Louis	25 August	
	C	
	Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)	
	King of France, 1270	
Part 1. English Rite I	
Introit	In virtute tua ... rex	Psalm 21:1,2/3	
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he king shall rejoice in thy strength, O Lord; exceeding glad shall he be of thy salvation; thou hast given him his heart’s desire. Psalm. For thou shalt meet him with the blessings of goodness, and shalt set a crown of pure gold upon his head. Gloria Patri.			
Ordo cantus missæ (1986), Sancti Henrici			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted.			
Collect				
O
 God, who didst call thy servant Louis of France to an earthly throne that he might advance thy heavenly kingdom, and didst give him zeal for thy Church and love for thy people: Mercifully grant that we who commemorate him this day may be fruitful in good works, and attain to the glorious crown of thy saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.			
Lesson	Wisdom 3:1-9	
Gradual	Justus ut palma	Psalm 92:11,12/2	
The righteous shall flourish like a palm-tree, and shall spread abroad like a cedar in Lebanon, such as are planted in the house of the Lord. Verse. To tell of thy loving-kindness early in the morning, and of thy truth in the night season.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis			
Alleluia	Beatus vir qui timet	Psalm 112:1	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord; he hath great delight in his commandments. Alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis II			
The Holy Gospel	Luke 12:22-31			
The Nicene Creed is omitted			
Collect after the Prayers of the People			
O Almighty God, we pray thee, sow the seed of thy Word in our hearts, and send down upon us thy heavenly grace; that we may bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, and at the great day of harvest may be gathered by thy holy angels into thy garner; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 133 (Canterbury Convocation, 1862)			
Offertory	Veritas mea	Psalm 89:24	
My truth also and my mercy shall be with him, and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale			
Secret			
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that as the blessed confessor King Louis despised the trappings of this world and sought the glory of Christ’s kingdom, so by his prayers we may be found acceptable in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Louis, slightly altered			
Preface of Baptism			
Communion	Beatus servus	Matthew 24:46,47	
Blessed is that servant whom his Lord when he cometh shall find watching; verily I say unto you, he shall make him ruler over all his goods.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Confessoris non Pontificis			
Postcommunion Collect			
O God, who didst make the blessed confessor King Louis wondrous upon earth and glorious in heaven: Appoint him, we beseech thee, to be a defender of thy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Louis, slightly altered			

Part 2. English Rite II	
Introit	In virtute tua ... rex	Psalm 21:1,2/3	
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he king rejoices in your strength, O Lord; how greatly he exults in your victory! you have given him his heart’s desire. Psalm. For you meet him with blessings of prosperity, and set a crown of fine gold upon his head. Gloria Patri.			
Ordo cantus missæ (1986), Sancti Henrici			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted.			
Collect			
O
 God, you called your servant Louis of France to an earthly throne that he might advance your heavenly kingdom, and gave him zeal for your Church and love for your people: Mercifully grant that we who commemorate him this day may be fruitful in good works, and attain to the glorious crown of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.			
Lesson	Wisdom 3:1-9	
Odd years			Even years			
Gradual	Desiderium	Psalm 21:2,6, with verses 1,2/3,4/5,6	Gradual	Beatus vir qui timet	Psalm 112:1, with verses 2,3/4,5/6,7/9	
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. You have given him his heart’s desire; for you will give him everlasting felicity.			Refrain. Happy are they who fear the Lord.			
V. The king rejoices in your strength, O Lord; * how greatly he exults in your victory!			V. Their descendants will be mighty in the land; * the generation of the upright will be blessed.			
V. You have given him his heart’s desire; * you have not denied him the request of his lips.			V. Wealth and riches will be in their house, * and their righteousness will last for ever.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. For you meet him with blessings of prosperity, * and set a crown of fine gold upon his head.			V. Light shines in the darkness for the upright; * the righteous are merciful and full of compassion.			
V. He asked you for life, and you gave it to him: * length of days, for ever and ever.			V. It is good for them to be generous in lending * and to manage their affairs with justice.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. His honor is great, because of your victory; * splendor and majesty have you bestowed upon him.			V. For they will never be shaken; * the righteous will be kept in everlasting remembrance.			
V. For you will give him everlasting felicity * and will make him glad with the joy of your presence.			V. They will not be afraid of any evil rumors; * their heart is right; they put their trust in the Lord.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
			V. They have given freely to the poor, * and their righteousness stands fast for ever; they will hold up their head with honor.			
			Refrain.			
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Louis of France			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Secunda Hebdomadæ Nonæ per Annum			
Alleluia	Mandatum novum	John 13:34	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. A new commandment I give to you, says the Lord, that you love one another, even as I have loved you. Alleluia.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Dominica Septima per Annum			
The Holy Gospel	Luke 12:22-31			
The Nicene Creed is omitted			
Collect after the Prayers of the People			
Almighty God, we pray you to sow the seed of your Word in our hearts, and send down upon us your heavenly grace; that we may bring forth the fruits of the Spirit, and at the great day of harvest may be gathered by your holy angels into your garner; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 133 (Canterbury Convocation, 1862); altered in Rite II			
Offertory	Veritas mea	Psalm 89:24	
My faithfulness and love will be with him, and he shall be victorious through my Name.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale			
Secret			
Lord, in your kindness hear our prayers and the prayers which the saints offer on our behalf. Watch over us that we may offer fitting service at your altar. Grant this in the Name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.			
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Common of Holy Men and Women I (also used for Louis)			
Preface of Baptism			
Communion	Beatus servus	Matthew 24:46,47	
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, our comfort and peace, we have gathered as your family to praise your Name and honor your saints. Let the Sacrament we have received be the sign and pledge of our salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Common of Holy Men and Women I (also used for Louis)			

Parte 3. Español	
Introito	In virtute tua ... rex	Salmo 21:1,2/3	
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l rey se alegra en tu poder, oh Señor; en tu victoria, ¡cómo se goza! le has concedido el deseo de su corazón. Salmo. Pues le ha salido al encuentro con bendiciones de prosperidad; corona de oro fino has puesto sobre su cabeza. Gloria Patri.			
Ordo cantus missæ (1986), Sancti Henrici			
Gloria in excelsis se omite.			
Colecta			
O
h Dios que escogiste a tu siervo Luis de Francia para que ocupara un trono terreno a fin de que avanzara tu reino celestial, y le diste celo por la Iglesia y amor hacia tu pueblo, concédenos misericordiosamente a quienes le conmemoramos hoy que seamos fructuosos en buenas obras y obtengamos la corona gloriosa de tus santos. 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 3:1-9	
Años impares			Años pares			
Gradual	Desiderium	Salmo 21:2,6, con versículos 1,2/3,4/5,6	Gradual	Beatus vir qui timet	Salmo 112:1, con versículos 2,3/4,5/6,7/9	
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. Le has concedido el deseo de su corazón, porque lo bendecirás para siempre.			Antífona. ¡Dichosos los que temen a mi Soberano!			
V. El rey se alegra en tu poder, oh Señor; * en tu victoria, ¡cómo se goza!			V. Su descendencia será poderosa en la tierra; * la generación de los rectos será bendita.			
V. Le has concedido el deseo de su corazón, * y no le negaste la petición de sus labios.			V. Bienes y riquezas habrá en su casa, * y su benevolencia permanecerá para siempre.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Pues le has salido al encuentro con bendiciones de prosperidad; * corona de oro fino has puesto sobre su cabeza.			V. La luz resplandece en las tinieblas para los rectos; * los justos son clementes y compasivos.			
V. Vida te demandó, y se la diste: * largura de días, por los siglos de los siglos.			V. Buenos los que son generosos y prestan, * y administran sus asuntos con juicio.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Grande es su gloria por tu victoria, * honra y majestad has puesto sobre él;			V. Por eso jamás tropezarán; * en memoria eterna se tendrá a los justos.			
V. Porque lo bendecirás para siempre; * lo llenarás de alegría con tu presencia.			V. No temerán las malas noticias; * su corazón está firme, confiado en mi Soberano.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
			V. Han repartido liberalmente al pobre, y su generosidad permanece para siempre; * alzarán la frente con dignidad.			
			Antífona.			
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Louis of France			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Secunda Hebdomadæ Nonæ per Annum			
Aleluya	Mandatum novum	Juan 13:34	
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Un precepto nuevo os doy, dice el Señor, que os améis los unos a los otros, como yo os he amado. Aleluya.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Dominica Septima per Annum			
El Santo Evangelio	Lucas 12:22-31			
El Credo Niceno se omite			
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles			
Dios todopoderoso, te suplicamos que siembres la semilla de tu Palabra en nuestros corazones, y envíes sobre nosotros tu gracia celestial; para que produzcamos los frutos del Espíritu, y en el gran día de cosecha seamos recogidos por tus santos ángeles en tu granero; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 133 (Convocación de Cantórbery, 1862); tr. ed.			
Ofertorio	Veritas mea	Salmo 89:24	
Mi amor y felicidad lo acompañarán, y por mi Nombre será victorioso.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale			
Secreta			
Señor, escucha con bondad nuestra súplica y protégenos con la intercesión de tus santos, para que tributemos siempre un culto digno a tu Divina Majestad; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Misas Comunes: Santos y Santas I (también se usa por San Luis)			
Prefacio de Bautismo			
Comunión	Beatus servus	Mateo 24:46,47	
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			
Dios todopoderoso y eterno, Padre del consuelo y de la paz, concede a tu pueblo, reunido en la fiesta de los santos, para alabar tu Nombre, recibir de tu misericordia, por el misterio de Cristo en que ha participado, la prenda de la eterna redención; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Misas Comunes: Santos y Santas I (también se usa por San Luis)