Wednesday in the Fourth Week of Lent | C or C
| Lesser Feasts and Fasts (1997)
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Ego vero orationem | Psalm 69:14,15/1

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ord, I make my prayer unto thee in an acceptable time; hear me, O God, in the multitude of thy mercy, even in the truth of thy salvation. Psalm. Save me, O God, for the waters have come in, even unto my soul. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Quarta in Quadragesima: Feria Quarta (Psalm verse added by editor) | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted
Collect | |

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 Lord our God, who didst sustain thine ancient people in the wilderness with bread from heaven: Feed now thy pilgrim flock with food that endureth unto everlasting life; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lesson	Isaiah 49:8-15
Gradual | Beata gens | Psalm 33:12/6
Blessed are the people whose God is the Lord Jehovah, and blessed are the folk that he hath chosen to him, to be his inheritance. Verse. By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, and all the hosts of them by the breath of his mouth. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Decima Septima post Pentecosten | |
The Holy Gospel	John 5:19-29
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
O God, who willest not the death of a sinner: We beseech thee to aid and protect those who are exposed to grievous temptations; and grant that in obeying thy commandments they may be strengthened and supported by thy grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 174 (Gregorian Sacramentary, shortened)
Offertory | Benedicite gentes | Psalm 66:7,8,18
O praise our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard, who holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to slip; praised be God, who hath not cast out my prayer, nor turned his mercy from me. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Quinta post Pascha | |
Secret | |
We humbly beseech thee, Almighty God, that by these sacrifices our sins may be washed away, for then indeed thou givest us true health of soul and body; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Wednesday after the Fourth Sunday in Lent, slightly altered | |
Preface of Lent
Communion | Non misit | John 3:17
God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Quarta in Quadragesima: Feria Quarta | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
May this Sacrament which we have received, O Lord our God, both nourish us with spiritual food, and maintain us with temporal assistance; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Wednesday after the Fourth 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: | |
Let thy merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of thy humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as shall please thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The people’s Anglican missal in the American edition (1946), Wednesday after the Fourth Sunday in Lent | |
A short form of blessing may be added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Ego vero orationem | Psalm 69:14,15/1

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his is my prayer to you, at the time you have set, O Lord: “In your great mercy, O God, answer me with your unfailing help.” Psalm. Save me, O God, for the waters have risen up to my neck. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Quarta in Quadragesima: Feria Quarta (Psalm verse added by editor) | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted
Collect | |

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 Lord our God, you sustained your ancient people in the wilderness with bread from heaven: Feed now your pilgrim flock with the food that endures to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lesson	Isaiah 49:8-15
Gradual | Miserator et misericors | Psalm 145:8, with verses 8,9/14,15/18,19
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. The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, * slow to anger and of great kindness. | |
V. The Lord is loving to everyone * and his compassion is over all his works. | |
Refrain. | |
V. The Lord is faithful in all his words * and merciful in all his deeds. | |
V. The Lord upholds all those who fall; * he lifts up those who are bowed down. | |
Refrain. | |
V. The Lord is righteous in all his ways * and loving in all his works. | |
V. The Lord is near to those who call upon him, * to all who call upon him faithfully. | |
Refrain. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Quarta in Quadragesima: Feria Quarta | |
The Holy Gospel	John 5:19-29
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
O God, you desire not the death of a sinner: We pray you to aid and protect those who are exposed to grievous temptations; and grant that in obeying your commandments they may be strengthened and supported by your grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 174 (Gregorian Sacramentary, shortened); altered in Rite II
Offertory | Benedicite gentes | Psalm 66:7,8,18
Bless our God, you peoples; make the voice of God’s praise to be heard; who holds our souls in life, and will not allow our feet to slip. Blessed are you, O God, for you have not rejected my prayer, nor withheld your love from me. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Quinta post Pascha | |
Secret | |
Lord God, may the power of this sacrifice wash away our sins, renew our lives and bring us to salvation. We ask this in the Name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Fourth Week of Lent: Wednesday | |
Preface of Lent
Communion | Non misit | John 3:17
God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Quarta in Quadragesima: Feria Quarta | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Lord, may we never misuse your healing gifts, but always find them a source of salvation. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Fourth Week of Lent: Wednesday | |
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: | |
Let your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as shall please you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The people’s Anglican missal in the American edition (1946), Wednesday after the Fourth Sunday in Lent, altered for Rite II | |
A short form of blessing may added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Ego vero orationem | Salmo 69:14,15/1

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o oro a ti, oh Señor, en el tiempo que has fijado: “Oh Dios, por la abundancia de tu misericordia, respóndeme con tu inagotable socorro.” Salmo. Sálvame, oh Dios, porque me llegan las aguas al cuello. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Quarta in Quadragesima: Feria Quarta (ver. sel. ed.) | |
Gloria in excelsis se omite
Colecta | |

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h Señor nuestro Dios, que sostenías a tu antiguo pueblo en el desierto con pan del cielo, alimenta ahora a tu rebaño peregrinante con la comida que perdura hasta la vida eterna. Por Jesucristo tu Hijo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Lección	Isaías 49:8-15
Gradual | Miserator et misericors | Salmo 145:8, con versículos 8,9/14,15/18,19
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. Clemente y compasivo es el Señor. | |
V. Clemente y compasivo es el Señor, * lento para la ira y grande en misericordia. | |
V. Amante es el Señor para con todos; * su compasión está sobre todas sus obras. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Fiel es el Señor en todas sus palabras, * misericordioso en todas sus hazañas. | |
V. Sostiene el Señor a los que caen, * y levanta a todos los oprimidos. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Justo es el Señor en todos sus caminos, * y bondadoso en todas sus acciones. | |
V. Cercano está el Señor a todos los que le invocan, * a los que le invocan confiadamente. | |
Antífona. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Quarta in Quadragesima: Feria Quarta | |
El Santo Evangelio	Juan 5:19-29
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:
Oh Dios, tú no deseas la muerte de un pecador: Te suplicamos que ayides y protejas a los que están puestos en peligro de graves tentaciones; y concede que obedeciendo tus mandamientos sean fortalecidos y sostenidos por tu gracia; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 174 (Gregorian Sacramentary, abreviada); tr. ed.
Ofertorio | Benedicite gentes | Salmo 66:7,8,18
Bendigan, pueblos, a nuestro Dios; hagan oír la voz de su alabanza; él es quien preserva a nuestra alma en vida, y no permite que nuestros pies resbalen. Bendito sea Dios, que no rechazó mi oración, ni me retiró su favor. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Quinta post Pascha | |
Secreta | |
Señor, que la virtud de este sacrificio borre en nosotros los rastros del pecado, renueve nuestra vida según Cristo y nos haga participar más plenamente de tu salvación; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Tiempo de Cuaresma: Miércoles de la Cuarta Semana | |
Prefacio de Cuaresma
Comunión | Non misit | John 3:17
Dios no ha enviado a su Hijo al mundo para que juzgue al mundo, sino para que el mundo sea salvo por él. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Quarta in Quadragesima: Feria Quarta | |
Poscomunión | |
No permitas, Señor, que estos sacramentos que hemos recibido sean causa de condenación para nosotros, pues nos instituiste como auxilios de nuestra salvación; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Tiempo de Cuaresma: Miércoles de la Cuarta 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: | |
Abre, Señor, los oídos de tu piedad a los ruegos de los que la imploran; y para que a los que piden concedas lo que desean, haz que pidan lo que te agrada; por nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Miércoles de la Cuarta Semana de Cuaresma | |
Se puede añadir una fórmula corta de bendición, seguida por una despedida. | |

Anglican Gradual and Sacramentary
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