Wednesday in Holy Week | C
| Book of Common Prayer (1979)
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | In nomine Domini | Cf. Philippians 2:10,8,11/Psalm 102:1

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t the Name of the Lord every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; for that the Lord became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross; therefore Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Psalm. Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my crying come unto thee. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted
Collect | |

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 Lord God, whose blessed Son our Saviour gave his back to the smiters and hid not his face from shame: Grant us grace to take joyfully the sufferings of the present time, in full assurance of the glory that shall be revealed; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lesson	Isaiah 50:4-9a
Gradual | Ne avertas | Psalm 69:19/1,2
Hide not thy face from thy servant, for I am in trouble; O haste thee, and hear me. Verse. Save me, O God, for the waters are come in, even unto my soul; I stick fast in the deep mire, where no ground is. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ | |
Epistle	Hebrews 9:11-15,24-28
Tract | Domine exaudi ... miserendi ejus | Psalm 102:1-4,12,13
Hear my prayer, O Lord, * and let my crying come unto thee. | |
Hide not thy face from me * in the time of trouble. | |
Incline thine ear unto me when I call; * O hear me, and that right soon. | |
For my days are consumed away like smoke, * and my bones are burned up as it were a firebrand. | |
My heart is smitten down, and withered like grass, * so that I forget to eat my bread. | |
But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever, * and thy remembrance throughout all generations. | |
Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Sion, * for it is time that thou have mercy upon her. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ | |

The Holy Gospel	Odd years John 13:21-35
Even years Matthew 26:1-5,14-25

The Nicene Creed is omitted.
Collect after the Prayers of the People
O God our heavenly Father, who to redeem the world didst deliver up thine only Son to be betrayed by one of his disciples and sold to his enemies: Take from us, we beseech thee, all covetousness and hypocrisy; and so strengthen us, that, loving thee above all things, we may remain steadfast in our faith unto the end; through him who gave his life for us, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 226 (L. Tuttiet)
Offertory | Domine exaudi | Psalm 102:1
Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let thy crying come unto me; hide not thy face from me. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Missa Votiva pro Remissione Peccatorum | |
Secret | |
Accept, we beseech thee, O Lord, the gift which we offer, and graciously vouchsafe that what we celebrate in the mystery of the passion of thy Son we may by thy grace obtain; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Wednesday in Holy Week, slightly altered | |
Preface of Holy Week
Communion | Potum meum | Psalm 102:9-12
I have mingled my drink with weeping; for thou hast taken me up, and cast me down; I am withered like grass; but thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever; thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Sion, for it is time that thou have mercy upon her. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Grant to us, Almighty God, the assurance that these venerable mysteries which signify the death of thy Son shall lead us to eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Wednesday in Holy Week, altered | |

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: | |
Almighty God, we pray thee graciously to behold this thy family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be betrayed, and given up into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. | |
The book of occasional services (1991), Holy Week | |
A short form of blessing may be added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | In nomine Domini | Cf. Philippians 2:10,8,11/Psalm 102:1

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t the Name of the Lord every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth; for the Lord became obedient unto death, even death on the cross; therefore Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Psalm. Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry come before you. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted
Collect | |

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ord God, whose blessed Son our Savior gave his body to be whipped and his face to be spit upon: Give us grace to accept joyfully the sufferings of the present time, confident of the glory that shall be revealed; 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 50:4-9a
Gradual | In multitudine ... Domine | Cf. Psalm 69:18, with verses 7,8/9,10/14,15/22,23
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. Answer me, O Lord, in your great mercy. | |
V. Let not those who hope in you be put to shame through me, Lord God of hosts; * let not those who seek you be disgraced because of me, O God of Israel. | |
V. Surely, for your sake have I suffered reproach, * and shame has covered my face. | |
Refrain. | |
V. I have become a stranger to my own kindred, * an alien to my mother’s children. | |
V. Zeal for your house has eaten me up; * the scorn of those who scorn you has fallen upon me. | |
Refrain. | |
V. But as for me, this is my prayer to you, * at the time you have set, O Lord: | |
V. “In your great mercy, O God, * answer me with your unfailing help.” | |
Refrain. | |
V. Reproach has broken my heart, and it cannot be healed; * I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I could find no one. | |
V. They gave me gall to eat, * and when I was thirsty, they gave me vinegar to drink. | |
Refrain. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), De Mysterio Sanctæ Crucis | |
Epistle	Hebrews 9:11-15,24-28
Tract | Domine exaudi ... miserendi ejus | Psalm 102:1-4,12,13
Lord, hear my prayer, * and let my cry come before you; | |
Hide not your face from me * in the day of my trouble. | |
Incline your ear to me; * when I call, make haste to answer me, | |
For my days drift away like smoke, * and my bones are hot as burning coals. | |
My heart is smitten like grass and withered, * so that I forget to eat my bread. | |
But you, O Lord, endure for ever, * and your Name from age to age. | |
You will arise and have compassion on Zion, * for it is time to have mercy upon her. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ | |

The Holy Gospel	Odd years John 13:21-35
Even years Matthew 26:1-5,14-25

The Nicene Creed is omitted.
Collect after the Prayers of the People
O God our heavenly Father, to redeem the world you delivered up your only Son to be betrayed by one of his disciples and sold to his enemies: Take from us, we pray, all covetousness and hypocrisy; and so strengthen us, that, loving you above all things, we may remain steadfast in our faith unto the end; through him who gave his life for us, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 226 (L. Tuttiet); altered in Rite II
Offertory | Domine exaudi | Psalm 102:1
Lord, hear my prayer, and let my cry come before you; hide not your face from me. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Missa Votiva pro Remissione Peccatorum | |
Secret | |
God of glory, may our worship this day fix the eyes of our faith on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our new humanity, who is seated at the right hand of your throne, now and for ever. Amen. | |
The book of alternative services of the Anglican Church of Canada (1985), Wednesday in Holy Week | |
Preface of Holy Week
Communion | Potum meum | Psalm 102:9-12
I have mingled my drink with weeping. You have lifted me up and thrown me away. I wither like grass, but you, O Lord, endure for ever. You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to have mercy on her. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
God our help, your Son was betrayed by one who called himself a friend. May we who call him Lord ever remain his faithful people, for he lives and reigns with you now and for ever. Amen. | |
The book of alternative services of the Anglican Church of Canada (1985), Wednesday in Holy Week | |
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: | |
Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be betrayed, and given up into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. | |
The book of occasional services (1991), Holy Week | |
A short form of blessing may added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | In nomine Domini | Cf. Filipenses 2:10,8,11/Salmo 102:1

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l Nombre del Señor doble la rodilla todo cuanto hay en los cielos, en la tierra y en las regiones subterráneas; pues el Señor se hizo obediente hasta la muerte, y muerte de cruz; así Jesucristo es Señor para gloria de Dios Padre. Salmo. Señor, escucha mi oración, y llegue a ti mi clamor. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ | |
Gloria in excelsis se omite
Colecta | |

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eñor Dios, cuyo bendito Hijo nuestro Salvador entregó su cuerpo a los azotes y su rostro al esputo: Otórganos tu gracia para soportar gozosamente los sufrimientos de esta vida temporal, confiados en la gloria que ha de ser revelada; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Lección	Isaías 50:4-9a
Gradual | In multitudine ... Domine | Cf. Salmo 69:18, con versículos 7,8/9,10/14,15/22,23
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. Respóndeme, oh Señor, porque grande es tu misericordia. | |
V. No sean avergonzados por causa mía los que en ti confían, Señor Dios de los ejércitos; * no sean deshonrados por mí los que te buscan, oh Dios de Israel. | |
V. Ciertamente por amor a ti he sufrido afrenta; * la vergüenza ha cubierto mi rostro. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Extranjero he llegado a ser para mis propios hermanos, * forastero para los hijos de mi madre. | |
V. Me consumió el celo de tu casa; * las ofensas de los que te insultaban cayeron sobre mí. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Pero yo oro a ti, oh Señor, * en el tiempo que has fijado: | |
V. “Oh Dios, por la abundancia de tu misericordia, * respóndeme con tu inagotable socorro.” | |
Antífona. | |
V. La afrenta me destroza el corazón, y no puede ser sanado; * busqué compasión, y no la encontré, consoladores, y ninguno hallé. | |
V. Me pusieron hiel por comida, * y en mi sed me dieron a beber vinagre. | |
Antífona. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), De Mysterio Sanctæ Crucis | |
Epístola	Hebreos 50:4-9a
Tracto | Domine exaudi ... miserendi ejus | Salmo 102:1-4,12,13
Señor, escucha mi oración, * y llegue a ti mi clamor. | |
No escondas de mí tu rostro; * en el día de mi angustia inclina a mi tu oído. | |
Apresúrate a responderme * cuando te invoco. | |
Porque mis días se desvanecen como la hierba seca, * de modo que me olvido de comer el pan. | |
Mas tú, oh Señor, permaneces para siempre, * y tu Nombre de generación en generación. | |
Te levantarás y tendrás misericordia de Sión, * pues es tiempo de tener piedad de ella. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ | |

El Santo Evangelio	Años impares Juan 13:21-35
Años pares Mateo 26:1-5,14-25

El Credo Niceno se omite.
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles
Oh Dios nuestro Padre celestial, para redimir al mundo tú entregaste a tu único Hijo a ser traicionado por uno de sus discípulos y vendido a sus enemigos: Quítanos, te suplicamos, toda codicia e hipocresía; y fortalécenos de tal modo que, amándote sobre todas las cosas, permanezcamos firmes en nuestra fe hasta el fin; por él que dio su vida por nosotros, nuestro Salvador Jesucristo. Amén.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 226 (L. Tuttiet); tr. ed.
Ofertorio | Domine exaudi | Salmo 102:1
Señor, escucha mi oración, y llegue a ti mi clamor; no escondes de mí tu rostro. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Missa Votiva pro Remissione Peccatorum | |
Secreta | |
Recibe, Señor, las ofrendas que te presentamos, y muestra la eficacia de tu poder, para que, al conmemorar en estos sacramentos la pasión de Cristo, consigamos todos sus frutos; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Miércoles Santo | |
Prefacio de Semana Santa
Comunión | Potum meum | Salmo 102:9-12
Mi bebida mezclé con lágrimas, pues me alzaste, y me has arrojado; me marchito como la hierba; mas tú, oh Señor, permaneces para siempre; te levantarás y tendrás misericordia de Sión, pues es tiempo de tener piedad de ella. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ | |
Poscomunión | |
Dios todopoderoso, concédenos creer y sentir profundamente que por la muerte temporal de tu Hijo, representada en estos misterios santos, tú nos has dado la vida eterna; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Miércoles Santo | |
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: | |
Mira con bondad, te suplicamos, Dios omnipotente, a esta tu familia, por la cual nuestro Señor Jesucristo aceptó ser traicionado y entregado a manos pecadoras, y sufrir muerte en la cruz; quien vive y reina por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. | |
Ritual para ocasiones especiales (1990), Semana Santa | |
Se puede añadir una fórmula corta de bendición, seguida por una despedida. | |

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