[Name]
Commune Confessoris Pontificis

[Rule]

[Introitus]
!Sir 45:30
v. The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever. 
!Ps. 131:1
Remember, O Lord, David and all his meekness. 
&Gloria
v. The Lord made a covenant of friendship with him, and made him a prince; that he should possess the dignity of priesthood forever.

[Oratio]
Grant, we beseech You, almighty God, that the venerable feast of N. Your blessed Confessor and Bishop may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. 
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[Lectio]
Lesson from the book of Ecclesiasticus
!Sir 44:16-27; 45:3-20
Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God, and was found just; and in the time of wrath he was made a reconciliation.  There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High. Therefore, by an oath, the Lord made him to increase among his people. He gave him the blessing of all nations, and confirmed His covenant upon his head. He acknowledged him in His blessings; He preserved for him His mercy; and he found grace before the eyes of the Lord. He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him a crown of glory. He made an everlasting covenant with him, and gave him a great priesthood; and made him blessed in glory. To execute the office of the priesthood, and to have praise in His name, and to offer Him a worthy incense for an odor of sweetness.

[Graduale]
!Sir 44:16
Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God. 
!Sir 44:20
V. There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High.  Alleluia, alleluia. 
!Ps 109:4
You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchisedec. Alleluia.

[Tractus]
!Sir 44:16; 44:20
Behold, a great priest, who in his days pleased God. 
V. There was not found the like to him, who kept the law of the Most High.  
!Ps 111:1-3
Happy the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commands. 
V. His posterity shall be mighty upon the earth; the upright generation shall be blessed. 
V. Wealth and riches shall be in his house; his generosity shall endure forever.

[GradualeP]
Alleluia, alleluia.
!Ps. 109:4
You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchisedec. Alleluia. 
V. This is the priest whom the Lord has crowned. Alleluia. 

[Evangelium]
Continuation ++ of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew
!Matt 25:14-23
At that time, Jesus spoke this parable to His disciples: A man going abroad, called his servants and handed over his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his particular ability, and then he went on his journey. And he who had received the five talents went and traded  with them, and gained five more. In like manner, he who had received the two gained two more. But he who had received the one went away and dug in the earth and hid his master’s money. Then after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them. And he who had received the five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me five talents; behold, I have gained five others in addition.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; because you have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many; enter into the joy of your master.’ And he also who had received the two talents came, and said, ‘Master, you handed over to me two talents; behold, I have gained two more.’ His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; because you have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many; enter into the joy of your master.’

[Offertorium]
!Ps 88:21-22
I have found David, My servant; with My holy oil I have anointed him, that My hand may be always with him, and that My arm may make him strong.

[Secreta]
May Your Saints, we beseech You, O Lord, everywhere make us joyful: so that, while we reflect upon their merits, we may enjoy their help. 
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[Communio]
!Luke 12:42
The faithful and prudent servant whom the master will set over his household to give them their ration of grain in due time.

[Postcommunio]
Grant, we beseech You, almighty God, that as we thank You for the favors we have received, we may, by the intercession of blessed N., Your Confessor and Bishop, obtain still greater blessings. 
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