Richard Hooker | 3 November
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| Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)
| Priest, 1600
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | In medio Ecclesiæ | Cf. Ecclesiasticus 15:5,6/Psalm 92:1

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n the midst of the congregation he opened his mouth, and the Lord filled him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding; he clothed him with a robe of glory. Psalm. It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy Name, O Most Highest. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Doctorum | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted. | |
Collect | |

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 God of truth and peace, who didst raise up thy servant Richard Hooker in a day of bitter controversy to defend with sound reasoning and great charity the catholic and reformed religion: Grant that we may maintain that middle way, not as a compromise for the sake of peace, but as a comprehension for the sake of truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Epistle	1 Corinthians 2:6-10,13-16
Gradual | Quis ascendet | Psalm 24:3/4
Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall rise up in his holy place? Verse. Even he that hath clean hands and a pure heart; and hath not lift up his mind to vanity, nor sworn to deceive his neighbour. | |
Missale romanum (1964), Sancti Josephi Cafasso | |
Alleluia | Verbum enim | 1 Corinthians 1:18
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. The preaching of the cross is to them that perish, foolishness; but unto us which are saved, it is the power of God. Alleluia. | |
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Common of a Theologian and Teacher II | |
The Holy Gospel	John 17:18-23 | |
The Nicene Creed is omitted | |
Collect after the Prayers of the People | |
Remember, O Lord, the ministers of thy Church for their labour in word and sacrament, and in the proclamation of thy glorious gospel. Endow them with wisdom for their high task, with learning for the setting forth of thy truth, with zeal and devotion for thy glory and the salvation of souls, with humble self-surrender, lest they themselves be cast away; and grant that both by their lives and their labours they may advance thy heavenly kingdom; for the honour of thy Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 635 (adapted by Frank Colquhon from the Liturgy of St. James) | |
Offertory | Tamquam aurum | Wisdom 3:6
As gold in the furnace hath the Lord tried them, and received them as a burnt offering. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctorum Joannis, Isaaci et Sociorum | |
Secret | |
We offer thee, O Lord, sacrifices in a savour of sweetness: Grant that, taught by the example of blessed Richard Hooker, we may run with a joyful heart in the way of thy commandments; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Robert Bellarmine | |
Preface of Baptism | |
Communion | Fidelis servus | Luke 12:42
A faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Dominici | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
May the mysteries which we have received, O Lord our God, nourish us in the fire of charity, wherewith blessed Richard Hooker spent himself in the service of thy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Robert Bellarmine, slightly altered | |

Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | In medio Ecclesiæ | Cf. Ecclesiasticus 15:5,6/Psalm 92:1

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e opened his mouth in the midst of the assembly, and the Lord filled him with wisdom and understanding; God clothed him with a robe of glory. Psalm. It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to your Name, O Most High. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Doctorum | |
Gloria in excelsis is omitted. | |
Collect | |

_O
 God of truth and peace, you raised up your servant Richard Hooker in a day of bitter controversy to defend with sound reasoning and great charity the catholic and reformed religion: Grant that we may maintain that middle way, not as a compromise for the sake of peace, but as a comprehension for the sake of truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Epistle	1 Corinthians 2:6-10,13-16
Odd years | | | Even years | |
Gradual | Os justi | Psalm 37:32, with verses 3,4/5,6/32,33 | Gradual | Verba tua | Cf. John 6:63, with Psalm 19:7/8/9/10
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. The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom. | | | Refrain. Your words, O Lord, are spirit and life. | |
V. Put your trust in the Lord and do good; * dwell in the land and feed on its riches. | | | V. The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; * the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent. | |
V. Take delight in the Lord, * and he shall give you your heart’s desire. | | | | |
Refrain. | | | Refrain. | |
V. Commit your way to the Lord and put your trust in him, * and he will bring it to pass. | | | V. The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; * the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes. | |
V. He will make your righteousness as clear as the light * and your just dealing as the noonday. | | | | |
Refrain. | | | Refrain. | |
V. The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, * and their tongue speaks what is right. | | | V. The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for ever; * the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. | |
V. The law of their God is in their heart, * and their footsteps shall not falter. | | | | |
Refrain. | | | Refrain. | |
| | | V. More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, * sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb. | |
| | | Refrain. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Quintæ per Annum | | | Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sabbato Hebdomadæ Primæ per Annum | |
Alleluia | Verbum enim | 1 Corinthians 1:18
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. The word of the Cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God. Alleluia. | |
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Common of a Theologian and Teacher II | |
The Holy Gospel	John 17:18-23 | |
The Nicene Creed is omitted | |
Collect after the Prayers of the People | |
Remember, O Lord, the ministers of your Church for their labor in word and sacrament, and in the proclamation of your glorious gospel. Endow them with wisdom for their high task, with learning for the setting forth of your truth, with zeal and devotion for your glory and the salvation of souls, with humble self-surrender, lest they themselves be cast away; and grant that both by their lives and their labors they may advance your heavenly kingdom; for the honor of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 635 (adapted by Frank Colquhon from the Liturgy of St. James); altered in Rite II | |
Offertory | Tamquam aurum | Wisdom 3:6
Like gold in the furnace the Lord tried them, and like a sacrificial burnt offering God accepted them. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctorum Joannis, Isaaci et Sociorum | |
Secret | |
Blessed and holy God, ever merciful and forgiving: May we turn from what is evil and do what is good in your sight, that we might be saved by the cross of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. | |
Celebrating common prayer (1992), Collect on Psalm 37 | |
Preface of Baptism | |
Communion | Fidelis servus | Luke 12:42
A faithful and wise steward, whom the ruler will set over the household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Dominici | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Let the Sun of Righteousness arise, O God, with healing in his wings; may he come forth as the bridegroom to rejoice with the bride and make your people acceptable in his sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
Celebrating common prayer (1992), Collect on Psalm 19 | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | In medio Ecclesiæ | Cf. Eclesiástico 15:5,6/Salmo 92:1

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n la asamblea abrió la boca, y el Señor le llenó de sabiduría y conocimiento; le vistió en un vestimento de gloria. Salmo. Bueno es darte gracias, oh Señor, y cantar alabanzas a tu Nombre, oh Altísimo. Gloria Patri.

Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Doctorum | |
Gloria in excelsis se omite. | |
Colecta | |

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h Dios de verdad y paz, que escogiste a tu siervo Ricardo Hooker en una época de controversias amargas para defender con sólido razonamiento y mucha caridad la religión católica y reformada, concede que mantengamos el camino medio, no como una avenencia en favor de la paz, sino como una comprensión por causa de la verdad. Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Epístola	1 Corintios 2:6-10
Años impares | | | Años pares | |
Gradual | Os justi | Salmo 37:32, con versículos 3,4/5,6/32,33 | Gradual | Verba tua | Cf. Juan 6:63, con Salmo 19:7/8/9/10
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. La boca del justo profiere sabiduría. | | | Antífona. Tus palabras, oh Señor, son espíritu y son vida. | |
V. Confía en el Señor, y haz el bien; * habita en la tierra, y aliméntate de sus caudales. | | | V. La ley del Señor es perfecta, que aviva el alma; * el testimonio del Señor es fiel, que hace sabio al sencillo. | |
V. Deléitate en el Señor, * y él te dará las peticiones de tu corazón. | | | | |
Antífona. | | | Antífona. | |
V. Encomienda al Señor tu camino; * confía en él, y él actuará. | | | V. Los mandamientos del Señor son rectos, que alegran el corazón; * el precepto del Señor es claro, que alumbra los ojos. | |
V. Exhibirá tu justicia como la luz, * y tu rectitud como el mediodía. | | | | |
Antífona. | | | Antífona. | |
V. La boca del justo profiere sabiduría, * y su lengua habla lo que es recto. | | | V. El temor del Señor es limpio, que permanece para siempre; * los juicios del Señor son verdad, completamente justos. | |
V. La ley de su Dios está en su corazón; * por tanto, sus pies no resbalarán. | | | | |
Antífona. | | | Antífona. | |
| | | V. Deseables son, más que el oro, más que oro fino; * dulce más que miel, que la que destila del panal. | |
| | | Antífona. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Feria Quarta Hebdomadæ Quintæ per Annum | | | Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sabbato Hebdomadæ Primæ per Annum | |
Aleluya | Verbum enim | 1 Corintios 1:18
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. La doctrina de la cruz es necedad para los que se pierden, pero es poder de Dios para los que se salvan. Aleluya. | |
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Common of a Theologian and Teacher II | |
El Santo Evangelio	Juan 17:18-23 | |
El Credo Niceno se omite | |
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles | |
Acuérdate, oh Señor, de los ministros de tu Iglesia por su trabajo en palabra y sacramento, y en la proclamación de tu glorioso evangelio. Fúndalos de sabiduría para su alta tarea, de erudición para la demostración de tu verdad, de celo y devoción para tu gloria y la salvación de almas, de humilde entrega de sí, por medio de que ellos mismos sean echados fuera; y concede que tanto por sus vidas como por sus trabajos adelanten tu reino celestial; por honra de tu Hijo nuestro Salvador Jesucristo. Amén. | |
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 635 (adaptación de Frank Colquhon desde la Liturgia de Santiago de Jerusalén); tr. ed. | |
Ofertorio | Tamquam aurum | Sabiduría 3:6
Como el oro en el crisol los probó el Señor, y le fueron aceptos como sacrificio de holocausto. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sanctorum Joannis, Isaaci et Sociorum | |
Secreta | |
Recibe, Señor, las ofrendas que tu pueblo te presenta en la fiesta de San Ricardo Hooker; que ellas nos merezcan, como lo esperamos, el auxilio de tu misericordia; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Misas Comunes: Pastores. 4. Obispos | |
Prefacio de Bautismo | |
Comunión | Fidelis servus | Lucas 12:42
El administrador fiel, prudente, a quien pondrá el amo sobre su servidumbre para distribuir la ración de trigo a su tiempo. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Dominici | |
Poscomunión | |
Alimentados por tu Cuerpo y tu Sangre, te suplicamos, Señor, que lo que hemos celebrado con piedad sincera dé en nosotros los frutos de una plena redención; porque vives y reinas con el Padre y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Misas Comunes: Pastores. 4. Obispos | |

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