Ambrose	7 December	
	C	
	Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)	
	Bishop of Milan, 397	
Part 1. English Rite I	
Introit	Optavi	Wisdom 7:7/Psalm 86:3	
I
 prayed, and understanding was given me; I called, and the spirit of wisdom came unto me; I preferred her to sceptres and thrones, and esteemed riches nothing in comparison of her. Psalm. Bow down thine ear, O Lord, and hear me, for I am poor, and in misery. Gloria Patri.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Ambrosii			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted	
Collect			
O
 God, who didst give to thy servant Ambrose grace eloquently to proclaim thy righteousness in the great congregation, and fearlessly to bear reproach for the honour of thy Name: Mercifully grant to all bishops and pastors such excellency in preaching, and fidelity in ministering thy Word, that thy people may be partakers with them of the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.			
Lesson	Ecclesiasticus 2:7-11,16-18	
Gradual	Egredere	Genesis 12:1/Psalm 21:2	
Get thee out of thy country, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will show thee. Verse. Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not denied him the request of his lips.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Ambrosii			
Alleluia	Directus est	Anonymous	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. This celebrated man was quick to destroy the heresy of Arius; O splendour of the Church, prophet endowed with clear vision, at the end of this life wast thou carried into Paradise. Alleluia.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Ambrosii			
The Holy Gospel	Luke 12:35-37,42-44	
The Nicene Creed is omitted	
Collect after the Prayers of the People	
O Lord, we beseech thee to maintain thy Church in truth and patience; that her pastors may be faithful, her watchmen vigilant, her flock loyal, her camp united, her war spiritual, her weapons heavenly, her lamp burning and shining; and as thy Son Jesus Christ hath given so great a price for us, let us not count it a hard thing to give up all for him, and to spend and be spent for the souls he hath redeemed; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, now and evermore. Amen.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1316 (Percy Dearmer)	
Offertory	Ego pascam	Ezekiel 34:15,16	
I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord; I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Ambrosii			
Secret			
Almighty and eternal God, grant that by the intercession of blessed Ambrose, thy confessor and bishop, the gifts which we offer unto thy majesty may profit us unto eternal salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Ambrose			
Preface of a Saint (1)	
Communion	Quasi stella	Ecclesiasticus 50:6,7	
As the morning star in the midst of a cloud, and as the moon at the full he shone forth in his days; as the sun shining upon the temple of God, he gave forth brightness.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Ambrosii			
Postcommunion Collect			
We beseech thee, O Lord, that having received this Sacrament, we may be ever assisted by the prayers of blessed Ambrose, thy confessor and bishop, in whose honour we have offered these gifts to thy majesty; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Ambrose, slightly altered			
Solemn Blessing			
May the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.			
Book of Occasional Services (1991)			

Part 2. English Rite II	
Introit	Optavi	Wisdom 7:7/Psalm 86:3	
I
 prayed, and understanding was given me; I called, and the spirit of wisdom came to me; I preferred her to scepters and thrones, and I accounted wealth as nothing in comparison of her. Psalm. Bow down your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and in misery. Gloria Patri.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Ambrosii			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted	
Collect			
O
 God, you gave your servant Ambrose grace eloquently to proclaim your righteousness in the great congregation, and fearlessly to bear reproach for the honor of your Name: Mercifully grant to all bishops and pastors such excellence in preaching and faithfulness in ministering your Word, that your people may be partakers with them of the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.			
Lesson	Ecclesiasticus 2:7-11,16-18	
Odd years			Even years			
Gradual	Immolavi	Psalm 27:9, with verses 5,6/7,9/10,11	Gradual	Rectos decet	Psalm 33:1, with verses 2,3/4,5/20,21	
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. I will offer in God’s dwelling an oblation; I will sing and make music to the Lord.			Refrain. It is good for the just to sing praises.			
V. One thing have I asked of the Lord; one thing I seek; * that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life;			V. Praise the Lord with the harp; * play to him upon the psaltery and lyre.			
V. To behold the fair beauty of the Lord * and to seek him in his temple.			V. Sing for him a new song; * sound a fanfare with all your skill upon the trumpet.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his shelter; * he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling and set me high upon a rock.			V. For the word of the Lord is right, * and all his works are sure.			
V. Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness; * I will sing and make music to the Lord.			V. He loves righteousness and justice; * the loving-kindness of the Lord fills the whole earth.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. Hearken to my voice, O Lord, when I call; * have mercy on me and answer me.			V. Our soul waits for the Lord; * he is our help and our shield.			
V. You speak in my heart and say, “Seek my face.” * Your face, Lord, will I seek.			V. Indeed, our heart rejoices in him, * for in his holy Name we put our trust.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Ambrose of Milan			Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), First Book of Common Prayer			
Alleluia	Ego sum pastor	John 10:18	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my own, and my own know me. Alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Thomæ Episcopi			
The Holy Gospel	Luke 12:35-37,42-44	
The Nicene Creed is omitted	
Collect after the Prayers of the People	
Lord, we pray you to maintain your Church in truth and patience; that her pastors may be faithful, her watchmen vigilant, her flock loyal, her camp united, her war spiritual, her weapons heavenly, her lamp burning and shining; and as your Son Jesus Christ has given so great a price for us, let us not consider it too hard to give up everything for him, and to spend and be spent for the souls he has redeemed; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and evermore. Amen.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1316 (Percy Dearmer); altered in Rite II	
Offertory	Ego pascam	Ezekiel 34:15,16	
I will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord; I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and will bind up the crippled, and will strengthen the weak.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Ambrosii			
Secret			
Lord, as we celebrate these holy rites, send your Spirit to give us the light of faith which guided Saint Ambrose to make your glory known. We ask this in the Name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.			
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Ambrose			
Preface of a Saint (1)	
Communion	Quasi stella	Ecclesiasticus 50:6,7	
Like the morning star among the clouds, like the moon when it is full, so they shone forth in their days; like the sun shining upon the temple of the Most High, they gave brilliance.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Ambrosii			
Postcommunion Collect			
Father, you have renewed us by the power of this Sacrament. Through the teachings of Saint Ambrose, may we follow your way with courage and prepare ourselves for the feast of eternal life. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Ambrose			
Solemn Blessing			
May the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.			
Book of Occasional Services (1991)			

Parte 3. Español	
Introito	Optavi	Sabiduría 7:7/Salmo 86:3	
O
ré y me fue dada la prudencia; invoqué y vino sobre mí el espíritu de la sabiduría; la preferí a los cetros y a los tronos, y en comparación con ella tuve en nada la riqueza. Salmo. Inclina, oh Señor, tu oído, y respóndeme, porque estoy afligido y menesteroso. Gloria Patri.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Ambrosii			
Gloria in excelsis se omite	
Colecta			
O
h que diste a tu siervo Ambrosio gracia elocuente para proclamar tu santidad en la gran congregación, e intrépidamente soportar el reproche en honor de tu nombre, concede misericordiosamente a todos los obispos y pastores tal excelencia en el predicar y fidelidad en la administración de tu palabra que el pueblo pueda formar parte con ellos en la gloria que será 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	Eclesiástico 2:7-11,16-18	
Años impares			Años pares			
Gradual	Immolavi	Salmo 27:9, con versículos 5,6/7,9/10,11	Gradual	Rectos decet	Salmo 33:1, con versículos 2,3/4,5/20,21	
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. Ofreceré en la morada de Dios sacrificios; cantaré y tañeré al Señor.			Antífona. A los rectos es conveniente la alabanza.			
V. Una cosa he demandado del Señor; esto buscaré: * que esté yo en la casa del Señor, todos los días de mi vida;			V. Celebren al Señor con arpa; * táñanle con salterio y decacordio.			
V. Para contemplar la hermosura del Señor, * y despertarme cada día en su templo;			V. Cántenle canción nueva; * toquen la trompeta con destreza;			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Porque él me esconderá en su tabernáculo en el día del mal; * me ocultará en lo reservado de su morada, y sobre una roca me pondrá en alto.			V. Porque recta es la palabra del Señor, * y toda su obra es hecha con fidelidad.			
V. Por tanto ofreceré en su morada sacrificios de júbilo; * cantaré y tañaré al Señor.			V. El ama justicia y juicio; * de la misericordia del Señor está llena la tierra.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Escucha, oh Señor, mi voz cuando a ti clamo; ten misericordia de mí y respóndeme.			V. Nuestra alma espera al Señor; * nuestra ayuda y nuestro escudo es él.			
V. Tú hablas en mi corazón y dices: “Busca mi rostro.” * Tu rostro buscaré, oh Señor.			V. Por tanto en él se alegra nuestro corazón, * porque en su santo Nombre confiamos.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Ambrose of Milan			Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), First Book of Common Prayer			
Aleluya	Ego sum pastor	Juan 10:18	
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Yo soy el buen pastor, dice el Señor; conozco a las mías y las mías me conocen a mí. Aleluya.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Thomæ Episcopi			
El Santo Evangelio	Lucas 12:35-37,42-44	
El Credo Niceno se omite	
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles	
Oh Señor, te suplicamos que mantengas a tu Iglesia en verdad y paciencia; para que sus pastores sean fieles, sus centinelas vigilantes, su grey leal, su encampamiento unido, su guerra espiritual, sus armas celestiales, su antorcha alumbrada y brillante; y visto que tu Hijo Jesucristo ha pagado tan gran precio por nosotros, que no consideremos demasiado difícil entregar todo por él, y gastarnos y ser gastados por las almas que él ha redimido; que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, ahora y siempre. Amén.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1316 (Percy Dearmer); tr. ed.	
Ofertorio	Ego pascam	Ezequiel 34:15,16	
Yo mismo apacentaré a mis ovejas y yo mismo las llevaré a la majada, dice el Señor; buscaré la oveja perdida, traeré la extraviada, vendaré la perniquebrada y curaré la enferma.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Ambrosii			
Secreta			
Omnipotente, sempiterno Dios; por la intercesión de tu santo pontífice y confesor Ambrosio, haz que los dones ofrecidos a tu majestad, redunden en nuestra eterna salvación; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), San Ambrosio			
Prefacio de un Santo (1)	
Comunión	Quasi stella	Eclesiástico 50:6,7	
Como la estrella de la mañana entre nubes, como la luna llena en los días de plenilunio, come el sol radiante sobre el templo del Altísimo, dio brillantez.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Ambrosii			
Poscomunión			
Recibidos los sacramentos de nuestra salvación, rogamos, Dios omnipotente, que en todas partes nos auxilie la oración de tu santo confesor y pontífice Ambrosio, en cuya veneración los hemos ofrecido a tu majestad; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), San Ambrosio			
Bendición Solemne			
Que el Sol de Justicia resplandezca sobre ustedes y disipe las tinieblas en su caminar; y la bendición de Dios omnipotente, el Padre, el Hijo, y el Espíritu Santo, sea con ustedes y more con ustedes eternamente. Amén.			
Ritual para ocasiones especiales (1990)