Thomas Bray	15 February	
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	Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)	
	Priest and Missionary, 1730	
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 2086.	
Part 1. English Rite I	
Introit	Os justi	Psalm 37:32,33/1	
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he mouth of the righteous is exercised in wisdom, and his tongue will be talking of judgement; the law of his God is in his heart. Psalm. Fret not thyself because of the ungodly, neither be thou envious against the evil doers. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted	
Collect		
O
 God of compassion, who didst open the eyes of thy servant Thomas Bray to see the needs of the Church in the New World, and didst lead him to found societies to meet those needs: Make the Church in this land diligent at all times to propagate the Gospel among those who have not received it, and to promote the spread of Christian knowledge; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.	
Lesson	Isaiah 52:7-10	
Gradual	Fortitudo	Exodus 15:2/3	
The Lord is my strength and my song, and he is become my salvation; he is my God, and I will exalt him. Verse. The Lord is a man of war; the Lord is his Name.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Laurentii de Brundisio			
Tract	Deus docuisti	Psalm 71:17; 119:103,101	
Thou, O God, hast taught me from my youth up until now; * therefore will I tell of thy wondrous works.			
O how sweet are thy words unto my throat; * yea, sweeter than honey unto my mouth!			
I have refrained my feet from every evil way, * that I may keep thy word.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Joannis Berchmans			
The Holy Gospel	Luke 10:1-9	
The Nicene Creed is omitted	
Collect after the Prayers of the People	
We beseech thee, O Lord, to accept our praise and thanksgiving for the lives of all thy faithful people who have served thee on earth and are now at rest, and especially thy servant Thomas Bray, whom we have in remembrance today. Grant, O Lord, that we too may dedicate ourselves to thy service; that following their good example we, with them, may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 607	
Offertory	Beatus quem	Psalm 94:12	
Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Lord, and teachest him in thy law.			
The Roman missal (1951), St. Peregrine Laziosi			
Secret			
In memory of thy saints, we offer thee, O Lord, a sacrifice of praise, trusting by it to be delivered from evil both now and hereafter; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass no 20, Of a Confessor			
Preface of Pentecost	
Communion	Beatus servus	Matthew 24:47,48	
Blessed is that servant, whom his Lord when he cometh shall find watching; verily I say unto you, that he shall make him ruler over all his goods.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis			
Postcommunion Collect			
Refreshed by heavenly food and drink, we humbly beseech thee, our God, that we may be guarded by the prayers of him in whose memory we have received them; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass no 20, Of a Confessor, slightly 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:			
Grant, Almighty God, that thy people may recognize their weakness and put their whole trust in thy strength, so that they may rejoice for ever in the protection of thy loving providence; 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	Os justi	Psalm 37:32,33/1	
T
he mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and their tongue speaks what is right; the law of their God is in their heart. Psalm. Do not fret yourself because of evildoers; do not be jealous of those who do wrong. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted	
Collect	
O
 God of compassion, you opened the eyes of your servant Thomas Bray to see the needs of the Church in the New World, and led him to found societies to meet those needs: Make the Church in this land diligent at all times to propagate the Gospel among those who have not received it, and to promote the spread of Christian knowledge; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.	
Lesson	Isaiah 52:7-10	
Gradual	Loquitur	Cf. Psalm 85:8, with verses 8,9/10,11/12,13	
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. Lord, you are speaking peace to your people.			
V. I will listen to what the Lord God is saying, * for he is speaking peace to his faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to him.			
V. Truly, his salvation is very near to those who fear him, * that his glory may dwell in our land.			
Refrain.			
V. Mercy and truth have met together; * righteousness and peace have kissed each other.			
V. Truth shall spring up from the earth, * and righteousness shall look down from heaven.			
Refrain.			
V. The Lord will indeed grant prosperity, * and our land will yield its increase.			
V. Righteousness shall go before him, * and peace shall be a pathway for his feet.			
Refrain.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Pro Pace et Justitia Servanda			
The Holy Gospel	Luke 10:1-9	
The Nicene Creed is omitted	
Collect after the Prayers of the People	
Accept, O Lord, we pray, our praise and thanksgiving for the lives of all your faithful people who have served you on earth and are now at rest, and especially your servant Thomas Bray, whom we remember today. Grant, O Lord, that we too may dedicate ourselves to your service; that following their good example we, with them, may be partakers of your heavenly kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 607; altered in Rite II	
Offertory	Beatus quem	Psalm 94:12	
Happy are they whom you instruct, O Lord! whom you teach out of your law!			
The Roman missal (1951), St. Peregrine Laziosi			
Secret			
God of our salvation, your love for all the world is endless. May all we offer you this day renew our dedication to your mission; in the Name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.			
The book of alternative services of the Anglican Church of Canada (1985), Common of a Missionary			
Preface of Pentecost	
Communion	Beatus servus	Matthew 24:47,48	
Blessed are those servants whom the householder comes home and finds watching; truly I say to you, they will be set over all the householder’s possessions.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis			
Postcommunion Collect			
Father, may we who share in these holy mysteries receive health of body and mind, and a continual will to witness to your gospel. 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 Missionary			
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:			
Grant, Almighty God, that your people may recognize their weakness and put their whole trust in your strength, so that they may rejoice for ever in the protection of your loving providence; 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	Os justi	Salmo 37:32,33/1	
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a boca del justo profiere sabiduría, y su lengua habla lo que es recto; la ley de su Dios está en su corazón. Salmo. No te impacientes a causa de los malignos, ni tengas celos de los que hacen mal. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis			
Gloria in excelsis se omite	
Colecta	
O
h Dios compasivo, que abriste los ojos de tu siervo Tomás Bray para que viera las necesidades de la Iglesia en el Nuevo Mundo, y lo guiaste para que fundara sociedades para colmar aquellas necesidades, haz que la Iglesia en esta tierra sea siempre diligente para propagar el evangelio entre los que no lo hayan recibido y para promover la difusión del saber cristiano. 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 52:7-10	
Gradual	Loquitur	Cf. Salmo 85:8, con versículos 8,9/10,11/12,13	
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. El Señor anuncia paz a su pueblo.			
V. Escucharé lo que dice el Señor Dios; * porque anuncia paz a su pueblo fiel, a los que se convierten de corazón.			
V. Ciertamente está cercana está su salvación a cuantos le temen, * para que habite su gloria en nuestra tierra.			
Antífona.			
V. La misericordia y la verdad se encontraron; * la justicia y la paz se besaron.			
V. La verdad brotará de la tierra, * y la justicia mirará desde los cielos.			
Antífona.			
V. En verdad el Señor dará la lluvia, * y nuestra tierra dará su fruto.			
V. La justicia irá delante de él, * y la paz será senda para sus pasos.			
Antífona.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Pro Pace et Justitia Servanda			
El Santo Evangelio	Lucas 10:1-9	
El Credo Niceno se omite	
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles	
Acepta, oh Señor, te suplicamos, nuestra alabanza y acción de gracias por las vidas de todos tus fieles que te han servido en la tierra y ahora están en descanso, y sobre todo tu siervo Tomás Bray, a quien hoy recordamos. Concede, oh Señor, que nosotros también nos dediquemos a tu servicio; para que siguiendo su buen ejemplo, participemos con ellos de tu reino celestial; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 607; tr. ed.	
Ofertorio	Beatus quem	Salmo 94:12	
Dichosos los que tú instruyes, oh Señor, los que tú enseñas con tu ley.			
The Roman missal (1951), St. Peregrine Laziosi			
Secreta			
Dios todopoderoso, acepta la ofrenda que te presentamos en la fiesta de san Tomás Bray, y concédenos a cuantos celebramos la pasión de tu Hijo realizar en la vida lo que ahora celebramos; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Misas Comunes: Pastores. 10. Misioneros			
Prefacio de Pentecostés	
Comunión	Beatus servus	Mateo 24:47,48	
Dichoso el siervo aquel a quien, al venir su amo, hallare que vela; en verdad os digo que le pondrá sobre toda su hacienda.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis			
Poscomunión			
Por la eficacia de este sacramento, confirma, Señor, a tu pueblo en la verdadera fe, para que la proclame de palabra y obra, a ejemplo de san Tomás Bray, que trabajó y se entregó hasta la muerte por su propagación; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Misas Comunes: Pastores. 10. Misioneros			
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:			
Concede, Dios todopoderoso, que tu pueblo reconozca su debilidad y ponga toda su confianza en tu fortaleza, de tal manera que pueda regocijarse para siempre en la protección de tu amante providencia; por Cristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Ritual para ocasiones especiales (1990)			
Se puede añadir una fórmula corta de bendición, seguida por una despedida.