St Cecilia
Double · Red
Kept on November 22
The next eight years
Each date opens that day, with its hours.
Proper of the feast
Proper to the feast; texts marked Common are from the Common of Virgins. As said on Monday, November 22, 2027.
At I Vespers · Antiphon
It is secret, * O Valerian, what now I wish to tell thee: I have an Angel of God who loves me, and guards my body with exceeding zeal.
Versicle at I Vespers Common
℣.In thy grace and in thy beauty.
℟.Go forth, ride prosperously, and reign.
At Lauds · Benedictus
When the dawn of day was breaking, * Cecilia the Martyr cried, saying: Forward, soldiers of Christ! Cast off the works of darkness, and put on the armour of light.
Versicle at Lauds and II Vespers Common
℣.Full of grace are thy lips.
℟.Because God hath blessed thee for ever.
At II Vespers · Antiphon
This noble maiden * alway bare the glorious Gospel of Christ in her bosom: without ceasing, she continued in prayer and supplication, and celestial converse, night and day.
Collect
O God, who makest us glad with the yearly festival of blessed Cecilia thy Virgin and Martyr: grant that we, who honour her with duteous service, may also follow the example of her good and holy life. Through thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth God, world without end.
℟.Amen.