Thursday in the Fourth Week of Lent | C or C
| Lesser Feasts and Fasts (1997)
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Lætetur cor | Psalm 105:3,4/1

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et the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord; seek the Lord and his strength; seek his face evermore. Psalm. O give thanks unto the Lord, and call upon his Name; tell the people what things he hath done. Gloria Patri.

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

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lmighty and most merciful God, drive from us all weakness of body, mind, and spirit; that, being restored to wholeness, we may with free hearts become what thou dost intend us to be, and accomplish what thou willest us to do; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lesson	A & B Exodus 32:7-14
C Micah 7:7-9

Gradual | Respice Domine | Psalm 74:19/18,21
Look upon the covenant, O Lord, and forget not the congregation of the poor for ever. Verse. Arise, O God, maintain thine own cause, remember how the foolish man blasphemeth thee daily. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Decima Tertia post Pentecosten | |

The Holy Gospel	A & B John 5:30-47
C John 9:1-38

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 heavenly Father, subdue in us whatever is contrary to thy holy will, that we may know how to please thee. Grant, O God, that we may never run into those temptations which in our prayers we desire to avoid. Lord, never permit our trials to be above our strength; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 173 (Thomas Wilson)
Offertory | Domine ad adjuvandum | Psalm 70:1,2
Make haste to help me, O Lord; let them be turned backward and put to confusion that wish me evil. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quinta post Dominicam Quartam Quadragesimæ | |
Secret | |
Purify us, O God of mercy, that the prayers of thy Church which are pleasing to thee as pious offerings, may please thee yet more through our purified hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Thursday after the Fourth Sunday in Lent | |
Preface of Lent
Communion | Dabo legem | Jeremiah 31:33
I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people, saith the Lord. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quinta Hebdomadæ Quartæ in Quadragesima | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Suffer not, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy heavenly gifts, which thou hast provided for the healing of thy faithful, to turn to the judgement of those who receive them; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Thursday 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: | |
O God, the creator and sustainer of thy faithful people: Drive far from us, we beseech thee, all the assaults of temptation; that we may be found acceptable in thy sight, and may be defended from the fear of our enemies; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The people’s Anglican missal in the American edition (1946), Thursday after the Fourth Sunday in Lent | |
A short form of blessing may be added, followed by a dismissal. | |
Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Lætetur cor | Psalm 105:3,4/1

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et the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice; search for the Lord and God’s strength; continually seek God’s face. Psalm. Give thanks to the Lord and call upon God’s Name; make known God’s deeds among the people. Gloria Patri.

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

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lmighty and most merciful God, drive from us all weakness of body, mind, and spirit; that, being restored to wholeness, we may with free hearts become what you intend us to be and accomplish what you want us to do; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lesson	A & B Exodus 32:7-14
C Micah 7:7-9

Years A & B | | | Year C | |
Gradual | Memento nostri | Psalm 106:4, with verses 6,7/19,20/21,22/23 | Gradual | Dominus illuminatio | Psalm 27:1, with verses 10,11/12,13/17,18
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. | | | 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. Remember us, O Lord, with the favor you have for your people. | | | Refrain. The Lord is my light and my salvation. | |
V. We have sinned as our forebears did; * we have done wrong and dealt wickedly. | | | V. Hearken to my voice, O Lord, when I call; * have mercy on me and answer me. | |
V. In Egypt they did not consider your marvelous works, nor remember the abundance of your love; * they defied the Most High at the Red Sea. | | | V. You speak in my heart and say, “Seek my face.” * Your face, Lord, will I seek. | |
Refrain. | | | Refrain. | |
V. Israel made a bull-calf at Horeb * and worshiped a molten image; | | | V. Hide not your face from me, * nor turn away your servant in displeasure. | |
V. And so they exchanged their Glory * for the image of an ox that feeds on grass. | | | V. You have been my helper; cast me not away; * do not forsake me, O God of my salvation. | |
Refrain. | | | Refrain. | |
V. They forgot God their Savior, * who had done great things in Egypt, | | | V. What if I had not believed that I should see the goodness of the Lord * in the land of the living! | |
V. Wonderful deeds in the land of Ham, * and fearful things at the Red Sea. | | | V. O tarry and await the Lord’s pleasure; be strong, and he shall comfort your heart; * wait patiently for the Lord. | |
Refrain. | | | Refrain. | |
V. So he would have destroyed them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, * to turn away his wrath from consuming them. | | | | |
Refrain. | | | | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quinta Hebdomadæ Quintæ per Annum | | | Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Sexta Hebdomadæ Primæ Adventus | |

The Holy Gospel	A & B John 5:30-47
C John 9:1-38

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
Heavenly Father, subdue in us whatever is contrary to your holy will, that we may know how to please you. Grant, O God, that we may never run into those temptations which in our prayers we desire to avoid. Lord, never permit our trials to be above our strength; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 173 (Thomas Wilson); altered in Rite II
Offertory | Domine ad adjuvandum | Psalm 70:1,2
O Lord, make haste to help me; let those who take pleasure in my misfortune draw back and be disgraced. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quinta post Dominicam Quartam Quadragesimæ | |
Secret | |
Almighty God, look upon our weakness. May the sacrifice we offer bring us purity and strength. We ask this in the Name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Fourth Week of Lent: Thursday | |
Preface of Lent
Communion | Dabo legem | Jeremiah 31:33
I will put my law within them, and I will write it upon their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people, says the Lord. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quinta Hebdomadæ Quartæ in Quadragesima | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Lord, may the sacraments we receive cleanse us of sin and free us from guilt, for our sins bring us sorrow but your promise of salvation brings us joy. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Fourth Week of Lent: Thursday | |
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: | |
O God, the creator and sustainer of your faithful people: drive far from us, we pray, all the assaults of temptation; that we may be found acceptable in your sight, and may be defended from the fear of our enemies; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The people’s Anglican missal in the American edition (1946), Thursday after the Fourth Sunday in Lent, altered in Rite II | |
A short form of blessing may added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Lætetur cor | Salmo 105:3,4/1

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légrese el corazón de los que buscan al Señor; busquen al Señor y su poder; busquen continuamente su rostro. Salmo. Den gracias al Señor, invoquen su Nombre; den a conocer sus hazañas entre los pueblos. Gloria Patri.

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

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ios de poder y misericordia, arranca de nosotros toda debilidad de cuerpo, mente y espíritu, para que mientras somos restaurados a la perfección lleguemos a ser, con corazones libres, lo que deseas que seamos y logremos hacer lo que quieres que hagamos. Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Lección	A y B Éxodo 32:7-14
C Miqueas 7:7-9

Años A y B | | | Año C | |
Gradual | Memento nostri | Salmo 106:4, con versículos 6,7/19,20/21,22/23 | Gradual | Dominus illuminatio | Salmo 27:1, con versículos 10,11/12,13/17,18
Un cantor o lector recita primero la antífona y el pueblo la repite. Todos la repiten otra vez cuando se indica en el texto. | | | 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. Acuérdate de nosotros, oh Señor, con el favor que muestras para tu pueblo. | | | Antífona. El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación. | |
V. Hemos pecado como nuestros antepasados; * hemos hecho lo malo y cometimos iniquidades. | | | V. Escucha, oh Señor, mi voz cuando a ti clamo; * ten misericordia de mí y respóndeme. | |
V. En Egipto no percibieron tus maravillas, ni se acordaron de tu abundante misericordia; * se rebelaron contra el Altísimo junto al Mar Rojo. | | | V. Tú hablas en mi corazón y dices: “Busca mi rostro.” * Tu rostro buscaré, oh Señor. | |
Antífona. | | | Antífona. | |
V. En Horeb hizo Israel un becerro, * y adoró una imagen de metal fundido. | | | V. No escondas tu rostro de mí; * no apartes con ira a tu siervo. | |
V. Así cambiaron su Gloria * por la imagen de un buey que come hierba. | | | V. Mi ayuda has sido; no me deseches; * no me desampares, oh Dios de mi salvación. | |
Antífona. | | | Antífona. | |
V. Se olvidaron de Dios su Salvador, * que había hecho prodigios en Egipto, | | | V. Hubiera yo desmayado si no creyese que tengo de ver la bondad del Señor * en la tierra de los vivientes. | |
V. Maravillas en el país de Cam, * cosas temibles junto al Mar Rojo. | | | V. Aguarda al Señor; esfuérzate, y aliéntese tu corazón; * sí, aguarda al Señor. | |
Antífona. | | | Antífona. | |
V. Determinó Dios destruirlos, de no haberse interpuesto Moisés, su escogido, * a fin de apartar su indignación, para que no los consumiese. | | | | |
Antífona. | | | | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quinta Hebdomadæ Quintæ per Annum | | | Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Sexta Hebdomadæ Primæ Adventus | |

El Santo Evangelio	A y B Juan 5:30-47
C Juan 9:1-38

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:
Padre celestial, subjuga en nosotros lo que es contrario a tu santa voluntad, para que sepamos complacerte. Concede, oh Dios, que nunca encontremos aquellas tentaciones que en nuestras oraciones queremos evitar. Señor, nunca permitas que nuestras pruebas sean más allá de nuestro poder; por Jesucristo nuestro Salvador. Amén.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 173 (Thomas Wilson); tr. ed.
Ofertorio | Domine ad adjuvandum | Salmo 70:1,2
Señor, apresúrate a socorrerme; vuelvan atrás y avergüéncense, los que mi ruina desean. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quinta post Dominicam Quartam Quadragesimæ | |
Secreta | |
Concédenos, Dios todopoderoso, que la ofrenda de este sacrificio fortifique y defienda nuestra debilidad contra todos los males; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Tiempo de Cuaresma: Jueves de la Cuarta Semana | |
Prefacio de Cuaresma
Comunión | Dabo legem | Jeremías 31:33
Yo pondré mi ley en su interior y la escribiré en su corazón; y seré su Dios, y ellos serán mi pueblo. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quinta Hebdomadæ Quartæ in Quadragesima | |
Poscomunión | |
Que esta comunión, Señor, nos purifique de todas nuestras culpas, para que se gocen en la plenitud de tu auxilio quienes están agobiados por el peso de su conciencia; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Tiempo de Cuaresma: Jueves 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: | |
Oh Dios, maestro y gobernador de tu pueblo, arroja de él los pecados que le combaten: para que siempre te sea agradable y viva seguro en tu protección; por nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Jueves 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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