Entrance Antiphon [Introit]:
From the Roman Missal
If there is no singing the following is proclaimed from the ambo by the celebrant or a minister
You are merciful to all, O Lord and despise nothing that you have made.
You overlook people's sins, to bring them to repentance, and you spare them, for you are the Lord our God. Cf. Wisdom 11:24-25,27
You overlook people's sins, to bring them to repentance, and you spare them, for you are the Lord our God. Cf. Wisdom 11:24-25,27
From the Graduale Romanum
Misereris omnium, Domine, et nihil odisti eorum quae fecisti, dissimulans peccata hominum propter paenitentiam, et parcens illis: quia tu es Dominus Deus noster.Cf. Wisdom 11:24-25,27Ps. Miserere mei Deus, miserere mei: quoniam in te confidit anima mea. ( p.62)
From the Graduale Simplex
Miserere mei, Deus, miserere mei. Ps. 56(57): 1ab(p.82)
Verses of Psalm(56) 57 can also be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.
~OR~
Advenerunt nobis dies paenintentiae, ad redimenda peccata, ad salvandas animas (p. 83)
Verses of Ps. 68(69) can be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.
From By Flowing Waters
Have mercy on me O God, have mercy on me Ps. 56(57): 1ab (#48p.29)
Verses of Psalm 56(57):1de, 2-3, 5, 7-11 (#49, p.. 29)can be sung between repetitions of the antiphon
~OR~
The days have come, the time for repentance, to redeem us from our sins and to save us.(#50, p. 30)
Verses from Ps. 68(69) ( #218 p. 146) or Canticle of Wisdom (# 51 p. 30) may be sung between repetitions of the antiphon
Miserere mei, Deus (William Byrd)
Miserere mei (Gregorio Allegri)
Liturgyof the Word
First Reading: Joel 2:12-18Rend your heart and not your clothing.
Between the Readings:
From the Roman Missal:
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14,17
R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
Chabanel Psalms (various composers)
From the Graduale Romanum
Gradual: Ps. 56(57):2V.4
Miserere mei Deus, miserere mei; quoniam in te confiidit anima mea. V. Misit de caelo, et liberavit me: dedit in opprobriumconculcantes (p. 63)
From the Graduale Simple
Psalmus Responsorius Ps. 50(51)
R. Miserere mei, Deus (p. 83-84)
~OR~
Psalmus Responsorius Ps 78(79)
R. Propitius esto peccatis nostris. (p. 84-85)
From By Flowing Waters
Responsorial Psalm Ps. 50(51): 1-3, 7-12 (R. 1a)
R. Be merciful to me O God. (#52 p. 31)
~OR~
Responsorial PsalmII Ps. 78(70): 9a, 4-5, 8, 10a, 11, 13 (R. 9b)
R.Deal kindly with us sinners, deal kindly. (#53 p. 32)
Second Reading:II Corinthians 5:20 - 6:2
Be reconciled to God, for now is the acceptable time
Pre Gospel Acclamation
From the Roman Missal: Mt 4:4
Gospel Acclamation Verse
If today you hear God's voice harden not your voice
Chabanel Gospel Acclamations (various to choose from)
From the Graduale Romanum
Tractus: Ps. 102(103): 10 &; Ps. 78(79): 8&;9
Domine, non secundum peccata nostra, quae recimus nos: neque secindum iniquitates nostras retribuas nobis V. Domine, ne memineris iniquitatum nostrarum antiquarum: cito anticipent nos nos misericordiae tuae, quia pauperes facti sumus nimis. V. Adiuva nos, Deus salutaris noster: et propter gloriam nominis tui, Domine, libera nos: et proptius esto peccatis nostris, propter nomen tuum. (p. 64-65)
From the Graduale Simplex
Tractus Ps. 78(79)
Adiuva nos, Deus salutaris noster: et propter gloriam nominis tui, Domine, libera nos (p. 85-86)
~OR~
Psalmus Responsorius II above
From By Flowing Waters
Tract Ps. 78(79): 9, 4, 5, 8, 13
Help us O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and forgie our sins, for your name's sake. (#54 p. 33)
~OR~
Responsorial Psalm II above
Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6,16-18
And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.
Antiphons during Distribution of Ashes:
From the Roman Missal
Antiphons
Let us change our garments to sackcloth and ashes, let us fast and weep before the Lord,
that our God, rich in mercy, might forgive us our sins.
that our God, rich in mercy, might forgive us our sins.
— or —
Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, stand up between the porch and the altar and weep and cry out: Spare, O Lord, spare your people; do not close the mouths of those who sing your praise, O Lord. See Joel 2:17; Esther 4:17
— or —
Blot out my transgressions, O Lord. Psalm 51:3
These may be repeated after each verse of Psalm 51.
These may be repeated after each verse of Psalm 51.
— or —
Responsory
Verse: Let us correct our faults which we have committed in ignorance, let us not be taken unawares by the day of our death, looking in vain for leisure to repent.
Verse: Let us correct our faults which we have committed in ignorance, let us not be taken unawares by the day of our death, looking in vain for leisure to repent.
Response: Hear us, O Lord, and show us your mercy, for we have sinned against you.
Verse: Help us, O God our Savior; for the sake of your name, O Lord, set us free.
Response: Hear us, O Lord, and show us your mercy, for we have sinned against you.
Verse: Help us, O God our Savior; for the sake of your name, O Lord, set us free.
Response: Hear us, O Lord, and show us your mercy, for we have sinned against you.
From the Graduale Romanum
Immutemur habitu, in cinere et cilicio: ieiunemus, et ploremus ante Dominum: quia multum misericors est dimittere peccata nostra Deus noster. See Joel 2:13 ( p.65)— or —
Iuxta vestibulum et altare plorabunt sacerdotes et levitae ministri Domini, et dicent: Parce Domine, parce populo tuo: et ne dissipes pra calmantium ad te, Domine. Cf Joel 2:17; Esther 13:17 ( p.65)
— or —
Emendemus in melius, quae ignoranter peccavimus: ne subito praeoccupati die mortis, quaeramus spatium paenitentiae, et invenire non possimus.
Ps. Adiuva nos, Deus salutaris noster: et propter honorem nominis tui, Domine, libera nos.
Ps. Adiuva nos, Deus salutaris noster: et propter honorem nominis tui, Domine, libera nos.
Cf.Baruch 3:2; Ps 79:9 ( p.66)
Emendemus in melius (Ascanio Trombetti) Emendemus in melius (Baldassare Donato) Emendemus in melius (Cristóbal de Morales) Emendemus in melius (Orlando di Lasso) Emendemus in melius (William Byrd) Emendemus in melius a 6 (Andrea Gabrieli)
From the Graduale Simplex
From the Graduale Simplex
Dele, Domine, iniquitatem meam. (Ps. 50(51):1b p.86)
Verses of Psalm (50)51 can also be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.
From By Flowing Waters
Take away, O God, my wickedness (Ps. 50(51): 1b, #55, p. 33)
Verses from Ps. 50(51): 1-19 ( # 56 p. 33-34) can be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.
Verses of Psalm (50)51 can also be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.
From By Flowing Waters
Take away, O God, my wickedness (Ps. 50(51): 1b, #55, p. 33)
Verses from Ps. 50(51): 1-19 ( # 56 p. 33-34) can be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.
Offertory Antiphon:
From the Roman Missal
If there is no singing the Offertory Antiphon is omitted and the Preparation of the Gifts is pronounced aloud with the congregation making the Response: Blessed be God, for ever at the appropriate time.
From the Graduale Romanum
Exaltabo te Domine, quoniam suscepisti me, nec delectasti inimicos meos super me: Domine clamavi ad te, et sanasti me. ( p.313)
Exaltabo te (Giovanni Battista Casali) Exaltabo te (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina) Exaltabo te (Orlando di Lasso) Exaltabo te Domine (Alessandro Scarlatti) Exaltabo te Domine (Giovanni Croce)
From the Graduale Simplex
Factus est adiutor meus Deus meus. ( p.88)
Verses of Psalm (29)30 (p. 88) can also be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.
From By Flowing Waters
The Lord has come to help me Ps. 29(30): 11b (#57, p. 57)
Verses from Psalm 29(30): 1, 2, 9cd, 10 (# 58, p 33-34) can be sung between repetitions of the antiphon
Communion Antiphon:
From the Roman Missal He who ponders the law of the Lord day and night
will yield fruit in due season. Cf Psalm 1:2,3
will yield fruit in due season. Cf Psalm 1:2,3
From the Graduale Romanum
Qui meditabitur in lege Domini die ac nocte, dabit fructum suum in tempore suo. Psalm 1:2-3 (p.67)Psalm 1:1,2,3ab,3cd,4,5,6 can also be sung between repetitions of this antiphon.
From the Graduale Simplex
Da nobis, Domine, auxilium de tribulatione. (p.88)
Verses of Psalm (59)60 (p. 89) can also be sung between repetitions of this antiphon.
From By Flowing Waters
O give us, Lord, your help in time of suffering (Ps. 59(60): 11a, # 59, p. 36)
Verses from Ps. 59(60): 1-5, 11-12( #60, p. 36) can be sung between repetitions of the antiphon
Other Appropriate Hymns
Again We Keep This Solemn Fast (CBWIII 352)Grant to Us, O Lord (CBWIII 621)
Have Mercy, Lord, on Us (CBWIII 358)
O Merciful Redeemer (CBWIII 369)
O Sun of Justice (CBWIII 371)