Agnes	21 January	
	C	
	Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)	
	Martyr at Rome, 304	
Part 1. English Rite I	
Introit	Me exspectaverunt	Psalm 119:95,96/1	
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he ungodly laid wait for me, to destroy me, but I will consider thy testimonies, O Lord; I see that all things come to an end, but thy commandment is exceeding broad. Psalm. Blessed are those that are undefiled in the way, and walk in the law of the Lord. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Virginum Martyrum II. A note in Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963) indicates that this introit was originally composed for St. Agnes, and only later became a common.			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted	
Collect			
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lmighty and Everlasting God, who dost choose those whom the world deemeth powerless to put the powerful to shame: Grant us so to cherish the memory of thy youthful martyr Agnes, that we may share her pure and steadfast faith in thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.			
Lesson	Song of Solomon 2:10-13	
Gradual	Diffusa est	Psalm 45:2/4	
Full of grace are thy lips, because God hath blessed thee for ever. Verse. Because of the word of truth, of meekness, and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune nec Virginum nec Martyrum			
Alleluia	Quinque prudentes	Cf. Matthew 25:4-6	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. The five wise virgins took oil in their vessels with their lamps; at midnight there was a cry made, “Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him, Christ the Lord.” Alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctæ Agnetis			
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 18:1-6	
The Nicene Creed is omitted	
Collect after the Prayers of the People	
O Lord, who willest that all thy children should be one in thee: We pray thee for the unity of thy Church. Pardon all our pride and our lack of faith, of understanding and of charity, which are the cause of our divisions. Deliver us from our narrow-mindedness, from our bitterness, from our prejudices. Preserve us from considering as normal that which is a scandal to the world and an offence to thy love. Teach us to recognize the gifts of thy grace amongst all those who call upon thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 659 (Liturgy of the Reformed Church of France)	
Offertory	Afferentur Regi	Psalm 45:15,16	
The virgins that be her fellows shall be brought unto the King; with joy and gladness shall they be brought, and shall enter into the King’s palace.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Virginum Martyrum			
Secret			
Graciously receive, O Lord, the sacrifice which we offer, and by the intercession of blessed Agnes, virgin and martyr, loose the bonds of our sins; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Agnes, slightly altered			
Preface of a Saint (3)	
Communion	Quinque prudentes	Cf. Matthew 25:4,6	
The five wise virgins took oil in their vessels with their lamps; and at midnight there was a cry made, “Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet Christ the Lord.”			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Virginum			
Postcommunion Collect			
Refreshed with heavenly food and drink, we pray, O Lord, that we may be supported by the prayers of blessed Agnes, in whose memory we have received this Sacrament; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Agnes, slightly altered			
Solemn Blessing			
Christ the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for the sheep, draw you and all who hear his voice to be one within one fold; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.			
The alternative service book (1980), Alternative blessings: Unity			

Part 2. English Rite II	
Introit	Me exspectaverunt	Psalm 119:95,96/1	
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hough the wicked lie in wait for me to destroy me, I will apply my mind to your decrees, O Lord; I see that all things come to an end, but your commandment has no bounds. Psalm. Happy are they whose way is blameless; who walk in the law of the Lord. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Virginum Martyrum II. A note in Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963) indicates that this introit was originally composed for St. Agnes, and only later became a common.			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted	
Collect			
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lmighty and Everlasting God, you choose those whom the world deems powerless to put the powerful to shame: Grant us so to cherish the memory of your youthful martyr Agnes, that we may share her pure and steadfast faith in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.			
Lesson	Song of Solomon 2:10-13	
Odd years			Even years			
Gradual	Ecce Sponsus	Matthew 25:6, with Psalm 45:11,12/13,14/15,16	Gradual	Ambulabo	Psalm 116:8, with verses 1/2,3/4,5/6,7	
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. Behold, the bridegroom comes; go forth to meet him.			Refrain. I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living.			
V. “Hear, O daughter; consider and listen closely; * forget your people and your father’s house.			V. I love the Lord, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, * because he has inclined his ear to me whenever I called upon him.
			
V. The king will have pleasure in your beauty; * he is your master; therefore do him honor.						
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. The people of Tyre are here with a gift; * the rich among the people seek your favor.”			V. The cords of death entangled me; the grip of the grave took hold of me; * I came to grief and sorrow.			
V. All glorious is the princess as she enters; * her gown is cloth-of-gold.			V. Then I called upon the Name of the Lord: * “O Lord, I pray you, save my life.”			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. In embroidered apparel she is brought to the king; * after her the bridesmaids follow in procession.			V. Gracious is the Lord and righteous; * our God is full of compassion.			
V. With joy and gladness they are brought, * and enter into the palace of the king.			V. The Lord watches over the innocent; * I was brought very low, and he helped me.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
			V. Turn again to your rest, O my soul, * for the Lord has treated you well.			
			V. For you have rescued my life from death, * my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling.			
			Refrain.			
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Agnes			Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Common of a Martyr			
Alleluia	Manete in dilectione	John 15:9,5	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Abide in my love, says the Lord; those who abide in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit. Alleluia.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Sanctorum et Sanctarum			
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 18:1-6	
The Nicene Creed is omitted	
Collect after the Prayers of the People	
O Lord, you will that all your children should be one in you: We pray for the unity of your Church. Pardon all our pride and our lack of faith, of understanding and of charity, which are the cause of our divisions. Deliver us from our narrow-mindedness, from our bitterness, from our prejudices. Preserve us from considering as normal that which is a scandal to the world and an offense to your love. Teach us to recognize the gifts of your grace among all who call upon you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 659 (Liturgy of the Reformed Church of France); altered in Rite II	
Offertory	Afferentur Regi	Psalm 45:15,16	
After her the bridesmaids follow in procession; with joy and gladness they are brought, and enter into the palace of the King.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Virginum Martyrum			
Secret			
Lord, we see the wonders of your love in the life of the virgin martyr Agnes and her witness to Christ. Accept our gifts of praise and make our offering pleasing to you. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Common of Virgins I (also used for Agnes)			
Preface of a Saint (3)	
Communion	Quinque prudentes	Cf. Matthew 25:4,6	
The five wise virgins took flasks of oil with their lamps; at midnight there was a cry: “Behold, the bridegroom is coming; come out to meet him, Christ the Lord.”			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Virginum			
Postcommunion Collect			
Lord God, may this Eucharist renew our courage and strength. May we remain close to you, like Saint Agnes, by accepting in our lives a share of the suffering of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you for ever and ever. Amen.			
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Common of Virgins I (also used for Agnes)			
Solemn Blessing			
Christ the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for the sheep, draw you and all who hear his voice to be one within one fold; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.			
The alternative service book (1980), Alternative blessings: Unity			

Parte 3. Español	
Introito	Me exspectaverunt	Salmo 119:95,96/1	
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unque los malvados me asechen para destruirme, yo consideraré tus decretos; he visto que todas las cosas tienen fin, pero tus mandamientos son infinitos. Salmo. Dichosos los de camino intachable, los que andan en la ley del Señor. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Virginum Martyrum II. Una nota en Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963) indica que este introito fue compuesto originalmente para Santa Inés y solamente después llegó a ser común.			
Gloria in excelsis se omite	
Colecta			
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ios todopoderoso y eterno, que escoges a los que el mundo considera indefensos para avergonzar a los poderosos, concédenos apreciar la memoria de tu joven mártir Inés, para que compartamos su fe pura y firme en ti. Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.			
Lección	Cantar de los Cantares 2:10-13	
Años impares			Años pares			
Gradual	Ecce Sponsus	Mateo 25:6, con Salmo 45:11,12/13,14/15,16	Gradual	Ambulabo	Salmo 116:8, con versículos 1/2,3/4,5/6,7	
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. Ahí está el esposo, salid a su encuentro.			Antífona. Caminaré en la presencia del Señor, en el país de los vivientes.			
V. “Oye, hija, considera e inclina tu oído: * Olvida tu pueblo y la casa de tu padre;			V. Amo al Señor, pues ha oído mi voz y mi súplica; * porque ha inclinado a mí su oído, siempre que le invoco.
			
V. Porque el rey se deleitará en tu hermosura; * él es tu señor, ríndele homenaje.						
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. El pueblo de Tiro viene con regalos; * los ricos del pueblo imploran tu favor.”			V. Ligaduras de muerte me enredaron; me alcanzaron las garras de la tumba; * hallé angustia y dolor.			
V. Toda gloriosa es la princesa al entrar; * de brocado de oro es su vestido.			V. Entonces invoqué el Nombre del Señor: * “Oh Señor, dígnate salvar mi vida.”			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Con vestidos bordados es llevada al rey; * en cortejo le siguen sus damas.			V. Clemente es el Señor y justo; * sí, misericordioso es nuestro Dios.			
V. Con alegría y gozo son traídas, * y entran al palacio del rey.			V. El Señor guarda a los inocentes; * estaba yo postrado, y me salvó.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
			V. Vuelve, oh alma mía, a tu reposo; * porque el Señor te ha hecho bien.			
			V. Pues tú has librado mi vida de la muerte, * mis ojos de lágrimas y mis pies de la caída.			
			Antífona.			
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Agnes			Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Common of a Martyr			
Aleluya	Manete in dilectione	Juan 15:9,5	
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Permaneced en mi amor, dice el Señor; el que permanece en mí y yo en él, ése da mucho fruto. Aleluya.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Sanctorum et Sanctarum			
El Santo Evangelio	Mateo 18:1-6	
El Credo Niceno se omite	
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles	
Oh Señor, tú quieres que todos tus hijos seamos uno en ti: Te rogamos por la unidad de tu Iglesia. Perdona todo nuestro orgullo y nuestra falta de fe, de entendimiento y de caridad, que son la causa de nuestras divisiones. Libértanos de nuestra estrechez de miras, de nuestra amargura, de nuestros prejuicios. Presérvanos de considerar como normal lo que es escándalo al mundo y una ofensa a tu amor. Enséñanos a reconocer los dones de tu gracia entre todos los que te invocan; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 659 (Liturgia de la Iglesia Reformada de Francia); tr. ed.	
Ofertorio	Afferentur Regi	Salmo 45:15,16	
En cortejo le siguen sus damas; con alegría y gozo son traídas, y entran al palacio del Rey.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Virginum Martyrum			
Secreta			
Recibe propicio las hostias que te ofrecemos, Señor; y por la intercesión de tu virgen y mártir Santa Inés, desata los lazos de nuestros pecados; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Santa Inés			
Prefacio de un Santo (3)	
Comunión	Quinque prudentes	Cf. Mateo 25:4,6	
Las cinco vírgenes prudentes tomaron aceite en las alcuzas juntamente con sus lámparas; a la media noche se oyó un clamoreo, “Ahí está el esposo; salid al encuentro de Cristo el Señor.”			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Virginum			
Poscomunión			
Fortalecidos con el manjar y bebida celestial, te rogamos humildemente, Dios nuestro, que nos proteja con sus oraciones la santa en cuya memoria los hemos recibido; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Santa Inés			
Bendición Solemne			
Que Cristo, el Buen Pastor, que dio su vida por las ovejas, les arrastre a ustedes y a todos que oigan su voz que sean uno dentro de un rebaño; y la bendición de Dios omnipotente, el Padre, el Hijo, y el Espíritu Santo, sea con ustedes y more con ustedes eternamente. Amén.			
The alternative service book (1980), Alternative blessings: Unity