Absalom Jones | 13 February
| C
| Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)
| Priest, 1818
This feast day, if it occurs in Lent, should be commemorated by using the proper for the Lenten Weekday, and using this collect at the conclusion of the Prayers of the People. However, if a full proper is desired this one may be used. If this feast occurs before Ash Wednesday, use instead proper 2082.
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Quam pulchri | Isaiah 52:7/Psalm 49:1

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ow beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation. Psalm. O hear this, all ye people; ponder it with your ears, all ye that dwell in the world. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Ludovici Mariæ Grignon a Montfort | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted
Collect

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et us free, O Heavenly Father, from every bond of prejudice and fear; that, honouring the steadfast courage of thy servant Absalom Jones, we may show forth in our lives the reconciling love and true freedom of the children of God, which thou hast given us in thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lesson	Isaiah 42:5-9
Gradual | Qui timetis | Psalm 22:22/23
O praise the Lord, ye that fear him; magnify him, all ye the seed of Jacob. Verse. Fear him, all ye seed of Israel, for he hath not despised nor abhorred the low estate of the poor. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Joannis a Capistrano | |
Tract | Ego pascam | Ezekiel 34:15,16
I will feed * my flock. | |
I will seek that which was lost, * and bring again that which was driven away. | |
I will bind that which was broken, * and strengthen that which was sick. | |
I will protect the fat and the strong; * I will feed them with judgement. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Joannis Mariæ Vianney | |
The Holy Gospel	John 15:12-15
The Nicene Creed is omitted
Collect after the Prayers of the People
O God, whom the glorious company of the redeemed adore, assembled from all times and places of thy dominion: We praise thee for the saints of this our land who stand before the throne and serve thee day and night in thy holy temple; beseeching thee that we also may be numbered among them that work thy righteousness and see thy face; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 592 (Anglican Altar Services, 1941)
Offertory | Orationes tuæ | Acts 10:4
Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God. | |
Missale romanum (1964), Sanctæ Ludovicæ de Marillac | |
Secret | |
Grant us, we humbly pray, Almighty God, that the offering which we humbly make thee may be well-pleasing to thee in honour of thy saints, and may cleanse us in both body and soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass no. 21, Of a Confessor | |
Preface of a Saint (1)
Communion | Euntes in mundum | Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:20
Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel; I am with you alway, saith the Lord. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Pastorum | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
We ask, Almighty God, that we who have partaken of food from heaven, may, through the intercession of blessed Absalom Jones, be strengthened by it against all harm; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass no. 21, Of a Confessor | |
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: | |
Look with compassion, O Lord, upon this thy people; that, rightly observing this holy season, they may learn to know thee more fully, and to serve thee with a more perfect will; through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The book of occasional services (1991) | |
A short form of blessing may be added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Quam pulchri | Isaiah 52:7/Psalm 49:1

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ow beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of those who bring good tidings, who publish peace, who bring good tidings of good, who publish salvation. Psalm. Hear this, all you peoples; hearken, all who dwell in the world. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Ludovici Mariæ Grignon a Montfort | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted
Collect

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et us free, Heavenly Father, from every bond of prejudice and fear; that, honoring the steadfast courage of your servant Absalom Jones, we may show forth in our lives the reconciling love and true freedom of the children of God, which you have given us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lesson	Isaiah 42:5-9
Gradual | Qui seminant | Psalm 126:6, with verses 1,2/3,4/5,7
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. Those who sowed with tears will reap with songs of joy. | |
V. When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, * then were we like those who dream. | |
V. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy. | |
Refrain. | |
V. Then they said among the nations, * “The Lord has done great things for them.” | |
V. The Lord has done great things for us, * and we are glad indeed. | |
Refrain. | |
V. Restore our fortunes, O Lord, * like the watercourses of the Negev. | |
V. Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, * will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves. | |
Refrain. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sanctorum Pauli Miki et Sociorum | |

The Holy Gospel	John 15:12-15
The Nicene Creed is omitted
Collect after the Prayers of the People
O God, the glorious company of the redeemed adore you, assembled from all times and places of your dominion: We praise you for the saints of this our land who stand before the throne and serve you day and night in your holy temple; and we pray that we also may be numbered among them that work your righteousness and see your face; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 592 (Anglican Altar Services, 1941); altered in Rite II
Offertory | Orationes tuæ | Acts 10:4
Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God. | |
Missale romanum (1964), Sanctæ Ludovicæ de Marillac | |
Secret | |
Shepherd of Israel, your flock is never without care. Accept our grateful offering and grant that your Church may always rejoice in faithful pastors who are servants of Christ and stewards of your mysteries. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The book of alternative services of the Anglican Church of Canada (1985), Common of a Pastor | |
Preface of a Saint (1)
Communion | Euntes in mundum | Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:20
Go into all the world and preach the gospel; I am with you always, says the Lord. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Pastorum | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Father, we thank you for your servant Absalom Jones, in whom we see the loving service of Christ. May we who receive these holy mysteries be faithful in the ministry to which you call us; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The book of alternative services of the Anglican Church of Canada (1985), Common of a Pastor | |
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: | |
Look with compassion, O Lord, upon this your people; that, rightly observing this holy season, they may learn to know you more fully, and to serve you with a more perfect will; through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The book of occasional services (1991) | |
A short form of blessing may added, followed by a dismissal. | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Quam pulchri | Isaías 52:7/Salmo 49:1

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ué hermosos son sobre los montes los pies del mensajero que anuncia la paz, que trae la buena nueva, que pregona la salvación! Salmo. Oigan esto, pueblos todos; escuchen, habitantes todos del mundo. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Ludovici Mariæ Grignon a Montfort | |
Gloria in excelsis se omite
Colecta

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íbranos, oh Padre celestial, de toda ligadura de prejuicio y temor, a fin de que, al honrar el valor firme de tu siervo Absalón Jones, manifestemos en nuestras vidas el amor reconciliador y la libertad verdadera de los hijos de Dios que nos diste en tu Hijo nuestro salvador Jesucristo. Que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Lección	Isaías 42:5-9
Gradual | Qui seminant | Salmo 126:6, con versículos 1,2/3,4/5,7
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. Los que sembraron con lágrimas, con gritos de alegría segarán. | |
V. Cuando el Señor cambió la suerte de Sión, * éramos como los que sueñan. | |
V. Entonces nuestra boca se llenó de risa, * y nuestra lengua de gritos de alegría. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Y decían entre las naciones: * “Ha hecho el Señor proezas con ellos.” | |
V. Proezas ha hecho el Señor con nosotros, * y estamos sumamente alegres. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Tú, oh Señor, has cambiado nuestra suerte, * como los torrentes del Neguev. | |
V. Los que van llorando, llevando la semilla, * volverán entre cantares, trayendo sus gavillas. | |
Antífona. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sanctorum Pauli Miki et Sociorum | |
El Santo Evangelio	Juan 15:12-15
El Credo Niceno se omite
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles
Oh Dios, la gloriosa hermandad de los redimidos te adora, reunida de todos tiempos y lugares de tu dominio: Te alabamos por los santos de este nuestro país que están de pie delante de tu trono y te sirven de día y de noche en tu santo templo; rogando que nosotros también seamos numerados entre ellos que hacen tu justicia y vean tu rostro; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 592 (Anglican Altar Services, 1941); tr. ed.
Ofertorio | Orationes tuæ | Hechos 10:4
Tus oraciones y limosnas han sido recordado ante Dios. | |
Missale romanum (1964), Sanctæ Ludovicæ de Marillac | |
Secreta | |
Te ofrecemos, Señor, el sacrificio de alabanza en conmemoración de tus santos; por cuya mediación confiamos librarnos de los males presentes y venideros; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), 1a de un Confesor no Pontífice | |
Prefacio de un Santo (1)
Comunión | Euntes in mundum | Marcos 16:15; Mateo 28:20
Id por todo el mundo y predicad en Evangelio; yo estaré con vosotros siempre, dice el Señor. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Pastorum | |
Poscomunión | |
Alimentados con el manjar y bebida celestial, te rogamos humildemente, Señor, que seamos defendidos con los ruegos del santo en cuya memoria los hemos recibido; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), 1a de un Confesor no Pontífice | |
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 piedad, oh Señor, a este tu pueblo; para que, observando debidamente enta santa estación, aprenda a conocerte de una manera más plena y a servirte con una voluntad más perfecta; por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Ritual para ocasiones especiales (1990) | |
Se puede añadir una fórmula corta de bendición, seguida por una despedida. | |

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