 12. A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord hath
made ruler over his household: to give them their portion of
meat in due season (alleluia).
POSTCOMMUNION.
GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we may so shew forth
our thankfulness for he gifts which we have now received; that,
at the intercession of blessed Theodore thy Confessor and Bishop,
we may obtain yet more abundant mercies. Through.