Martyrs of Japan | 5 February
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| Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)
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This proper is for use before Ash Wednesday only. In Lent it is preferred that the proper for the Lenten Weekday be used. This feast may be commemorated by using its collect to conclude the Prayers of the People. However, if it is desired to use the full proper during Lent, please use proper 2104.
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Per patientiam | Hebrews 12:1,2/Psalm 33:1

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et us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame. Psalm. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous; for it becometh well the just to be thankful. Gloria Patri.

The Roman missal (1951), Saints Pauli Miki, John de Goto, and James Chisai | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted
Collect | |

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 God our Father, who art the source of strength to all thy saints, and who didst bring the holy martyrs of Japan through the suffering of the cross to the joys of life eternal: Grant that we, being encouraged by their example, may hold fast the faith that we profess, even unto death; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Epistle	Galatians 2:19,20
Gradual | Nos autem prædicamus | 1 Corinthians 1:23/2:2
But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness. Verse. For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. | |
The Roman missal (1951), Saints Pauli Miki, John de Goto, and James Chisai | |
Alleluia | Exeamus | Hebrews 13:13
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. Alleluia. | |
The Roman missal (1951), Saints Pauli Miki, John de Goto, and James Chisai | |
The Holy Gospel	Mark 8:34-38
The Nicene Creed is omitted
Collect after the Prayers of the People
O Saviour Christ, we pray thee for the millions who have never heard thy Name or known thy love. Make thyself known to them in whatever state they be. Help us to proclaim thy Gospel in urgency and love, that men may not be left to live without thee or die without thee, but may know with us the joy of sins forgiven, of overflowing grace, of peace in life and death, and of good things prepared for them that love thee. O Saviour of the world, fetch them home that they may be saved for ever. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1344 (George Appleton)
Offertory | Qui sunt | Galatians 5:24
They that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh, with the affections and lusts. | |
The Roman missal (1951), Saints Pauli Miki, John de Goto, and James Chisai | |
Secret | |
We offer thee, O Lord, these gifts for our sacrifice, that they may please thee in memory of thy righteous ones, and in thy compassion, may they become profitable to us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass no. 13. Of Many Martyrs out of Eastertide: Secret no. 2, For Martyrs not Bishops, slightly altered | |
Preface of Holy Week
Communion | Christo confixus | Galatians 2:20
I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Nicolai de Flüe | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Grant us, we pray, O Lord, through the intercession of thy holy martyrs of Japan, that what we take with the mouth, we may receive with a clean heart; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass no. 13. Of Many Martyrs out of Eastertide: Postcommunion no. 2, For Martyrs not Bishops | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Per patientiam | Hebrews 12:1,2/Psalm 33:1

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et us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame. Psalm. Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous; it is good for the just to sing praises. Gloria Patri.

The Roman missal (1951), Saints Pauli Miki, John de Goto, and James Chisai | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted
Collect | |

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 God our Father, source of strength to all your saints, you brought the holy martyrs of Japan through the suffering of the cross to the joys of eternal life: Grant that we, encouraged by their example, may hold fast the faith we profess, even to death itself; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Epistle	Galatians 2:19,20
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. | |
Refrain. I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living. | |
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. | |
Refrain. | |
V. The cords of death entangled me; the grip of the grave took hold of me; * I came to grief and sorrow. | |
V. Then I called upon the Name of the Lord: * “O Lord, I pray you, save my life.” | |
Refrain. | |
V. Gracious is the Lord and righteous; * our God is full of compassion. | |
V. The Lord watches over the innocent; * I was brought very low, and he helped me. | |
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. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Missæ Defunctorum | |
Alleluia | Euntes docete | Matthew 28:19,20
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Go and make disciples of all nations, says the Lord; I am with you always, to the close of the age. Alleluia. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Martyrum | |
The Holy Gospel	Mark 8:34-38
The Nicene Creed is omitted
Collect after the Prayers of the People
Savior Christ, we pray for the millions who have never heard your Name or known your love. Make yourself known to them in whatever state they may be. Help us to proclaim your Gospel in urgency and love, that men and women may not be left to live without you or die without you, but may know with us the joy of sins forgiven, of overflowing grace, of peace in life and death, and of good things prepared for those who love you. O Savior of the world, fetch them home that they may be saved for ever. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1344 (George Appleton); altered in Rite II
Offertory | Qui sunt | Galatians 5:24
Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh, with its passions and desires. | |
The Roman missal (1951), Saints Pauli Miki, John de Goto, and James Chisai | |
Secret | |
Father, we give you thanks for the witness of your martyrs of Japan. Accept our offering this day and give your peace and consolation to those who suffer for the proclamation of your Name. We ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The book of alternative services of the Anglican Church of Canada (1985), Common of a Martyr 2 | |
Preface of Holy Week
Communion | Christo confixus | Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Nicolai de Flüe | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Father, as we are nourished by the bread of life, inspire us with the memory of your servants the Martyrs of Japan, and give us courage to witness with our lives to your son’s victory over sin and death; through Jesus Christ, the King of Martyrs. Amen. | |
The book of alternative services of the Anglican Church of Canada (1985), Common of a Martyr 2 | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Per patientiam | Hebreos 12:1,2/Salmo 33:1

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or la paciencia corramos al combate que se nos ofrece, puestos los ojos en el autor y consumador de la fe, Jesús; el cual, en vez del gozo que se le ofrecía, soportó la cruz, sin hacer caso de la ignominia. Salmo. Alégrense, justos, en el Señor; a los rectos es conveniente la alabanza. Gloria Patri.

The Roman missal (1951), Saints Pauli Miki, John de Goto, and James Chisai | |
Gloria in excelsis se omite
Colecta | |

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h Dios Padre nuestro, fuente de fortaleza para todos los santos, que llevaste a los santos mártires de Japón por medio del sufrimiento de la cruz a los goces de la vida eterna, otórganos que, animados por su ejemplo, mantengamos la fe que profesamos, incluso hasta la misma muerte. Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Epístola	Gálatas 2:19,20
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. | |
Antífona. Caminaré en la presencia del Señor, en el país de los vivientes. | |
V. Amo al Señor, pues ha oído mi voz y mi súplica; * porque ha inclinado a mí su oído, siempre que le invoco. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Ligaduras de muerte me enredaron; me alcanzaron las garras de la tumba; * hallé angustia y dolor. | |
V. Entonces invoqué el Nombre del Señor: * “Oh Señor, dígnate salvar mi vida.” | |
Antífona. | |
V. Clemente es el Señor y justo; * sí, misericordioso es nuestro Dios. | |
V. El Señor guarda a los inocentes; * estaba yo postrado, y me salvó. | |
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 caída. | |
Antífona. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Missæ Defunctorum | |
Aleluya | Euntes docete | Mateo 28:19,20
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Id, pues, enseñad a todas las gentes, dice el Señor; yo estaré con vosotros siempre hasta la consumación del mundo. Aleluya. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Martyrum | |
El Santo Evangelio	Marcos 8:34-38
El Credo Niceno se omite
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles
Oh Salvador Cristo, rogamos por los millones que nunca han oído tu Nombre ni conocido tu amor. Hazte conocido a ellos en cualquier condición que sean. Ayúdanos a proclamar tu Evangelio en urgencia y amor, para que todo ninguno sea dejado a vivir sin ti ni morir sin ti, sino que conozcan con nosotros la alegría de los pecados perdonados, de gracia sobrellenada, de paz en vida y muerte, y de lo bueno preparado para los que te aman. Oh Salvador del mundo, llévalos a casa para que sean salvos para siempre. Amén.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1344 (George Appleton); tr. ed.
Ofertorio | Qui sunt | Gálatas 5:24
Los que son de Cristo han crucificado la carne, con sus concupiscencias. | |
The Roman missal (1951), Saints Pauli Miki, John de Goto, and James Chisai | |
Secreta | |
Te rogamos, Señor, que te aplaques con los dones ofrecidos; y por la intercesión de tus santos mártires del Japón, nos defiendas de todo peligro; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), 3a de Varios Mártires | |
Prefacio de la Semana Santa
Comunión | Christo confixus | Gálatas 2:20
Estoy crucificado con Cristo, y ya no vivo yo, es Cristo que vive en mí. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Nicolai de Flüe | |
Poscomunión | |
Esta Comunión nos purifique, Señor, del pecado; y por la intercesión de tus santos mártires del Japón, nos haga participantes del remedio celestial; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), 3a de Varios Mártires | |

Anglican Gradual and Sacramentary
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