Teresa of Avila | 15 October
| C
| Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)
| Nun, 1582
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Quemadmodum | Psalm 42:1,2/3

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ike as the hart desireth the water-brooks, so longeth my soul after thee, O God; my soul is athirst for God. Psalm. My tears have been my meat day and night, while they daily say unto me, “Where is now thy God?” Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sanctæ Teresiæ de Avila; Psalm verse selected by editor | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted. | |
Collect | |

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 God, who by the Holy Spirit didst move Teresa of Avila to manifest to thy Church the way of perfection: Grant us, we beseech thee, to be nourished by her excellent teaching, and enkindle within us a lively and unquenchable longing for true holiness; through Jesus Christ, the joy of loving hearts, who with thee and the same Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Epistle	Romans 8:22-27
Gradual | Confiteor | Matthew 11:25/Psalm 71:5
I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Verse. O Lord, thou art my hope, even from my youth. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctæ Teresiæ a Jesu Infante | |
Alleluia | Quasi rosa | Ecclesiasticus 39:13,14
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Bud forth as a rose growing by the brook of the field, and give a sweet savour as frankincense; and flourish as a lily, send forth a smell, and sing a song of praise; bless the Lord in all his works. Alleluia. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctæ Teresiæ a Jesu Infante | |
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 5:13-16 | |
The Nicene Creed is omitted | |
Collect after the Prayers of the People | |
O God, whose truth is hidden from the wise and prudent, and revealed to babes: Grant us pure and child-like hearts, that being taught of thy Spirit, we may know the things which belong to our peace and to our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1761 | |
Offertory | Magnificat | Luke 1:46-49
My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour; for he hath regarded the lowliness of his handmaiden; for he that is mighty hath magnified me. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctæ Teresiæ a Jesu Infante | |
Secret | |
May the sacrifice of thy holy people be acceptable to thee, O Lord, and honourable to thy saints, through whose merits we know that we have received help in trouble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass no. 25, Of a Virgin (also used for St. Teresa of Avila) | |
Preface of Baptism | |
Communion | Misericordias Domini ... ore meo | Psalm 89:1
My song shall be alway of the loving-kindness of the Lord; with my mouth will I ever be showing thy truth from one generation to another. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quinta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ: Ad Missam Chrismatis | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Thou hast fed thy servants, O Lord, with the holy gifts; comfort us ever, we beseech thee, by her intercession whose festival we celebrate; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass no. 25, Of a Virgin (also used for St. Teresa of Avila) | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Quemadmodum | Psalm 42:1,2/3

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s the deer longs for the water-brooks, so longs my soul for you, O God; my soul is athirst for God. Psalm. My tears have been my food day and night, while all day long they say to me, “Where now is your God?” Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sanctæ Teresiæ de Avila; Psalm verse selected by editor | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted. | |
Collect | |

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 God, by your Holy Spirit you moved Teresa of Avila to manifest to your Church the way of perfection: Grant us, we pray, to be nourished by her excellent teaching, and enkindle within us a keen and unquenchable longing for true holiness; through Jesus Christ, the joy of loving hearts, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Epistle	Romans 8:22-27
Odd years | | | Even years | |
Gradual | Sitivit anima | Psalm 42:2, with verses 1,2/3,4/6,7 | Gradual | Domine scrutatus | Psalm 139:1, with verses 1,2,3/4,5,6/7,8,9
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. My soul is athirst for God, athirst for the living God. | | | Refrain. Lord, you have searched me out and known me. | |
V. As the deer longs for the water-brooks, * so longs my soul for you, O God. | | | V. You know my sitting down and my rising up; * you discern my thoughts from afar. | |
V. My soul is athirst for God, athirst for the living God; * when shall I come to appear before the presence of God? | | | V. You trace my journeys and my resting-places * and are acquainted with all my ways. | |
| | | V. Indeed, there is not a word on my lips, * but you, O Lord, know it altogether. | |
Refrain. | | | Refrain. | |
V. My tears have been my food day and night, * while all day long they say to me, “Where now is your God?” | | | V. You press upon me behind and before * and lay your hand upon me. | |
| | | V. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; * it is so high that I cannot attain to it. | |
| | | V. Where can I go then from your Spirit? * where can I flee from your presence? | |
Refrain. | | | Refrain. | |
V. I pour out my soul when I think on these things: * how I went with the multitude and led them into the house of God, | | | V. If I climb up to heaven, you are there; * if I make the grave my bed, you are there also. | |
| | | V. If I take the wings of the morning * and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, | |
V. With the voice of praise and thanksgiving, * among those who keep holy-day. | | | V. Even there your hand will lead me * and your right hand hold me fast. | |
Refrain. | | | Refrain. | |
V. Why are you so full of heaviness, O my soul? * and why are you so disquieted within me? | | | | |
V. Put your trust in God; * for I will yet give thanks to him, who is the help of my countenance, and my God. | | | | |
Refrain. | | | | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), In Conferendo Baptismatæ Adultorum | | | Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Tertia Hebdomadæ Vigesimæ Primæ per Annum | |
Alleluia | Manete in dilectione | John 15:9,5
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Abide in my love, says the Lord; those who abide in me, and I in them, will bear much fruit. Alleluia. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Sanctorum et Sanctarum | |
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 5:13-16 | |
The Nicene Creed is omitted | |
Collect after the Prayers of the People | |
O God, whose truth is hidden from the wise and prudent, and revealed to babes: Grant us pure and child-like hearts, that being taught by your Spirit, we may know the things which belong to our peace and to our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1761; altered in Rite II | |
Offertory | Magnificat | Luke 1:46-49
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; the Almighty has done great things for me. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctæ Teresiæ a Jesu Infante | |
Secret | |
King of heaven, accept the gifts we bring in your praise, as you were pleased with Saint Teresa’s offering of her life in your service. We ask this in the Name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Teresa of Avila | |
Preface of Baptism | |
Communion | Misericordias Domini ... ore meo | Psalm 89:1
Your love, O Lord, for ever will I sing; from age to age my mouth will proclaim your faithfulness. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quinta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ: Ad Missam Chrismatis | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Lord our God, watch over the family you nourish with bread from heaven. Help us to follow Saint Teresa’s example and sing your merciful love for ever. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Teresa of Avila | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Quemadmodum | Salmo 42:1,2/3

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omo anhela el ciervo las corrientes de aguas, así te anhela, oh Dios, el alma mía; mi alma tiene sed de Dios. Salmo. Fueron mis lágrimas mi alimento de día y de noche, mientras me dicen todos los días: “¿Dónde está tu Dios?” Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sanctæ Teresiæ de Avila; Salmo ed. | |
Gloria in excelsis se omite. | |
Colecta | |

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h Dios, que por el Espíritu Santo inspiraste a Teresa de Ávila a manifestar a la Iglesia el camino de perfección, te rogamos nos concedas ser alimentados por su excelente doctrina e infiamados con inapagables ansias de verdadera santidad. Por Jesucristo, la alegría de los corazones amorosos, que contigo y el Espíritu Santo vive y reina, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Epístola	Romanos 8:22-27
Años impares | | | Años pares | |
Gradual | Sitivit anima | Salmo 42:2, con versículos 1,2/3,4/6,7 | Gradual | Domine scrutatus | Salmo 139:1, con versículos 1,2,3/4,5,6/7,8,9
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. Mi alma tiene sed de Dios, del Dios vivo. | | | Antífona. Oh Señor, tú me has probado y conocido. | |
V. Como anhela el ciervo las corrientes de aguas, * así te anhela, oh Dios, el alma mía. | | | V. Conoces mi sentarme y mi levantarme; * percibes de lejos mis pensamientos. | |
| | | V. Observas mis viajes y mis lugares de reposo, * y todos mis caminos te son conocidos. | |
V. Mi alma tiene sed de Dios, del Dios vivo; * ¿cuándo vendré, y me presentaré delante de Dios? | | | V. Aún no está la palabra en mis labios, * y he aquí, oh Señor, tú la conoces. | |
Antífona. | | | Antífona. | |
V. Fueron mis lágrimas mi alimento de día y de noche, * mientras me dicen todos los días: “¿Dónde está tu Dios?” | | | V. Me rodeas delante y detrás, * y sobre mí pones tu mano. | |
| | | V. Tal conocimiento es demasiado maravilloso para mí; * sublime es, y no lo puedo alcanzar. | |
| | | V. ¿A dónde huiré de tu Espíritu? * ¿A dónde huiré de tu presencia? | |
Antífona. | | | Antífona. | |
V. Doy rienda suelta a mi dolor, cuando pienso en estas cosas, * de cómo fui con la multitud, y la conduje hasta la casa de Dios. | | | V. Si subiere a los cielos, allí estás tú; * si en el abismo hiciere mi lecho, allí estás también. | |
| | | V. Si tomare las alas del alba, * y habitare en el extremo del mar, | |
V. Con voz de alegría y de alabanza, * haciendo fiesta la multitud. | | | V. Aun allí me guiará tu mano, * y me asirá tu diestra. | |
Antífona. | | | Antífona. | |
V. ¿Por qué te abates, oh alma mía, * y te turbas dentro de mí? | | | | |
V. Pon tu confianza en Dios, * porque aún he alabarle, Salvador, Presencia, y Dios mío. | | | | |
Antífona. | | | | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), In Conferendo Baptismatæ Adultorum | | | Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Tertia Hebdomadæ Vigesimæ Primæ per Annum | |
Aleluya | Manete in dilectione | Juan 15:9,5
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Permaneced en mi amor, dice el Señor; el que permanece en mí y yo en él, ése da mucho fruto. Aleluya. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Sanctorum et Sanctarum | |
El Santo Evangelio	Mateo 5:13-16 | |
El Credo Niceno se omite | |
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles | |
Oh Dios, tu verdad está escondida de los sabios y prudentes, y revelada a los pequeñitos: Concédenos corazones puros de niño, para que, enseñados por tu Espíritu, conozcamos las cosas que pertenecen a nuestra paz y a nuestra salvación; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 1761; tr. ed. | |
Ofertorio | Magnificat | Lucas 1:46-49
Proclama mi alma la grandeza del Señor, se alegra mi espíritu en Dios mi Salvador, porque ha mirado la humillación de su esclava; porque el Poderoso ha hecho obras grandes por mí. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctæ Teresiæ a Jesu Infante | |
Secreta | |
Señor, sean aceptables a tu majestad los dones que te presentamos como te fue grato el don de sí misma, que te ofreció Santa Teresa; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Santa Teresa de Avila | |
Prefacio de Bautismo | |
Comunión | Misericordias Domini ... ore meo | Salmo 89:1
Tu amor, oh Señor, cantaré perpetuamente; de generación en generación anunciará mi boca tu fidelidad. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quinta Hebdomadæ Sanctæ: Ad Missam Chrismatis | |
Poscomunión | |
Señor, Dios nuestro, concede a tu pueblo, alimentado con el pan celestial, cantar eternamente tus misericordias como Santa Teresa de Ávila; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Santa Teresa de Avila | |

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