Wednesday in the Fifth Week of Lent	C or C	
	Lesser Feasts and Fasts (1997)	
Part 1. English Rite I	
Introit	Liberator	Psalm 18:47,48/1	
I
t is he that delivereth me from my cruel enemies, and setteth me up above mine adversaries; thou shalt rid me from the wicked man. Psalm. I will love thee, O Lord my strength; the Lord is my stony rock, and my defence. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta post Dominicam Primam Passionis			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted	
Collect			
A
lmighty God our Heavenly Father, renew in us the gifts of thy mercy; increase our faith, strengthen our hope, enlighten our understanding, enlarge our charity, and make us ready to serve thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.			
Lesson	A & C Daniel 3:14-20,24-28
B 2 Kings 4:18-21,32-37	
Gradual	Exaltabo te	Psalm 30:1/2,3	
I will magnify thee, O Lord, for thou hast set me up, and not made my foes to triumph over me. Verse. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me; thou, Lord, hast brought my soul out of hell, that I should not go down into the pit.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta post Dominicam Primam Passionis			
The Holy Gospel	A & C John 8:31-42
B John 11:1-44	
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	
Grant, O Lord, that in thy wounds we may find our safety, in thy stripes our cure, in thy pain our peace, in thy cross our victory, in thy resurrection our triumph; and at the last, a crown of righteousness in the glories of thy eternal kingdom. Amen.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 198 (source not identified)	
Offertory	Eripe me ... Deus meus	Psalm 59:1	
Deliver me from mine enemies, O God, defend me, O Lord, from them that rise up against me.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta post Dominicam Primam Passionis			
Secret			
Grant, O merciful God, that we may bring to thee with sincere homage our sacrifices of atonement and praise; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), Wednesday in Passion Week			
Preface of Lent	
Communion	Transtulit	Cf. Colossians 1:13,14	
God hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son, in whom we have redemption by his blood, even the forgiveness of sins.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Quintæ in Quadragesima			
Odd years	Even years	
Postcommunion Collect	Postcommunion Collect	
Having received the blessing of the heavenly gift, we humbly beseech thee, Almighty God, that it may bring to us both grace and salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.	O God of love, who into a world estranged from thee didst send forth thy Son to turn mankind from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan to thyself the living God: Overcome in us, we beseech thee, all pride and self-will, and remake us a people in whom thou art well pleased; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.	
The Catholic missal (1935), Wednesday in Passion Week	The book of common worship (Church of South India, 1963), Eighth Sunday before Easter: Collect	
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:			
Assist us mercifully, O Lord, we beseech thee, in these our supplications; that we who put our whole trust and confidence in thy mercy, may of thy goodness obtain the benefits of thy compassion; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The people’s Anglican missal in the American edition (1946), Wednesday in Passion Week			
A short form of blessing may be added, followed by a dismissal.			

Part 2. English Rite II	
Introit	Liberator	Psalm 18:47,48/1	
T
he Lord rescued me from the fury of my enemies, and exalted me above those who rose against me; God saved me from my deadly foe. Psalm. I love you, O Lord my strength; O Lord my stronghold, my crag, and my haven. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta post Dominicam Primam Passionis			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted	
Collect			
A
lmighty God our Heavenly Father, renew in us the gifts of your mercy; increase our faith, strengthen our hope, enlighten our understanding, widen our charity, and make us ready to serve you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.			
Lesson	A & C Daniel 3:14-20,24-28
B 2 Kings 4:18-21,32-37	
Years A & C			Year B			
Gradual	Laudate et superexaltate	Song of the Three Young Men 29, with Canticle 13, verses 1,2/3,4/5,6	Gradual	Satiabor	Psalm 17:16, with verses 1,2/6,7/8	
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. Glory to you, for ever and ever.			Refrain. When I awake, O Lord, and behold your likeness, I shall be satisfied.			
V. Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; * you are worthy of praise; glory to you.			V. Hear my plea of innocence, O Lord; give heed to my cry; * listen to my prayer, which does not come from lying lips.			
V. Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name; * we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.			V. Let my vindication come forth from your presence; * let your eyes be fixed on justice.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. Glory to you in the splendor of your temple; * on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.			V. I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me; * incline your ear to me and hear my words.			
V. Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; * we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.			V. Show me your marvelous loving-kindness, * O Savior of those who take refuge at your right hand from those who rise up against them.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. Glory to you, beholding the depths; * in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.			V. Keep me as the apple of your eye; * hide me under the shadow of your wings.
			
V. Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; * we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.						
Refrain.			Refrain.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Quinta in Quadragesima: Feria Quarta			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Quinta in Quadragesima: Feria Secunda			
The Holy Gospel	A & C John 8:31-42
B John 11:1-44	
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	
Grant, O Lord, that in your wounds we may find our safety, in your stripes our cure, in your pain our peace, in your cross our victory, in your resurrection our triumph; and at the last, a crown of righteousness in the glories of your eternal kingdom. Amen.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 198 (source not identified); altered in Rite II	
Offertory	Eripe me ... Deus meus	Psalm 59:1	
Rescue me from my enemies, O God; protect me, O Lord, from those who rise up against me.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta post Dominicam Primam Passionis			
Secret			
Lord, you have given us these gifts to honor your Name. Bless them, and let them become a source of health and strength. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Fifth Week of Lent: Wednesday			
Preface of Lent	
Communion	Transtulit	Cf. Colossians 1:13,14	
God has transferred us to the kingdom of the beloved Son, in whom we have redemption by his blood, the forgiveness of sins.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Quintæ in Quadragesima			
Postcommunion Collect			
Lord, may the mysteries we receive heal us, remove sin from our hearts, and make us grow strong under your constant protection. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Fifth 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:			
Assist us mercifully, O Lord, we pray, in these our supplications; that as we put our whole trust and confidence in your mercy, we may of your goodness obtain the benefits of your compassion; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The people’s Anglican missal in the American edition (1946), Wednesday in Passion Week, altered in Rite II			
A short form of blessing may added, followed by a dismissal.			

Parte 3. Español	
Introito	Liberator		
E
l Señor me libró de mis enemigos, y aun me elevó sobre los que se levantan contra mí; me libró del varón violento. Salmo. Te amo, oh Señor, fortaleza mía; oh Señor, castillo mío, mi risco y mi abrigo. Gloria Patri.			
			
Gloria in excelsis se omite	
Colecta			
D
ios todopoderoso, Padre nuestro celestial, renuévanos con los dones de tu misericordia, aumenta en nosotros la fe, fortalece la esperanza, ilumina el entendimiento, engrandece la caridad y prepáranos para servirte. 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 C Daniel 3:14-20,24-28
B 2 Reyes 4:18-21,32-37	
Años A y C			Año B			
Gradual	Laudate et superexaltate	Daniel 3:26, con versículos 26, 52/53,54/55,56 (Cántico 6)	Gradual	Satiabor	Salmo 17:16, con versículos 1,2/6,7/8	
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. Gloria y alabanza para siempre.			Antífona. Cuando me despierto, oh Señor, me saciaré de tu semejanza.			
V. Bendito eres tú, Señor Dios de nuestros padres; * digno de alabanza, eres bendito.			V. Oye, oh Señor, mi causa justa; atiende a mi clamor; * escucha mi oración que no brota de labios mentirosos.			
V. Bendito el fulgor de tu santo Nombre, * alabado y exaltado sobre todo para siempre.			V. De tu presencia proceda mi vindicación; * vean tus ojos la rectitud.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Bendito eres en el templo de tu santa gloria, * en el trono de tu reino eres bendito.			V. Yo te invoco, oh Dios, por cuanto tú me oirás; * inclina a mí tu oído, escucha mi palabra.			
V. Bendito eres, sentado sobre querubines, * alabado y exaltado sobre todo para siempre.			V. Muestra tus maravillosas misericordias, * tú que salvas a los que se refugian a tu diestra de los que se levantan contra ellos.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Bendito tú, que sondeas los abismos; * en la bóveda celeste eres bendito.			V. Guárdame como a la niña de tus ojos; * escóndeme bajo la sombra de tus alas.
			
V. Bendito tú: Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo, * alabado y exaltado sobre todo para siempre.						
Antífona.			Antífona.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Quinta in Quadragesima: Feria Quarta			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Quinta in Quadragesima: Feria Secunda			
El Santo Evangelio	A y C Juan 8:31-42
B Juan 11:1-44	
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:	
Concede, oh Señor, que en tus heridas hallemos nuestra seguridad, en tus golpes nuestra cura, en tu dolor nuestra paz, en tu cruz nuestra victoria, en tu resurrección nuestro triunfo; y al fin, una corona de justicia en las glorias de tu eterno reino; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 198; tr. ed.	
Ofertorio	Eripe me ... Deus meus	Salmo 59:1	
Líbrame de mis enemigos, oh Dios; protégeme de los que contra mí se levantan.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta post Dominicam Primam Passionis			
Secreta			
Acepta, Señor, nuestras ofrendas y haz que estos dones que presentamos en honor de tu Nombre sean remedio de nuestra debilidad; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Cuaresma: Miércoles de la Quinta Semana			
Prefacio de Cuaresma	
Comunión	Transtulit	Cf. Colosenses 1:13,14	
Dios nos trasladó al reino del Hijo de su amor, en quien tenemos la redención por su sangre y la remisión de los pecados.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Quintæ in Quadragesima			
Poscomunión			
Dios todopoderoso, el sacramento que acabamos de recibir sea medicina para nuestra debilidad, sane las enfermedades de nuestro espíritu y nos asegure tu constante protección; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Cuaresma: Miércoles de la Quinta 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:			
Atiende a nuestras súplicas, Dios omnipotente, y pues nos concedes confianza para esperar tu piedad, danos benigno el efecto de tu acostumbrada misericordia; por nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Amén.			
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Miércoles de Pasión			
Se puede añadir una fórmula corta de bendición, seguida por una despedida.