Monday in the First Week of Lent | C or C
| Lesser Feasts and Fasts (1979)
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Sicut oculi | Psalm 123:2-4/1

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ehold, even as the eyes of servants look upon the hands of their masters, even so our eyes shall wait upon the Lord our God, until he have mercy upon us. Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us. Psalm. Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Primam Quadragesimæ | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted
Collect | |

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lmighty and everlasting God, mercifully increase in us thy gifts of holy discipline, in almsgiving, prayer, and fasting; that our lives may be directed to the fulfilling of thy most gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lesson	Leviticus 19:1,2,11-18
Gradual | Protector noster | Cf. Psalm 84:8/7
Behold, O God, our defender, and look upon thy servants. Verse. O Lord God of hosts, hear the prayer of thy servants. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sabbato Quatuor Temporum Quadragesimæ | |
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 25:31-46
The Nicene Creed is omitted.
Collect after the Prayers of the People
If today is a fixed holy day in Lesser Feasts and Fasts, the collect for the holy day may be used. Otherwise, the following may be used
Blessed Lord, who wast tempted in all things like as we are: Have mercy upon our frailty. Out of weakness give us strength; grant to us thy fear, that we may fear thee only; support us in time of temptation; embolden us in time of danger; help us to do thy work with good courage, and to continue thy faithful soldiers and servants unto our life’s end. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 171 (B.F. Westcott)
Offertory | Levabo oculos | Psalm 119:18,27,73
Open thou mine eyes, that I may see the wondrous things of thy law, O Lord, that I may understand the way of thy commandments; O give me understanding, that I may learn thy commandments. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Primam Quadragesimæ | |
Secret | |
Hallow, O Lord, the offerings which we bring to thee, and cleanse us from the stain of sin; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Monday after the First Sunday in Lent | |
Preface of Lent
Communion | Amen ... quod uni | Matthew 25:40,34
Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me; come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Primam Quadragesimæ | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Filled, O Lord, with thy saving gift, we humbly pray that as we have rejoiced in its sweetness, so we may be renewed by its effect; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Monday after the First Sunday in Lent | |
Prayer over the People | |
The Celebrant turns to the people and says: | |
Let us pray. | |
The Deacon [or Celebrant] says: | |
Bow down before the Lord. | |
The people kneel. The Celebrant, with arms outstretched over the people, continues: | |
We beseech thee, O Lord, absolve thy people of their offenses, and of thy great mercy turn aside from them the punishment which they have deserved; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The people’s Anglican missal in the American edition (1946), Monday after the First Sunday in Lent | |
A short form of blessing may be added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Sicut oculi | Psalm 123:2-4/1

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s the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, so our eyes look to you, O Lord, until you show us your mercy; have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy. Psalm. To you I lift up my eyes, to you enthroned in the heavens. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Primam Quadragesimæ | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted
Collect | |

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lmighty and everlasting God, mercifully increase in us your gifts of holy discipline, in almsgiving, prayer, and fasting; that our lives may be directed to the fulfilling of your most gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lesson	Leviticus 19:1,2,11-18
Gradual | Verba tua | Cf John 6:63 with Psalm 19:7,8/9,10/11,12/13,14
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. Your words, O Lord, are spirit and life. | |
V. The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; * the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent. | |
V. The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; * the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes. | |
Refrain. | |
V. The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for ever; * the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. | |
V. More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, * sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb. | |
Refrain. | |
V. By them also is your servant enlightened, * and in keeping them there is great reward. | |
V. Who can tell how often he offends? * cleanse me from my secret faults. | |
Refrain. | |
V. Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins; let them not get dominion over me; * then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense. | |
V. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, * O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. | |
Refrain. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sabbato Hebdomadæ Primæ per Annum | |
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 25:31-46
The Nicene Creed is omitted.
Collect after the Prayers of the People
If today is a fixed holy day in Lesser Feasts and Fasts, the collect for the holy day may be used. Otherwise, the following may be used
Blessed Lord, you were tempted in all things as we are: Have mercy on our frailty; out of weakness give us strength; give us your fear, that we may fear you only; support us in time of temptation; make us bold in time of danger; help us to do your work with good courage, and to continue your faithful soldiers and servants to the end of our lives. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 171 (B.F. Westcott); altered in Rite II
Offertory | Levabo oculos | Psalm 119:18,27,73
Open my eyes, that I may see the wonders of your law, O Lord; that I may understand the way of your commandments; give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Primam Quadragesimæ | |
Secret | |
Lord, may this offering of our love be acceptable to you. Let it transform our lives and bring us your mercy. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), First Week of Lent: Monday | |
Preface of Lent
Communion | Amen ... quod uni | Matthew 25:40,34
Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my sisters and brothers, you did it to me; come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Primam Quadragesimæ | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Lord, through this Sacrament may we rejoice in your healing power and experience your saving love in mind and body. We ask this in the Name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), First Week of Lent: Monday | |
Prayer over the People | |
The Celebrant turns to the people and says: | |
Let us pray. | |
The Deacon [or Celebrant] says: | |
Bow down before the Lord. | |
The people kneel. The Celebrant, with arms outstretched over the people, continues: | |
We pray, O Lord, absolve your people of their offenses, and of your great mercy turn from them the punishment which they have deserved; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The people’s Anglican missal in the American edition (1946), Monday after the First Sunday in Lent, altered in Rite II | |
A short form of blessing may added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Sicut oculi | Salmo 123:2-4/1

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sí como los ojos de los siervos miran a las manos de sus señores, así nuestros ojos miran al Señor nuestro Dios, hasta que tenga misericordia de nosotros; ten misericordia de nosotros, oh Señor, ten misericordia. Salmo. A ti levanto mis ojos, a ti entronizado en los cielos. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Primam Quadragesimæ | |
Gloria in excelsis se omite
Colecta | |

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h Dios todopoderoso y eterno, aumenta en nosotros misericordiosamente los dones de santa disciplina, dando limosna, orando y ayunando, para que nuestras vidas se orienten al cumplimiento de tu clemente voluntad. Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Lección	Levítico 19:1,2,11-18
Gradual | Verba tua | Cf Juan 6:63 con Salmo 19:7,8/9,10/11,12/13,14
Un cantor o lector recita primero la antífona y el pueblo la repite. Todos la repiten otra vez cuando se indica en el texto. | |
Antífona. Tus palabras, oh Señor, son espíritu y son vida. | |
V. La ley del Señor es perfecta, que aviva el alma; * el testimonio del Señor es fiel, que hace sabio al sencillo. | |
V. Los mandamientos del Señor son rectos, que alegran al corazón; * el precepto del Señor es claro, que alumbra los ojos. | |
Antífona. | |
V. El temor del Señor es limpio, que permanece para siempre; * los juicios del Señor son verdad, completamente justos. | |
V. Deseables son, más que el oro, más que oro fino; * dulce más que miel, que la que destila del panal. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Tu siervo es además por ellos alumbrado, * y al guardarlos hay grande galardón. | |
V. ¿Quién podrá entender sus propios errores? * Líbrame de los que me son ocultos. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Preserva también a tu siervo de las soberbias, que no se enseñoreen de mí; * entonces seré íntegro, y estaré limpio del gran pecado. | |
V. Sean gratos los dichos de mi boca y la meditación de mi corazón delante de ti, * oh Señor, Roca mía y Redentor mío. | |
Antífona. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sabbato Hebdomadæ Primæ per Annum | |
El Santo Evangelio	Mateo 25:31-46
El Credo Niceno se omite.
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles
Si este día es día fijo en el calendario de santos menores, se puede usar aquí la colecta propia. De otra manera se puede usar la siguiente:
Bendito Señor, tú fuiste tentado en todas las cosas como nosotros mismos: Ten piedad de nuestra fragilidad; de la debilidad danos la fuerza; concédenos el temor a ti, para que de ti sólo tengamos miedo; sopórtanos en la hora de tentación; haznos valiente en la hora de peligro; ayúdanos a hacer tu obra con buen valor, y a continuar tus fieles soldados y siervos hasta el fin de nuestra vida. Amén.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 171 (B.F. Westcott); tr. ed.
Ofertorio | Levabo oculos | Salmo 119:18,27,73
Ábreme los ojos, para que mire las maravillas de tu ley, oh Señor, para que entienda el camino de tus mandamientos; dame entendimiento para que aprenda tus mandamientos. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Primam Quadragesimæ | |
Secreta | |
Acepta, Señor, estas ofrendas, signo de nuestra entrega a tu servicio; que ellas santifiquen nuestra vida por obra de tu gracia y nos obtengan el perdón de nuestras culpas; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Tiempo de Cuaresma: Lunes de la Primera Semana | |
Prefacio de Cuaresma
Comunión | Amen ... quod uni | Mateo 25:40,34
En verdad os digo que cuantas veces hicisteis eso a uno de estos mis hermanos menores, a mí me lo hicisteis; venid, benditos de mi Padre, tomad posesión del reino preparado para vosotros desde la creación del mundo. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Primam Quadragesimæ | |
Poscomunión | |
Concédenos experimentar, Señor Dios nuestro, al recibir tu Eucaristía, alivio para el alma y para el cuerpo; y así, restaruada en Cristo la integridad de la persona, podremos gloriarnos de la plenitud de tu salvación; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Tiempo de Cuaresma: Lunes de la Primera Semana | |
Oración sobre el Pueblo | |
El Celebrante se vuelve frente al pueblo y dice: | |
Oremos. | |
El Diácono [o Celebrante] dice: | |
Póstrense de hinojos delante del Señor. | |
El Pueblo se arrodilla.  El Celebrante, con brazos extendidos sobre el pueblo, continúa: | |
Te rogamos, Señor, que rompas las cadenas de nuestros pecados y apartes propicio los castigos que por ellos merecemos; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Lunes de la Primera Semana de Cuaresma | |
Se puede añadir una fórmula corta de bendición, seguida por una despedida. | |

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