Thursday in the Second Week of Advent | C or C
| Lesser Feasts and Fasts (1997)
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Prope es tu | Psalm 119:151,152/1

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e thou near at hand, O Lord, for all thy commandments are true; as concerning thy testimonies, I have known long since, that thou hast grounded them for ever. Psalm. Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way, and walk in the law of the Lord. Gloria Patri.

Graduale Romanum (1961), Feria Sexta Quatuor Temporum Adventus | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted.
Collect | |

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erciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer (1979), Second Sunday of Advent | |
Lesson	Isaiah 41:13-20
Gradual | Ex Sion species | Psalm 50:2/5
Out of Sion hath God appeared in perfect beauty. Verse. Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me with sacrifice. | |
Graduale Romanum (1961), Dominica Secunda Adventus | |
Alleluia | Rorate cæli | Isaiah 45:8
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness; let the earth open, and bring forth salvation. Alleluia. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Secunda Adventus: Feria Quinta | |
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 11:7-15
The Nicene Creed is omitted.
Collect after the Prayers of the People
Stir up, O Lord, our hearts to prepare for the coming of thine Only-begotten, that, by his coming, we may be purified in mind and be found worthy of his service; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Secunda Adventus: Feria Quinta (Collecta); translated and adapted by editor
Offertory | Deus tu convertens | Psalm 85:6,7
Wilt thou not turn again and quicken us, O God, that thy people may rejoice in thee? Show us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation. | |
Graduale Romanum (1961), Dominica Secunda Adventus | |
Secret | |
Accept, we beseech thee, O Lord, the gifts which from thy bounty we offer unto thee, and what our devotion may prepare in this life, may we receive as our reward in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Prima Adventus: Feria Quinta (Super Oblata); translated and adapted by editor | |
Preface of Advent
Communion | Juste et pie | Titus 2:12,13
We should live righteously, and godly, in this present world, looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Primera Adventus: Feria Quinta | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
May the frequenting of these mysteries benefit us in this life, O Lord, that we may learn to place our treasure in heaven and inherit eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Prima Adventus: Feria Quinta (Post Communionem); translated and adapted by editor | |
Solemn Blessing | |
May the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen. | |
Book of Occasional Services (1991) | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Prope es tu | Psalm 119:151,152/1

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ou, O Lord, are near at hand, and all your commandments are true; long have I known from your decrees that you have established them for ever. Psalm. Happy are they whose way is blameless; who walk in the law of the Lord. Gloria Patri.

Graduale Romanum (1961), Feria Sexta Quatuor Temporum Adventus | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted.
Collect | |

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erciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer (1979), Second Sunday of Advent | |
Lesson	Isaiah 41:13-20
Gradual | Miserator et misericors | Psalm 145:8, with verses 1,9/10,11/12,13
The refrain is recited first by a leader or cantor and then repeated by the congregation. It is repeated again by all where indicated in the text. | |
Refrain. The Lord is gracious and full of compassion. | |
V. I will exalt you, O God my King, * and bless your Name for ever and ever. | |
V. The Lord is loving to everyone * and his compassion is over all his works. | |
Refrain. | |
V. All your works praise you, O Lord, * and your faithful servants bless you. | |
V. They make known the glory of your kingdom * and speak of your power; | |
Refrain. | |
V. That the peoples may know of your power * and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. | |
V. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; * your dominion endures throughout all ages. | |
Refrain. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Quarta in Quadragesima: Feria Quarta | |

Alleluia | Rorate cæli | Isaiah 45:8
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Shower, O heavens, from above, and let the skies rain down righteousness; let the earth open, that salvation may spring up. Alleluia. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Secunda Adventus: Feria Quinta | |
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 11:7-15
The Nicene Creed is omitted.
Collect after the Prayers of the People
Almighty Father, give us the joy of your love to prepare the way for Christ our Lord. Help us to serve you and one another. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Second Week of Advent: Thursday (Opening Prayer)
Offertory | Deus tu convertens | Psalm 85:6,7
Will you not give us life again, O God, so that your people may rejoice in you? Show us your mercy, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. | |
Graduale Romanum (1961), Dominica Secunda Adventus | |
Secret | |
Father, from all you give us we present this bread and wine. As we serve you now, accept our offering and sustain us with your promise of eternal life. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), First Week of Advent: Thursday (Prayer over the Gifts) | |
Preface of Advent
Communion | Juste et pie | Titus 2:12,13
In this present age we must live lives that are upright and godly while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of our great God. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Primera Adventus: Feria Quinta | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Father, may our communion teach us to love heaven. May its promise and hope guide our way on earth. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), First Week of Advent: Thursday (Prayer after Communion) | |
Solemn Blessing | |
May the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen. | |
Book of Occasional Services (1991) | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Prope es tu | Salmo 119:151,152/1

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ercano estás tu, oh Señor, y todos tus mandamientos son verdad; por tus decretos hace mucho he sabido que los has establecido para siempre. Salmo. Dichosos los de camino intachable, los que andan en la ley del Señor. Gloria Patri.

Graduale Romanum (1961), Feria Sexta Quatuor Temporum Adventus | |
Gloria in excelsis se omite.
Colecta | |

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ios de misericordia, que enviaste a tus mensajeros, los profetas, a predicar el arrepentimiento y preparar el camino de nuestra salvación: Danos gracia para atender sus advertencias y abandonar nuestros pecados, a fin de que recibamos gozosamente la venida de Jesucristo nuestro Redentor; que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, ahora y por siempre. Amén.

Libro de Oración Común (1979), Segundo Domingo del Adviento | |
Lección	Isaías 41:13-20
Gradual | Miserator et misericors | Salmo 145:8, con versículos 1,9/10,11/12,13
Un cantor o lector recita la antífona por primera parte y luego el pueblo la repita. Todos la repitan otra vez donde se indica en el texto. | |
Antífona. Clemente y compasivo es el Señor. | |
V. Te exaltaré, oh Dios mi Rey, * y bendeciré tu Nombre por siempre jamás. | |
V. Amante es el Señor para con todos; * su compasión está sobre todas sus obras. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Te alaban, oh Señor, todas tus obras; * y tus fieles siervos te bendicen. | |
V. La gloria de tu reino declaran, * y hablan de tu poder. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Para que sepan los pueblos de tus proezas, * y de la gloria y magnificencia de tu reino. | |
V. Tu reino es reino eterno, * y tu dominio perdura para siempre. | |
Antífona. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Quarta in Quadragesima: Feria Quarta | |

Aleluya | Rorate cæli | Isaías 45:8
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Gotead, cielos, desde arriba, que las nubes destilen la justicia; ábrase la tierra y produzca el fruto de la salvación. Aleluya. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Secunda Adventus: Feria Quinta | |
El Santo Evangelio	Mateo 11:7-15
El Credo Niceno se omite.
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles
Despierta, Señor, nuestros corazones y muévelos a preparar los caminos de tu Hijo, para que cuando venga podamos servirte con consciencia pura; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Tiempo de Adviento: Jueves de la Segunda Semana (Rito de Entrada: Oración)
Ofertorio | Deus tu convertens | Salmo 85:6,7
¿No volverás a darnos vida, oh Dios, para que tu pueblo se regocije en ti? Señor, muéstranos tu misericordia, y concédenos tu salvación. | |
Graduale Romanum (1961), Dominica Secunda Adventus | |
Secreta | |
Acepta, Señor, los bienes que de ti hemos recibido, y por la presentación de este pan y de este vino concédenos que la acción santa, que celebramos ahora en nuestra vida mortal, sea para nosotros prenda de salvación eterna; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Tiempo de Adviento: Jueves de la Primera Semana (Liturgia eucarística: Oración sobre las Ofrendas) | |
Prefacio de Adviento
Comunión | Juste et pie | Tito 2:12,13
Vivamos justa y piadosamente en este siglo con la bienaventurada esperanza en la manifestación gloriosa del gran Dios. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Primera Adventus: Feria Quinta | |
Poscomunión | |
Señor, que fructifique en nosotros la celebración de este Sacramento, con los que tú nos enseñas, ya en nuestra vida mortal, a descubrir el valor de los bienes eternos y a poner en ellos nuestro corazón; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Tiempo de Adviento: Jueves de la Primera Semana (Rito de Comunión: Oración), un poco alterada | |
Bendición Solemne | |
Que el Sol de Justicia resplandezca sobre ustedes y disipe las tinieblas en su caminar; y la bendición de Dios omnipotente, el Padre, el Hijo, y el Espíritu Santo, sea con ustedes y more con ustedes eternamente. Amén. | |
Ritual para ocasiones especiales (1990) | |

Anglican Gradual and Sacramentary
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