Thomas a Kempis | 24 July
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| Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)
| Priest, 1471
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Dilectio Dei | Ecclesiasticus 1:14,15/Psalm 84:1

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o fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; she hath built an everlasting foundation with men, and she shall continue with their seed. Psalm. O how amiable are thy dwellings, thou Lord of hosts! my soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Josephi de Cupertino | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted. | |
Collect | |

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oly Father, who hast nourished and strengthened thy Church by the inspired writings of thy servant Thomas a Kempis: Grant that we may learn from him to know what is necessary to be known, to love what is to be loved, to praise what highly pleaseth thee, and always to seek to know and follow thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Epistle	Philippians 4:4-9
Gradual | Domine præveniste | Psalm 21:3/4
O Lord, thou shalt meet him with the blessings of goodness, and shalt set a crown of pure gold upon his head. Verse. He asked life of thee, and thou gavest him a long life, even for ever and ever. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Abbatum | |
Alleluia | Oculus Dei | Ecclesiasticus 11:12,13
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. The eye of the Lord looked upon him for good, and set him up from his low estate, and lifteth up his head. Alleluia. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Josephi de Cupertino | |
The Holy Gospel	Luke 6:17-23 | |
The Nicene Creed is omitted | |
Collect after the Prayers of the People | |
Almighty God, who hast given to us gifts differing according to the measure of thy grace: Enable us each one, we beseech thee, to exercise the ministry which we have received of thee in the body of Christ with simplicity, diligence, and cheerfulness; that being bound together in brotherly affection, and showing honour one to another, we may faithfully serve thy Church and glorify thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 116 (composed by Frank Colquhon, based on Romans 12:6-10) | |
Offertory | Ego autem dum mihi | Psalm 35:13
Nevertheless when they were sick, I put on sackcloth, and humbled my soul with fasting; and my prayer shall turn into mine own bosom. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Josephi de Cupertino | |
Secret | |
Grant, O most merciful Lord, that we who commemorate blessed Thomas a Kempis may be fit to be present at thy holy table; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Francis Caracciolo, altered | |
Preface of a Saint (2) | |
Communion | Ego sum pauper | Psalm 69:31,32
As for me, when I am poor and in heaviness, thy help, O God, shall lift me up; I will praise the Name of God with a song, and magnify it with thanksgiving. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Josephi de Cupertino | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
We pray, O Lord, that this joyful commemoration, and the fruit of the most holy sacrifice which we have now offered, may, on this feast of blessed Thomas, ever abide in our souls; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Francis Caracciolo, slightly altered | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Dilectio Dei | Ecclesiasticus 1:14,15/Psalm 84:1

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o fear the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; she made among us an eternal foundation, and among our descendants she shall be trusted. Psalm. How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts! my soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the Lord. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Josephi de Cupertino | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted. | |
Collect | |

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oly Father, you have nourished and strengthened your Church by the inspired writings of your servant Thomas a Kempis: Grant that we may learn from him to know what is necessary to be known, to love what is to be loved, to praise what highly pleases you, and always to seek to know and follow your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Epistle	Philippians 4:4-9
Odd years | | | Even years | |
Gradual | Benedicam Dominum | Psalm 34:1, with verses 2,3/5,6/7,8 | Gradual | Rectos decet | Psalm 33:1, with verses 2,3/4,5/20,21
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 bless the Lord at all times; God’s praise shall ever be in my mouth. | | | Refrain. It is good for the just to sing praises. | |
V. I will glory in the Lord; * let the humble hear and rejoice. | | | V. Praise the Lord with the harp; * play to him upon the psaltery and lyre. | |
V. Proclaim with me the greatness of the Lord; * let us exalt his Name together. | | | V. Sing for him a new song; * sound a fanfare with all your skill upon the trumpet. | |
Refrain. | | | Refrain. | |
V. Look upon him and be radiant, * and let not your faces be ashamed. | | | V. For the word of the Lord is right, * and all his works are sure. | |
V. I called in my affliction and the Lord heard me * and saved me from all my troubles. | | | V. He loves righteousness and justice; * the loving-kindness of the Lord fills the whole earth. | |
Refrain. | | | Refrain. | |
V. The angel of the Lord encompasses those who fear him, * and he will deliver them. | | | V. Our soul waits for the Lord; * he is our help and our shield. | |
V. Taste and see that the Lord is good; * happy are they who trust in him! | | | V. Indeed, our heart rejoices in him, * for in his holy Name we put our trust. | |
Refrain. | | | Refrain. | |
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Thomas Ken | | | Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), First Book of Common Prayer | |
Alleluia | Omnia detrimentum | Philippians 3:8,9
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. I count everything as loss, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him. Alleluia. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), In Professione Religiosa | |
The Holy Gospel	Luke 6:17-23 | |
The Nicene Creed is omitted | |
Collect after the Prayers of the People | |
Almighty God, you have given us gifts differing according to the measure of your grace: Enable us each one to exercise the ministry which we have received from you in the body of Christ with simplicity, diligence, and cheerfulness; that being bound together in affection as sisters and brothers, and showing honor one to another, we may faithfully serve your Church and glorify your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 116 (composed by Frank Colquhon, based on Romans 12:6-10); altered in Rite II | |
Offertory | Ego autem dum mihi | Psalm 35:13
But when they were sick I dressed in sackcloth and humbled myself by fasting; I prayed with my whole heart. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Josephi de Cupertino | |
Secret | |
Lord, graciously hear us, for we seek you alone. Accept these gifts of our life and labor. Calm our bodies and our minds with the peace which passes understanding, and make us radiant with joy; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
Lutheran book of worship (1978), Collect on Psalm 35, adapted | |
Preface of a Saint (2) | |
Communion | Ego sum pauper | Psalm 69:31,32
As for me, I am afflicted and in pain; your help, O God, will lift me on high; I will praise the Name of God in song; I will proclaim God’s greatness with thanksgiving. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Josephi de Cupertino | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Lord God, through your Son you made the heavens and the earth; through him you continue to accomplish the intentions of your heart. Make your chosen people, whom you have now fed with this banquet, witnesses of your truth among the nations and heralds of your glory in the heavens; for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
Lutheran book of worship (1978), Collect on Psalm 34, adapted | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Dilectio Dei | Eclesiástico 1:14,15/Salmo 84:1

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l principio de la sabiduría es temer a Dios; hizo de los hombres su morada para siempre, y será siempre fiel a la progenie humana. Salmo. ¡Cuán amable tu morada, Señor de los Ejércitos! anhela mi alma y con ardor desea los atrios del Señor. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Josephi de Cupertino | |
Gloria in excelsis se omite. | |
Colecta | |

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anto Padre, que has alimentado y fortalecido a la Iglesia con los escritos inspirados de tu siervo Tomás de Kempis, concédenos que aprendamos por él a conocer lo que es necesario saber, a amar lo que hay que amar, a elogiar lo que te es muy agradable y a procurar siempre conocer y seguir tu voluntad. Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Epístola	Filipenses 4:4-9
Años impares | | | Años pares | |
Gradual | Benedicam Dominum | Salmo 34:1, con versículos 2,3/5,6/7,8 | Gradual | Rectos decet | Salmo 33:1, con versículos 2,3/4,5/20,21
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. Bendeciré al Señor en todo tiempo; su alabanza estará siempre en mi boca. | | | Antífona. A los rectos es conveniente la alabanza. | |
V. En el Señor me gloriaré; * lo oigan los mansos y se regocijen. | | | V. Celebren al Señor con arpa; * táñanle con salterio y decacordio. | |
V. Proclamen conmigo la grandeza del Señor; * ensalcemos a una su Nombre. | | | V. Cántenle canción nueva; * toquen la trompeta con destreza; | |
Antífona. | | | Antífona. | |
V. A él miren y sean alumbrados, * y sus rostros no se avergüencen. | | | V. Porque recta es la palabra del Señor, * y toda su obra es hecha con fidelidad. | |
V. Este pobre clamó, y el Señor le oyó, * y lo libró de todas sus angustias. | | | V. El ama justicia y juicio; * de la misericordia del Señor está llena la tierra. | |
Antífona. | | | Antífona. | |
V. El ángel del Señor acampa en derredor de los que le temen, * y los libertará. | | | V. Nuestra alma espera al Señor; * nuestra ayuda y nuestro escudo es él. | |
V. Gusten, y vean que es bueno el Señor; * dichosos los que en él confían. | | | V. Por tanto en él se alegra nuestro corazón, * porque en su santo Nombre confiamos. | |
Antífona. | | | Antífona. | |
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Thomas Ken | | | Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), First Book of Common Prayer | |
Aleluya | Omnia detrimentum | Filipenses 3:8,9
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Todo lo tengo de pérdida, con tal de ganar a Cristo y ser hallado en él. Aleluya. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), In Professione Religiosa | |
El Santo Evangelio	Lucas 6:17-23 | |
El Credo Niceno se omite | |
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles | |
Dios todopoderoso, tú nos has dado dones distintas según la medida de tu gracia: Capacítanos a cada uno ejercer el ministerio que hemos recibido de ti en el cuerpo de Cristo con sencillez, diligencia y alegría; para que, unidos en afecto fraternal, y mostrándonos honor los unos a los otros, sirvamos fielmente tu Iglesia y glorifiquemos tu Nombre; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 116 (compuesto por Frank Colquhon, basada en Romanos 12:6-10); tr. ed. | |
Ofertorio | Ego autem dum mihi | Salmo 35:13
Mas yo, cuando ellos enfermaron, me vestí de luto, me afligí con ayuno; oré con todo mi corazón. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Josephi de Cupertino | |
Secreta | |
Danos, Jesús clementísimo, que celebrando los preclaros méritos de Santo Tomás, inflamados en el mismo fuego de caridad podamos dignamente sentarnos en torno de esta tu sagrada mesa; que vives y reinas con el Padre ye el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), San Francisco Caracciolo | |
Prefacio de un Santo (2) | |
Comunión | Ego sum pauper | Salmo 69:31,32
Por mi parte, estoy afligido y en dolor; tu socorro, oh Dios, me pondrá en lo alto; alabaré el Nombre de Dios con cánticos, proclamaré su grandeza con acción de gracias. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Josephi de Cupertino | |
Poscomunión | |
Suplicamos, Señor, que la grata memoria y el fruto del sacrosanto sacrificio, que hoy, en la solemnidad de Santo Tomás, hemos ofrecido a tu majestad, persevere siempre en nuestras almas; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), San Francisco Caracciolo | |

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