Introit (Entrance)
From the Roman Missal :Psalm 43:1-2
Give me justice, O God, and plead my cause against a nation that is faithless.From the deceitful and cunning rescue me, for you, O God, are my strength.
From the Graduale Romanum
Iudica me Deus, et discerne causam meam de gente non sancta: ab homine iniquo et doloso eripe me: quia tu es Deus meus, et fortitudo mea.Ps. Emitte lucem tuam, et veritatem tuam: ipsa me deduxerunt, et adduxerunt in montem sanctum tuum, et in tabernacula tua. ( p.120)
From the Graduale Simplex
Deus meus, eripe me de manu peccatoris. (p.108)
Verses of Psalm 71 can also be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.
Liturgy of the Word:
First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21Behold, I will do something new; I will make rivers in the desert.
Between the Readings
From the Roman Missal Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6
(R.The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.)
From the Graduale Romanum Ps. 112(113): 9, 10 Ps. 17: 48, 49
Eripe me , Domine, de inimicis meis: Doce me facere voluntatem tuam.
From the Graduale Simplex
Psalmus responsorius I: Ps. 21(22)
Tu autem, ne elongaveris, fortitudo mea R. Ad defensionem meam conspice. (p. 109-110)
Psalmus responsorius II: Ps. 128(129)
Saepe expugnaverunt me a iuentute mea, dicat nunc R. Saepe expungnaerunt me a iuventute mea
Second Readings: Philippians 3:8-14
Whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ.
Before the Gospel:
From the Roman Missal
Gospel acclamation Verse:
Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart; for I am gracious and merciful. Joel 2:12-13
From the Graduale Romanum Ps. 128(129): 1-4
Saepe expugnaverunt me a iuventute mea.
From the Graduale Simplex:
Antiphona Acclamationis
Amen amen dico vobis si quis sermonem meum servaverit, mortem non gustabit in aeternum, Seculo Secularem.(p.111)
Tractus: Ps. 128(129)
Saepe expugnaverunt me a iuventute mea, dicat nunc Israel (p. 112)
Gospel: John 8:1-11
He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.
When catechumens and candidates for reception are present, readings may be chosen from the Year A cycle. See Fifth Sunday in Lent A
Offertory Antiphon:
From the Roman Missal
The antiphons in the Roman Missal are intended to be proclaimed when there is no singing. The rubrics for Offertory is clear, if there is no singing the antiphon is omitted and the Preparation of the Gifts is pronounced aloud and the congregation makes the response: Blessed be God for ever. at the appropriate times.
From the Graduale Romanum
Confitebor tibi, Domine, in toto corde meo: retribue servo tuo: vivam, et custodiam sermones tuos: vivifica me secundum verbum tuum, Domine. ( p.123)The antiphons in the Roman Missal are intended to be proclaimed when there is no singing. The rubrics for Offertory is clear, if there is no singing the antiphon is omitted and the Preparation of the Gifts is pronounced aloud and the congregation makes the response: Blessed be God for ever. at the appropriate times.
From the Graduale Romanum
- Confitebor tibi (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina)
- Confetibor tibi (Orlando di Lasso)
- Confitebor tibi (Anonymous)
From the Graduale Simplex
Iudica causam meam: defende, quia potens es Domine.(p.112)Verses of Psalm 22 can also be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.
Communion Antiphon:
From the Roman Missal
Amen, Amen I say to you: Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains a single grain. But if it dies, it bears much fruit. John 12:24 [Roman Missal]
The Communion Antiphon, "Everyone who lives…" may be used when the Year A Gospel is proclaimed.Amen, Amen I say to you: Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains a single grain. But if it dies, it bears much fruit. John 12:24 [Roman Missal]
From the Graduale Romanum
Nemo te condemnavit, mulier? Nemo, Domine. Nec ego te condemnabo: iam amplius noli peccare. Jn 8:10-11(p.124)
Psalm 32:1,2,3,5ab,5cd,8,10,11 can also be sung between repetitions of this antiphon.
The Communion Antiphon, "Videns Dominus…" may be used when the Year A Gospel is proclaimed. ( p.124)
From the Graduale Simplex
Pater, si non potest hic calix transire, nisi bibam illum, fiat voluntas tua. (p.113)
Verses of Psalm 116 can also be sung between repetitions of this antiphon.
Hymns
- Lift High the Cross CBW III VII #244)
- O Cross of Christ CBWII #483)
- O God, beyond All Praising CBW III
- O Sacred Head Surrounded CBW III VII #245
- VII = Vatican II Hymnal, Corpus Christi Watershed
CBWIII Catholic Book of Worship III