Roman Missal (1962): St. Gregory the Wonderworker
Introit
(Sir 45:30)
The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever. (Alléluia, alléluia.)
(Ps. 131:1)
Remember, O Lord, David and all his meekness.
Glory Be to the Father…
The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever. (Alléluia, alléluia.)
Collect
Grant, we beseech thee, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Gregory thy blessed Confessor and Bishop may increase our devotion and promote our salvation.
Through our Lord…
Epistle
Lesson from the book of Ecclesiasticus
(Sir 44:16-27; 45:3-20)
Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God, and was found just; and in the time of wrath he was made a reconciliation. There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Therefore, by an oath, the Lord made him to increase among his people. He gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed His covenant upon his head. He acknowledged him in His blessings; He preserved for him His mercy; and he found grace before the eyes of the Lord. He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him a crown of glory. He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him a great priesthood; and made him blessed in glory. To execute the office of the priesthood, and to have praise in His name, and to offer Him a worthy incense for an odor of sweetness.
Gradual
(Sir 44:16)
Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God.
(Sir 44:20)
℣. There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Alleluia, alleluia.
(Ps 109:4)
You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchisedec. Alleluia.
Gospel
Continuation ☩ of the Holy Gospel according to Mark
(Mark 11:22-24)
At that time, Jesus answered and said to His disciples, Have faith in God. Amen I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Arise, and hurl yourself into the sea,’ and does not waver in his heart, but believes that whatever he says will be done, it shall be done for him. Therefore I say to you, all things whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you shall receive, and they shall come to you.
Offertory
(Ps 88:21-22)
I have found David, My servant; with My holy oil I have anointed him, that My hand may be always with him, and that My arm may make him strong. (Allelúja.)
Secret
May Your Saints, we beseech You, O Lord, everywhere make us joyful: so that, while we reflect upon their merits, we may enjoy their help.
Through our Lord…
Preface
(Common)
It is truly meet and just, and profitable unto salvation, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks to Thee, O Holy Lord, Father Almighty, eternal God, through Christ, our Lord. Through whom the Angels praise Thy Majesty, the Dominions adore it, the Powers are in awe. Which the heavens and the hosts of heaven together with the blessed Seraphim joyfully do magnify. And do Thou command that it be permitted us to join with them in confessing Thee, while we say with lowly praise:
Communion
(Luke 12:42)
The faithful and prudent servant whom the master will set over his household to give them their ration of grain in due time. (Allelúja.)
Postcommunion
Grant, we beseech You, almighty God, that as we thank You for the favors we have received, we may, by the intercession of blessed Gregory, Your Confessor and Bishop, obtain still greater blessings.
Through our Lord…