John Donne	31 March	
	C	
	Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)	
	Priest, 1631	
If this feast day occurs in Holy Week or Easter Week, it would normally be omitted, but may be transferred to a vacant weekday following the Second Sunday of Easter, using this proper. Before Palm Sunday, please see proper 2168.	
Part 1. English Rite I	
Introit	In medio Ecclesiæ	Cf. Ecclesiasticus 15:5,6/Psalm 92:1	
I
n the midst of the congregation he opened his mouth, and the Lord filled him with the Spirit of wisdom and understanding; he clothed him with a robe of glory, alleluia, alleluia. Psalm. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy Name, O Most Highest. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Doctorum			
Gloria in excelsis			
Collect				
A
lmighty God, the root and fountain of all being: Open our eyes to see, with thy servant John Donne, that whatsoever hath any being is a mirror in which we may behold thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.			
Lesson	Wisdom 7:24 - 8:1			
Alleluia	Amavit eum	Cf. Ecclesiasticus 45:7,8	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. The Lord loved him and beautified him with comely ornaments, and clothed him with a robe of glory. Alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Doctorum			
With no intervening lesson, the second Alleluia begins immediately with the Verse.	
Alleluia	Justus germinabit	Cf. Hosea 14:5	
Verse. The righteous shall grow as the lily; his branches shall spread for ever before the Lord. Alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Doctorum			
The Holy Gospel	John 5:19-24			
The Nicene Creed is omitted			
Collect after the Prayers of the People			
Accept, O Lord God, our Father, the spiritual sacrifices which we offer to thee; this, of praise and thanksgiving, for thy great mercies already afforded to us; and this, of prayer, for the continuance and enlargement of them; and this, of the love of our hearts, as the only gift thou dost ask or desire; and all these, through the all-holy and atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ thy Son our Saviour. Amen.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 806 (adapted from John Donne)			
Offertory	Paratum cor meum	Psalm 108:1	
O God, my heart is ready, my heart is ready; I will sing, and give praise with the best member that I have, alleluia.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sanctæ Catharinæ Fliscæ Adurnæ			
Secret			
May these offerings of thy devout people, which we place upon thine altar, become by thy mercy, O Lord, through the intercession of blessed John Donne, both pleasing to thee and profitable to us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Francis of Paula, slightly altered			
Preface of the Epiphany			
Communion	Fidelis servus	Luke 12:42	
A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season, alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Dominici			
Postcommunion Collect			
Having received the heavenly Sacrament, O Lord, we ask that, through the intercession of blessed John Donne, thy confessor, it may aid us both for this present life and for the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Francis of Paula, slightly altered			
Solemn Blessing			
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; 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 book of occasional services (1991)			

Part 2. English Rite II	
Introit	In medio Ecclesiæ	Cf. Ecclesiasticus 15:5,6/Psalm 92:1	
H
e opened his mouth in the midst of the assembly, and the Lord filled him with wisdom and understanding; God clothed him with a robe of glory, alleluia, alleluia. Psalm. It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to your Name, O Most High. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Doctorum			
Gloria in excelsis			
Collect			
A
lmighty God, the root and fountain of all being: Open our eyes to see, with your servant John Donne, that whatever has any being is a mirror in which we may behold you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.			
Lesson	Wisdom 7:24 - 8:1			
Gradual	Providebam	Psalm 16:8, with verses 5,6/7,8/9,10/11	
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 have set the Lord always before me.			
V. O Lord, you are my portion and my cup; * it is you who uphold my lot.			
V. My boundaries enclose a pleasant land; * indeed, I have a goodly heritage.			
Refrain.			
V. I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel; * my heart teaches me, night after night.			
V. I have set the Lord always before me; * because he is at my right hand I shall not fall.			
Refrain.			
V. My heart, therefore, is glad, and my spirit rejoices; * my body also shall rest in hope.			
V. For you will not abandon me to the grave, * nor let your holy one see the Pit.			
Refrain.			
V. You will show me the path of life; * in your presence there is fullness of joy, and in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.			
Refrain.			
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), John of Damascus			
Alleluia	Verbum enim	1 Corinthians 1:18	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. The word of the Cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God. Alleluia.			
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Common of a Theologian and Teacher II			
The Holy Gospel	John 5:19-24			
The Nicene Creed is omitted			
Collect after the Prayers of the People			
Accept, O Lord God, our Father, the spiritual sacrifices which we offer to you; this, of praise and thanksgiving, for your great mercies already afforded to us; and this, of prayer, for the continuance and enlargement of them; and this, of the love of our hearts, as the only gift you ask or desire; and all these, through the all-holy and atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ your Son our Savior. Amen.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 806 (adapted from John Donne); altered in Rite II			
Offertory	Paratum cor meum	Psalm 108:1	
My heart is firmly fixed, O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and make melody, alleluia.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sanctæ Catharinæ Fliscæ Adurnæ			
Secret			
Gracious Father, protector of those who hope in you: You heard the cry of your Son and kept him safe in your shelter in the day of evil. Accept our offerings, and grant that your servants who seek your face in times of trouble may see your goodness in the land of the living; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Lutheran book of worship (1978), Collect on Psalm 27, slightly altered			
Preface of the Epiphany			
Communion	Fidelis servus	Luke 12:42	
A faithful and wise steward, whom his ruler will set over the household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time, alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Dominici			
Postcommunion Collect			
Lord Jesus, you have fed us in this holy Sacrament: Uphold those who hope in you, and give us your counsel, so that we may know the joy of your resurrection and share the pleasures of the saints at your right hand, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.			
Lutheran book of worship (1978), Collect on Psalm 16, slightly altered			
Solemn Blessing			
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; 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 book of occasional services (1991)			

Parte 3. Español	
Introito	In medio Ecclesiæ	Cf. Eclesiástico 15:5,6/Salmo 92:1	
E
n la asamblea abrió la boca, y el Señor le llenó de sabiduría y conocimiento; le vistió en un vestimento de gloria, aleluya, aleluya. Salmo. Bueno es darte gracias, oh Señor, y cantar alabanzas a tu Nombre, oh Altísimo. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Doctorum			
Gloria in excelsis			
Colecta			
O
h Dios todopoderoso, raíz y fuente de todo lo que existe, abre nuestros ojos para que veamos, como tu siervo Juan Donne, que todo lo que tiene ser es un refiejo del tuyo. Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.			
Lección	Sabiduría 7:24 - 8:1			
Gradual	Providebam	Salmo 16:8, con versículos 5,6/7,8/9,10/11	
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. Al Señor he puesto siempre delante de mí.			
V. Tú, oh Señor, eres la porción de mi herencia y de mi copa; * tú sustentarás mi suerte.			
V. Me toca una parcela hermosa; * en verdad, una heredad magnífica.			
Antífona.			
V. Bendeciré al Señor que me aconseja; * aun en las noches me enseña mi corazón.			
V. Al Señor he puesto siempre delante de mí; * porque está a mi diestra no seré conmovido.			
Antífona.			
V. Por tanto se alegra mi corazón, y se goza mi espíritu; * también mi carne reposará segura.			
V. Porque no me dejarás al sepulcro; * ni permitirás que tu santo vea la fosa.			
Antífona.			
V. Me mostrarás la senda de la vida; * en tu presencia hay plenitud de gozo, deleites a tu diestra para siempre.			
Antífona.			
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), John of Damascus			
Aleluya	Verbum enim	1 Corintios 1:18	
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. La doctrina de la cruz es necedad para los que se pierden, pero es poder de Dios para los que se salvan. Aleluya.			
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Common of a Theologian and Teacher II			
El Santo Evangelio	Juan 5:19-24			
El Credo Niceno se omite			
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles			
Acepta, oh Señor Dios, Padre nuestro, los sacrificios espirituales que te ofrecemos; éste, de alabanza y acción de gracias, por tus grandes misericordias ya nos proveídos; y éste, de oración, por la continuación y el aumento de ellas; y éste, del amor de nuestro corazón, como el único don que tú nos pides o deseas; y todos estos, por el todo santo sacrificio reconciliador de Jesucristo tu Hijo nuestro Salvador. Amén.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 806 (adaptada de una oración de Juan Donne); tr. ed.			
Ofertorio	Paratum cor meum	Salmo 108:1	
Mi corazón está firme, oh Dios, mi corazón está firme; tocaré y cantaré salmos, aleluya.			
Missale romanum (1964), Sanctæ Catharinæ Fliscæ Adurnæ			
Secreta			
Estos dones de tu pueblo devoto, que acumulamos sobre tus altares, Señor, por los méritos de tu confesor San Juan Donne te sean gratos, y por tu misericordia, saludables para nosotros; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), San Francisco de Paula			
Prefacio de la Epifanía			
Comunión	Fidelis servus	Lucas 12:42	
El administrador fiel, prudente, a quien pondrá el amo sobre su servidumbre para distribuir la ración de trigo a su tiempo, aleluya.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Dominici			
Poscomunión			
Recibidos los celestiales Sacramentos, rogamos, Señor, por intercesión de tu confesor San Juan Donne, nos obtengan auxilios para la vida temporal y para la eterna; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), San Francisco de Paula			
Bendición Solemne			
El Dios de paz, quien resucitó de entre los muertos a nuestro Señor Jesucristo, el Gran Pastor de las ovejas, por la sangre del eterno pacto: les haga perfectos en toda buena obra para hacer su voluntad, efectuando en ustedes lo que es agradable en su presencia; 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)