Constance and her Companions
“The Martyrs of Memphis”	9 September	
	C	
	Not martyrs in the classical sense 	
	Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)	
	Religious, 1878	
Part 1. English Rite I	
Introit	Christo confixus	Galatians 2:20/Psalm 41:1	
I
 am crucified with Christ; nevertheless, I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me; I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Psalm. Blessed is the man that considereth the poor and needy; the Lord shall deliver him in the time of trouble. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Pauli a Cruce			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted.			
Collect				
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e give thee thanks and praise, O God of compassion, for the heroic witness of Constance and her companions, who, in a time of plague and pestilence, were steadfast in their care for the sick and dying, and loved not their own lives, even unto death: Inspire in us a like love and commitment to those in need, following the example of our Saviour Jesus Christ; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, now and for ever. Amen.			
Epistle	2 Corinthians 1:3-5	
Gradual	Misit Dominus	Psalm 107:20/21	
The Lord sent his word and healed them, and they were saved from their destruction. Verse. O that men would therefore praise the Lord for his goodness, and declare the wonders that he doeth for the children of men!			
Graduale romanum (1961), Dominica Secunda post Epiphaniam			
Alleluia	Salvum me fac	Psalm 69:1	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Save me, O God, for the waters are come in, even unto my soul. Alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Missa pro Vitanda Mortalitate			
The Holy Gospel	John 12:24-28			
The Nicene Creed is omitted			
Collect after the Prayers of the People			
O God, whose compassions fail not, whose faithfulness is new every morning: Draw near, we pray thee, to those who are stricken with sickness and pain. Ease their discomfort, allay their fears, strengthen their faith, be thou their salvation and their peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1266 (J.R.W. Stott)			
Offertory	Exaudi Deus	Psalm 55:1,2	
Hear my prayer, O God, and hide not thyself from my petition; take heed unto me, and hear me.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Tertiam Quadragesimæ			
Secret			
Faithful God, rescue us from our faithlessness, that we may fulfil our vows to thee and ever call upon thy holy Name. Amen.			
Celebrating common prayer (1992), Collect on Psalm 116			
Preface of a Saint (1)			
Communion	Qui mihi	John 12:26	
If any man would serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris non Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale II			
Postcommunion Collect			
God of power and mercy, who by the passion and resurrection of thy Son hast freed us from the bonds of death and the anguish of separation from thee: Be with us, we beseech thee, on our pilgrimage, and help us to offer thee a sacrifice of praise, fulfil our vows, and glorify thee in the presence of all thy people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Lutheran book of worship (1978), Collect on Psalm 116			

Part 2. English Rite II	
Introit	Christo confixus	Galatians 2:20/Psalm 41:1	
I
 have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me; I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Psalm. Happy are they who consider the poor and needy! the Lord will deliver them in the time of trouble. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Pauli a Cruce			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted.			
Collect			
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e give you thanks and praise, O God of compassion, for the heroic witness of Constance and her companions, who, in a time of plague and pestilence, were steadfast in their care for the sick and dying, and loved not their own lives, even unto death: Inspire in us a like love and commitment to those in need, following the example of our Savior Jesus Christ; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.			
Epistle	2 Corinthians 1:3-5	
Odd years			Even years			
Gradual	Ambulabo	Psalm 116:8, with verses 1/2,3/4,5/6,7	Gradual	Calicem salutaris	Psalm 116:11, with verses 10,11/13,14/15,16	
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. I will lift up the cup of salvation and call upon the Name of the Lord.			
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. How shall I repay the Lord * for all the good things he has done for me?			
			V. I will lift up the cup of salvation * and call upon the Name of the Lord.			
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. Precious in the sight of the Lord * is the death of his servants.			
V. Then I called upon the Name of the Lord: * “O Lord, I pray you, save my life.”			V. O Lord, I am your servant; * I am your servant and the child of your handmaid; you have freed me from my bonds.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. Gracious is the Lord and righteous; * our God is full of compassion.			V. I will offer you the sacrifice of thanksgiving * and call upon the Name of the Lord.			
V. The Lord watches over the innocent; * I was brought very low, and he helped me.			V. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord * in the presence of all his people.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. Turn again to your rest, O my soul, * for the Lord has treated you well.						
V. For you have rescued my life from death, * my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling.						
Refrain.						
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Missæ Defunctorum			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sanctissimi Corporis et Sanguinis Christi			
Alleluia	Esto fidelis	Revelation 2:10	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Be faithful unto death, says the Lord, and I will give you the crown of life. Alleluia.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Ad Postulandum Gratiam Bene Moriendi			
The Holy Gospel	John 12:24-28			
The Nicene Creed is omitted			
Collect after the Prayers of the People			
O God, whose compassions fail not, whose faithfulness is new every morning: Draw near to those who are stricken with sickness and pain. Ease their discomfort, allay their fears, strengthen their faith, be their salvation and their peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1266 (J.R.W. Stott); altered in Rite II			
Offertory	Exaudi Deus	Psalm 55:1,2	
Hear my prayer, O God; do not hide yourself from my petition; listen to me, and answer me.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Tertiam Quadragesimæ			
Secret			
Faithful God, rescue us from our faithlessness that we may fulfill our vows to you and ever call upon your holy Name. Amen.			
Celebrating common prayer (1992), Collect on Psalm 116			
Preface of a Saint (1)			
Communion	Qui mihi	John 12:26	
Those who serve me must follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant be also.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris non Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale II			
Postcommunion Collect			
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 to offer you a sacrifice of praise, fulfill our vows, and glorify you in the presence of all your people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Lutheran book of worship (1978), Collect on Psalm 116			

Parte 3. Español	
Introito	Christo confixus	Gálatas 2:20/Salmo 41:1	
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stoy crucificado con Cristo, y ya no vivo yo; es Cristo quien vive en mí; vivo en la fe del Hijo de Dios, que me amó y se entregó por mí. Salmo. Bienaventurados los que cuidan al pobre y menesteroso; en el día malo los librará el Señor. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Pauli a Cruce			
Gloria in excelsis se omite.			
Colecta			
O
h Dios compasivo, te damos gracias y alabanza por el heroico testimonio de Constanza y sus compañeros, quienes, en un tiempo de plaga y de peste, se mantuvieron firmes, incluso hasta la muerte, en el cuidado de los enfermos y de los moribundos, y no amaron sus mismas vidas; inspíranos con un amor y compromiso semejante hacia los necesitados siguiendo el ejemplo de nuestro salvador Jesucristo. Que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, que vive y reina por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.			
Epístola	2 Corintios 1:3-5	
Años impares			Años pares			
Gradual	Ambulabo	Salmo 116:8, con versículos 1/2,3/4,5/6,7	Gradual	Calicem salutaris	Salmo 116:11, con versículos 10,11/13,14/15,16	
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. Alzaré la copa de salvación, e invocaré el Nombre del Señor.			
V. Amo al Señor, pues ha oído mi voz y mi súplica; * porque ha inclinado a mí su oído, siempre que le invoco.
			V. ¿Cómo pagaré al Señor * por todos sus beneficios para conmigo?			
			V. Alzaré la copa de la salvación, * e invocaré el Nombre del Señor.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Ligaduras de muerte me enredaron; me alcanzaron las garras de la tumba; * hallé angustia y dolor.			V. Preciosa a los ojos del Señor, * es la muerte de sus siervos.			
V. Entonces invoqué el Nombre del Señor: * “Oh Señor, dígnate salvar mi vida.”			V. Oh Señor, yo soy tu siervo; siervo tuyo soy, hijo de tu sierva; * me has librado de mis prisiones.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Clemente es el Señor y justo; * sí, misericordioso es nuestro Dios.			V. Te ofreceré el sacrificio de alabanza, * e invocaré el Nombre del Señor.			
V. El Señor guarda a los inocentes; * estaba yo postrado, y me salvó.			V. Pagaré mis votos al Señor * delante de todo su pueblo,			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Vuelve, oh alma mía, a tu reposo; * porque el Señor te ha hecho bien;						
V. Pues tú has librado mi vida de la muerte, * mis ojos de lágrimas y mis pies de la caída.						
Antífona.						
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Missæ Defunctorum			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sanctissimi Corporis et Sanguinis Christi			
Aleluya	Esto fidelis	Apocalipsis 2:10	
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Sé fiel hasta la muerte, dice el Señor, y te daré la corona de la vida. Aleluya.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Ad Postulandum Gratiam Bene Moriendi			
El Santo Evangelio	Juan 12:24-28			
El Credo Niceno se omite			
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles			
Oh Dios, cuyas compasiones no faltan, cuya fidelidad se renueva cada mañana: Acércate a los afligidos por enfermedad y dolor. Alivia su malestar, calma sus temores, fortalece su fe, sé tú su salvación y su paz; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1266 (J.R.W. Stott); tr. ed.			
Ofertorio	Exaudi Deus	Salmo 55:1,2	
Escucha, oh Dios, mi oración, y no te escondas de mi súplica; hazme caso y respóndeme.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Feria Secunda post Dominicam Tertiam Quadragesimæ			
Secreta			
Fiel Dios, rescátanos de nuestra infidelidad para que te cumplamos nuestros votos y siempre invoquemos tu santo Nombre. Amén.			
Celebrating common prayer (1992), Colecta sobre Salmo 116			
Prefacio de un Santo (1)			
Comunión	Qui mihi	Juan 12:26	
Si alguno me sirve, que me siga, y donde yo esté, allí estará también mi servidor.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris non Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale II			
Poscomunión			
Dios de poder y misericordia, por la pasión y resurrección de tu Hijo tú nos has librado de los vínculos de la muerte y la angustia de separación de ti. Esté con nosotros en nuestra peregrinación, y ayúdanos a ofrecerte un sacrificio de alabanza, cumplir nuestros votos, y glorificarte en la presencia de todo tu pueblo; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Lutheran book of worship (1978), Colecta sobre Salmo 116