Bernard Mizeki	18 June	
	C	
	Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)	
	Catechist and martyr in Rhodesia, 1896	
Part 1. English Rite I	
Introit	Deus in nomine	Psalm 54:1,2/3	
S
ave me, O God, for thy Name’s sake, and avenge me in thy strength; hear my prayer, O God. Psalm. For strangers are risen up against me, and tyrants seek after my soul. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Quartam Quadragesimæ			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted.			
Collect				
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lmighty and Everlasting God, who didst enkindle the flame of thy love in the heart of thy holy martyr Bernard Mizeki: Grant to us, thy humble servants, a like faith and power of love, that we who rejoice in his triumph may profit by his example; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.			
Lesson	Revelation 7:13-17	
Gradual	Liberasti nos	Psalm 44:7/8	
It is thou, O Lord, that savest us from our enemies, and puttest them to confusion that hate us. Verse. We make our boast of God all day long, and will praise thy Name for ever.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Vigesima Tertia post Pentecosten			
Alleluia	Accedite	Psalm 34:5	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Have an eye unto him and be lightened; and your faces shall not be ashamed. Alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctorum Joannis Fisher et Thomæ Morus			
The Holy Gospel	Luke 12:2-12			
The Nicene Creed is omitted			
Collect after the Prayers of the People			
O God, who callest peace-makers thy children and hast declared that thou wilt scatter the nations that delight in war: We beseech thee that as thou didst send the Son to be the Prince of Peace among men, so thou wilt keep our hearts and minds in his peace, and establish unity and concord among the nations, that all mankind may render to thee the fruits of righteousness; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1055 (E.W. Benson)			
Offertory	Gloriabuntur	Psalm 5:14,15	
They that love thy Name shall be joyful in thee, for thou, O Lord, wilt give thy blessing unto the righteous, and with thy favourable kindness wilt thou defend him as with a shield.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctorum Joannis et Pauli			
Secret			
As thou hast received our gifts and prayers, O Lord, cleanse us, we pray, by thy heavenly mysteries, and graciously hear us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass no 10., Of a Martyr			
Preface of Holy Week			
Communion	Majorem delictionem	John 15:13	
Greater love hath no man that this, that a man lay down his life for his friends, saith the Lord.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Martyrum			
Postcommunion Collect			
Grant, we pray, O Lord our God, that we who in time render joyful service in memory of thy saints, may be gladdened by their company in eternity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass no 10., Of a Martyr			

Part 2. English Rite II	
Introit	Deus in nomine	Psalm 54:1,2/3	
S
ave me, O God, by your Name; in your might, defend my cause; hear my prayer, O God. Psalm. For the arrogant have risen up against me, and the ruthless have sought my life. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Quartam Quadragesimæ			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted.			
Collect			
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lmighty and Everlasting God, who kindled the flame of your love in the heart of your holy martyr Bernard Mizeki: Grant to us, your humble servants, a like faith and power of love, that we who rejoice in his triumph may profit by his example; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.			
Lesson	Revelation 7:13-17	
Odd years			Even years			
Gradual	Ambulabo	Psalm 116:8, with verses 1/2,3/4,5/6,7	Gradual	Anima nostra sicut	Psalm 124:7, with verses 1,2/3,4/5,6/7,8	
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. I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living.			Refrain. We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler.			
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. If the Lord had not been on our side, * let Israel now say;			
			V. If the Lord had not been on our side, * when enemies rose up against us;			
Refrain.			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 would they have swallowed us up alive * in their fierce anger toward us;			
V. Then I called upon the Name of the Lord: * “O Lord, I pray you, save my life.”			V. Then would the waters have overwhelmed us * and the torrent gone over us;			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. Gracious is the Lord and righteous; * our God is full of compassion.			V. Then would the raging waters * have gone right over us.			
V. The Lord watches over the innocent; * I was brought very low, and he helped me.			V. Blessed be the Lord! * he has not given us over to be a prey for their teeth.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. Turn again to your rest, O my soul, * for the Lord has treated you well.			V. We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; * the snare is broken, and we have escaped.			
V. For you have rescued my life from death, * my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling.			V. Our help is in the Name of the Lord, * the maker of heaven and earth.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Missæ Defunctorum			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sanctorum Innocentium			
Alleluia	Si exprobramini	1 Peter 4:14	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. If you are reproached for the Name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of God rests upon you. Alleluia.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Marturym			
The Holy Gospel	Luke 12:2-12			
The Nicene Creed is omitted			
Collect after the Prayers of the People			
O God, you call peacemakers your children and have declared that you will scatter the nations that delight in war: We pray that as you sent the Son to be the Prince of Peace on earth, so you will keep our hearts and minds in his peace, and establish unity and concord among the nations, that all the earth may render you the fruits of righteousness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1055 (E.W. Benson); altered in Rite II			
Offertory	Gloriabuntur	Psalm 5:14,15	
Those who love your Name will exult in you, for you, O Lord, will bless the righteous; you will defend them with your favor as with a shield.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctorum Joannis et Pauli			
Secret			
God of power and mercy, through the Passion and resurrection of your Son you have freed us from the bonds of death and the anguish of separation from you. Be with us on our pilgrimage, and help us offer you a sacrifice of praise, fulfill our vows, and glorify you in the presence of all people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Lutheran book of worship (1978), Collect on Psalm 116			
Preface of Holy Week			
Communion	Majorem delictionem	John 15:13	
Greater love has no one than this, that we lay down our life for our friends, says the Lord.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Martyrum			
Postcommunion Collect			
Lord Jesus, you foretold that your disciples would be despised on account of your Name, yet you number the very hairs of their heads. In times of persecution, defend and revive us by the power and comfort of the Holy Spirit, so that we can be freed from our enemies and praise your saving help now and forever. Amen.			
Lutheran book of worship (1978), Collect on Psalm 124			

Parte 3. Español	
Introito	Deus in nomine	Salmo 54:1,2/3	
O
h Dios, sálvame por tu Nombre, y con tu poder defiéndeme; escucha mi oración, oh Dios, atiende a las palabras de mi boca. Salmo. Insolentes se han levantado contra mí, y matones buscan mi vida. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Quartam Quadragesimæ			
Gloria in excelsis se omite.			
Colecta			
D
ios todopoderoso y eterno, que encendiste la llama de tu amor en el corazón de tu santo mártir Bernardo Mizeki, concede a tus humildes siervos una fe y un amor semejantes, para que los que nos regocijamos en su triunfo nos beneficiemos de su ejemplo. Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina con el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.			
Lección	Apocalipsis 7:13-17	
Años impares			Años pares			
Gradual	Ambulabo	Salmo 116:8, con versículos 1/2,3/4,5/6,7	Gradual	Anima nostra sicut	Salmo 124:7, con versículos 1,2/3,4/5,6/7,8	
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. Caminaré en la presencia del Señor, en el país de los vivientes.			Antífona. Hemos escapado cual ave de la trampa del cazador.			
V. Amo al Señor, pues ha oído mi voz y mi súplica; * porque ha inclinado a mí su oído, siempre que le invoco.
			V. Si el Señor no hubiera estado de nuestra parte, * diga ahora Israel;			
			V. Si el Señor no hubiera estado de nuestra parte, * cuando los enemigos se levantaron contra nosotros;			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Ligaduras de muerte me enredaron; me alcanzaron las garras de la tumba; * hallé angustia y dolor.			V. Entonces nos habrían tragado vivos, * cuando se encendió su furor contra nosotros;			
V. Entonces invoqué el Nombre del Señor: * “Oh Señor, dígnate salvar mi vida.”			V. Entonces nos habrían sumergido las aguas, * hasta el cuello habría subido el torrente;			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Clemente es el Señor y justo; * sí, misericordioso es nuestro Dios.			V. Entonces hasta el cuello habrían subido * las aguas furiosas.			
V. El Señor guarda a los inocentes; * estaba yo postrado, y me salvó.			V. ¡Bendito sea el Señor! * No nos ha dado por presa a sus dientes.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Vuelve, oh alma mía, a tu reposo; * porque el Señor te ha hecho bien;			V. Hemos escapado cual ave de la trampa del cazador; * se rompió la trampa, y hemos escapado.			
V. Pues tú has librado mi vida de la muerte, * mis ojos de lágrimas y mis pies de la caída.			V. Nuestro auxilio está en el Nombre del Señor, * que hizo los cielos y la tierra.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Missæ Defunctorum			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sanctorum Innocentium			
Aleluya	Si exprobramini	1 Pedro 4:14	
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Bienaventurados vosotros si por el Nombre de Cristo sois ultrajados, porque el Espíritu de Dios reposa sobre vosotros. Aleluya.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Marturym			
El Santo Evangelio	Lucas 12:2-12			
El Credo Niceno se omite			
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles			
Oh Dios, tú llamas a los pacificadores hijos tuyos, y has declarado que esparcirás a las naciones que deleitan en la guerra: Te suplicamos que como enviaste al Hijo a ser Príncipe de Paz en la tierra, de la misma manera guardes nuestros corazones y nuestras mentes en su paz, y establezcas unidad y concordia entre las naciones, para que toda la tierra te rinda los frutos de la justicia; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1055 (E.W. Benson); tr. ed.			
Ofertorio	Gloriabuntur	Salmo 5:14,15	
En ti regocijen los que aman tu Nombre, oh Señor, bendecirás al justo; como con su escudo lo rodearás de tu favor.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctorum Joannis et Pauli			
Secreta			
Te rogamos, Señor, que aceptando nuestras ofrendas y súplicas, nos purifiques con los celestiales misterios, y nos oigas con clemencia; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Misas Comunes de los Santos: 1a. de un Mártir non Pontífice			
Prefacio de la Semana Santa			
Comunión	Majorem delictionem	Juan 15:13	
Nadie tiene amor mayor que de este de dar uno la vida por sus amigos, dice el Señor.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Martyrum			
Poscomunión			
Te rogamos, Señor Dios nuestro, que así como nos regocijamos celebrando en el tiempo la conmemoración de tus santos, así nos gocemos con su vista en la eternidad; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Misas Comunes de los Santos: 1a. de un Mártir non Pontífice