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| The people’s Anglican missal in the American edition (1946)
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Gaudeamus ... Mariæ ... solemnitate | Gregory the Great, 6th century/Psalm 45:1

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ejoice we all in the Lord, keeping holy-day in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in whose solemnity the Angels rejoice and glorify the Son of God. Psalm. My heart overfloweth with a good matter; I speak of the things which I have made concerning the King. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Beatæ Mariæ Virginis a Rosario | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted. | |
Collect | |

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 God our Father, who didst adorn the Order of Mount Carmel with the special title of the most blessed Mother of thy Son, the ever-virgin Mary: Mercifully grant that as we remember her in our solemn observance, so by her intercession we may attain to everlasting joy; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lesson	Zechariah 2:10-13
Gradual | Sapientia ædificavit | Proverbs 9:1/Psalm 87:1
Wisdom hath builded her house; she hath hewn out her seven pillars. Verse. Her foundations are upon the holy hills; the Lord loveth the gates of Sion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. | |
The people’s Anglican missal in the American edition (1946), Vigil of the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary | |
Alleluia | Per te Dei Genetrix | Anonymous
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. By thee, O Mother of God, hath our lost life been restored to us; thou who didst receive thine offspring from heaven, and didst bring forth the world’s Salvation. Alleluia. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Beatæ Mariæ Virginis de Monte Carmelo | |
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 12:46-50 | |
The Nicene Creed is omitted | |
Collect after the Prayers of the People | |
Most merciful God, for whose chosen Handmaid and her Holy Babe there was no room in the inn at Bethlehem: Help us all by thy Spirit to make room for the Christ in our common days, that his peace and joy may fill our hearts, and his love flow through our lives to the blessing of others; for his Name’s sake. Amen. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 76 (Prayers for the Christian Year, issued by the Committee on Public Worship and Aids to Devotion of the Church of Scotland) | |
Offertory | Recordare Virgo | Cf. Jeremiah 18:20
Remember, O Virgin Mother of God, when thou standest in the sight of the Lord, that thou speak good for us, and turn away his wrath from us. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorum Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Secret | |
Hallow, O Lord, we beseech thee, the offerings which we make, and at the intercession of blessed Mary, Mother of God, grant that they may be profitable for our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Our Lady of Mount Carmel, slightly altered | |
Preface of the Incarnation | |
Communion | Regina mundi | Anonymous
Queen of the world most worthy, Mary evermore Virgin, pray for our peace and salvation, thou who didst bring forth the Lord, Christ the Saviour of all. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Beatæ Mariæ Virginis de Monte Carmelo | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
May the glorious Mother Mary, ever Virgin, assist us by her pious intercession, O Lord, we pray; and as she has always bestowed her blessings upon us, so may she continue to keep us free from all dangers, and make us to be united to thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Our Lady of Mount Carmel, slightly altered | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Gaudeamus ... Mariæ ... solemnitate | Gregory the Great, 6th century/Psalm 45:1

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et us all rejoice in the Lord, keeping a holy day in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in whose solemnity the Angels rejoice, and glorify the Son of God. Psalm. My heart is stirring with a noble song; let me recite what I have fashioned for the King. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Beatæ Mariæ Virginis a Rosario | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted. | |
Collect | |

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 God our Father, you adorned the Order of Mount Carmel with the special title of the most blessed Mother of your Son, the ever-virgin Mary: Mercifully grant that as we remember her in our solemn observance, so by her intercession we may attain to everlasting joy; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lesson	Zechariah 2:10-13
Gradual | Beata Virgo | Anonymous, with Canticle 15
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. O Blessed Virgin Mary, you carried the Son of the eternal Father. | |
V. My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; * for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. | |
V. From this day all generations will call me blessed: * the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. | |
Refrain. | |
V. He has mercy on those who fear him * in every generation. | |
V. He has shown the strength of his arm, * he has scattered the proud in their conceit. | |
Refrain. | |
V. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, * and has lifted up the lowly. | |
V. He has filled the hungry with good things, * and the rich he has sent away empty. | |
Refrain. | |
V. He has come to the help of his servant Israel, * for he has remembered his promise of mercy, | |
V. The promise he made to our fathers, * to Abraham and his children for ever. | |
Refrain. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Alleluia | Beati qui audiunt | Luke 11:28
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Blessed are they that hear the word of God and keep it. Alleluia. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 12:46-50 | |
The Nicene Creed is omitted | |
Collect after the Prayers of the People | |
Most merciful God, for your chosen Handmaid and her Holy Babe there was no room in the inn at Bethlehem: Help us all by your Spirit to make room for the Christ in our common days, that his peace and joy may fill our hearts, and his love flow through our lives to the blessing of others; for his Name’s sake. Amen. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 76 (Prayers for the Christian Year, issued by the Committee on Public Worship and Aids to Devotion of the Church of Scotland) | |
Offertory | Recordare Virgo | Cf. Jeremiah 18:20
Remember, O Virgin Mother of God, when you stand before the Lord, to speak good for us, to turn away his wrath for us. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorum Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Secret | |
Father, the birth of Christ your Son deepened the Virgin Mother’s love for you, and increased her holiness. May the humanity of Christ give us courage in our weakness; may it free us from our sins, and make our offering acceptable. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1 | |
Preface of the Incarnation | |
Communion | Regina mundi | Anonymous
O Queen of the world most worthy, Mary forever Virgin, intercede for our peace and salvation, for you bore Christ our Lord, the Savior of all. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Beatæ Mariæ Virginis de Monte Carmelo | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Lord, we rejoice in your sacraments and ask your mercy as we honor the memory of the Virgin Mary. May her faith and love inspire us to serve you more faithfully in the work of salvation. Grant this in the Name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1 | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Gaudeamus ... Mariæ ... solemnitate | Gregorio Magno, Siglo VI/Salmo 45:1

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océmonos todos en el Señor, celebrando esta festividad a honra de la Santísima Virgen María, de cuya solemnidad se alegran los Ángeles y alaban juntos al Hijo de Dios. Salmo. Me brota del corazón una canción gozosa; recitaré al Rey mis versos. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Beatæ Mariæ Virginis a Rosario | |
Gloria in excelsis se omite. | |
Colecta | |

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h Dios, que honraste a la Orden del Carmen con el singular título de la beatísima siempre Virgen María, tu Madre: Concédenos propicio que cuantos hoy celebramos solemnemente su conmemoración, fortalecidos con su valimiento, merezcamos llegar a los goces sempiternos; que vives y reinas con el Padre y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
Lección	Zacarías 2:10-13
Gradual | Beata Virgo | Anónimo, con Cántico 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. | |
Antífona. Dichosa la Virgen María, que dio a luz al Hijo del Padre eterno. | |
V. Proclama mi alma la grandeza del Señor, se alegra mi espíritu en Dios mi Salvador, * porque ha mirado la humillación de su esclava. | |
V. Desde ahora me felicitarán todas las generaciones, * porque el Poderoso ha hecho obras grandes por mí; su Nombre es santo. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Su misericordia llega a sus fieles, * de generación en generación. | |
V. El hace proezas con su brazo; * dispersa a los soberbios de corazón. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Derriba del trono a los poderosos, * y enaltece a los humildes. | |
V. A los hambrientos los colma de bienes, * y a los ricos despide vacíos. | |
Antífona. | |
V. Auxilia a Israel, su siervo, * acordándose de la misericordia, | |
V. Como lo había prometido a nuestros padres, * en favor de Abrahán y su descendencia para siempre. | |
Antífona. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Aleluya | Beati qui audiunt | Lucas 11:28
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Dichosos los que oyen la palabra de Dios y la guardan. Aleluya. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
El Santo Evangelio	Mateo 12:46-50 | |
El Credo Niceno se omite | |
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles | |
Dios misericordiosísimo, para tu Sierva elegida y su Santo Niño no hubo habitación en la posada en Belén: Ayúdanos todos por tu Espíritu a hacer domicilio para el Cristo en nuestros días ordinarios, para que su paz y alegría llenen nuestros corazones, y su amor fluya por nuestras vida para bendecir a otros; por amor de su Nombre. Amén. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 76 (Prayers for the Christian Year, publicación de Committee on Public Worship and Aids to Devotion de la Iglesia de Escocia); tr. ed. | |
Ofertorio | Recordare Virgo | Cf. Jeremías 18:20
Acuérdate, oh Virgen Madre de Dios, cuando estás presente delante del Señor, para hablar en favor nuestro, para apartar de nosotros su indignación. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Septem Dolorum Beatæ Mariæ Virginis | |
Secreta | |
Te rogamos, Señor, que santifiques los dones ofrecidos; y por la salubérrima intercesión de la Virgen Santa María, Madre de Dios, nos sean saludables; por el mismo Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |
Prefacio de la Encarnación | |
Comunión | Regina mundi | Anónimo
Dignísima Reina del mundo, siempre Virgen María, intercede por nuestra paz y salud, tú que engendraste a Cristo Señor, Salvador de todos. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Beatæ Mariæ Virginis de Monte Carmelo | |
Poscomunión | |
Suplicamos, Señor, que nos ayude la intercesión veneranda de tu gloriosa Madre, la siempre Virgen María, para que, pues nos colmó de perpetuos beneficios, libres de todo peligro, por su piedad nos haga concordes; que vives ye reinas con el Padre y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Nuestra Señora del Carmen | |

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