Author Topic: Feast of Corpus Christi (Read 3184 times)

Domitilla · « **Reply #15 on:** June 04, 2015, 10:15:04 PM »

Thank you for this very beautiful thread, Magdalena!

magdalena · « **Reply #16 on:** June 04, 2015, 10:22:57 PM »

You're welcome, Domitilla and Viva Cristo Rey. Corpus Christi is one of the most beautiful feasts in the liturgical year. How could a thread on it be anything but beautiful?

magdalena · « **Reply #17 on:** June 05, 2015, 05:36:52 AM »

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Missa O Sacrum Convivium-Palestrina

magdalena · « **Reply #18 on:** June 05, 2015, 10:39:44 PM »

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magdalena · « **Reply #20 on:** June 06, 2015, 05:24:30 AM »

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O Sacrum Convivium-Tomas Luis de Victoria

magdalena · « **Reply #21 on:** June 06, 2015, 05:33:46 AM »

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Litaniae de venerabili altaris sacramento in E flat major, KV 243- Mozart

Living Bread, that came down from heaven,
Have mercy on us.
Hidden God and Savior,
Have mercy on us.
Grain,
Have mercy on us.
Wine young women,
Have mercy on us.
Bread and delicacy of kings,
Have mercy on us.
Perpetual,
Have mercy on us.
Offering a clean,
Have mercy on us.
Lamb without blemish,
Have mercy on us.
The table of pure,
Have mercy on us.
Angels meat
Have mercy on us.
The hidden manna,
Have mercy on us.
The memory of the wonders of God,
Have mercy on us.
Supersubstantial Bread,
Have mercy on us.
The Word made flesh, dwelling among us,
Have mercy on us.

magdalena · « **Reply #22 on:** June 06, 2015, 05:54:39 AM »

From the Sermons of St John Chrysostom Patriarch of Constantinople.
61st Homily to the people of Antioch.

Dearly beloved brethren, it behoveth us to learn the miracle of the Mysteries what the Gift is, and why It was given, and what is the use thereof. "We, being many, are one body," saith [the Apostle Paul, 1 Cor. x. 17, and again] "We are members of His Body, of His Flesh, and of His Bones." Eph. v. 30. Only the initiated will now understand what I say. That this union may take place, not by love only, but verily and indeed, we ought to mingle our own with His Flesh. And this is done by eating that Food Which He hath given unto us, being fain to manifest that exceeding great love which He beareth to us-ward. To this end He hath mingled Himself with us, and infused His Body into our bodies, that we may be one together, like as the limbs of a man and his head are all of one body. Such union do they long for that love much.

When we come back from that Table we ought to be like so many lions breathing fire, dreadful to the devil. Our thoughts ought to be concentrated on our Great Head and the love which He showeth us. Many fathers and mothers there are who give their children to others to nurse, but I, saith the Lord to His children, I am not so, but I feed you with Mine Own Flesh, and join Myself to you, fain that ye all should be sons of noble blood now, and giving you a noble hope of that which ye shall be hereafter. I was content to become your Brother, I for your sakes have taken unto Me Flesh, and Blood, and that Flesh and Blood wherein I am become your Brother, the Same give I in turn unto you.

Let us then, dearly beloved brethren, take good heed to ourselves, as unto the holders of so great mercies, and when any foul word springeth to our lips, or we feel anger taking possession of us, or the sting of any other sinful passion, let us call to mind of What we have been counted worthy, and let that remembrance still the unruly motion. As often as we take that Body, as often as we taste that Blood, let us think how that we feed on Him Who is sitting on high, adored of Angels, at the right hand of the Eternal Power. Ah me, how many a way is open to us whereby we may be saved He hath made us His He hath given His Body to us and we still are not turned away from evil
V. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us.
R. Thanks be to God.

magdalena · « **Reply #23 on:** June 06, 2015, 05:56:55 AM »

Nocturn III.

Ant. I will go unto the Altar of God

Psalm 42 [7]

42:1 Judge me, O God, and distinguish my cause from the nation that is not holy: * deliver me from the unjust and deceitful man.
42:2 For thou art God my strength: * why hast thou cast me off? and why do I go sorrowful whilst the enemy afflicteth me?
42:3 Send forth thy light and thy truth: * they have conducted me, and brought me unto thy holy hill, and into thy tabernacles.
42:4 And I will go in to the altar of God: * to God who giveth joy to my youth.
42:5 To thee, O God my God, I will give praise upon the harp: * why art thou sad, O my soul? and why dost thou disquiet me?
42:6 Hope in God, for I will still give praise to him: * the salvation of my countenance, and my God.

V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Ant. I will go unto the Altar of God * I will feed on Christ, Which is the Renewer of my youth

magdalena · « **Reply #24 on:** June 06, 2015, 06:08:04 AM »

Prayer {from the Proper of the season}

V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto thee.

Let us pray.

O God, under a marvelous sacrament you have left us the memorial of thy Passion; grant us, we beseech thee, so to venerate the sacred mysteries of thy Body and Blood, that we may ever perceive within us the fruit of thy Redemption.
Who livest and reignest with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end.
R. Amen

magdalena · « **Reply #25 on:** June 06, 2015, 11:32:50 AM »

The Divine Praises

Blessed be God.
Blessed be His Holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man.
Blessed be the Name of Jesus.
Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His Most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
Blessed be the Holy Ghost, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most Holy.
Blessed be her Holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her Glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints. Amen

magdalena · « **Reply #26 on:** June 06, 2015, 11:35:09 AM »

After the First Holy Communion

magdalena · « **Reply #27 on:** June 06, 2015, 12:00:11 PM »

Offertory
P. The Lord be with you.
S. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.
Lev 21:6
The priests of the Lord offer incense and loaves to God, and therefore they shall be sacred to their God and shall not profane His name. Alleluia.

Accept, O holy Father, almighty and eternal God, this unspotted host, which I, Thy unworthy servant, offer unto Thee, my living and true God, for my innumerable sins, offenses, and negligences, and for all here present: as also for all faithful Christians, both living and dead, that it may avail both me and them for salvation unto life everlasting. Amen.

O God, who, in creating human nature, didst wonderfully dignify it, and still more wonderfully restore it, grant that, by the Mystery of this water and wine, we may be made partakers of His divine nature, who vouchsafed to be made partaker of our human nature, even Jesus Christ our Lord, Thy Son, who with Thee, liveth and reigneth in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God: world without end. Amen.

We offer unto Thee, O Lord, the chalice of salvation, beseeching Thy clemency, that it may ascend before Thy divine Majesty, as a sweet savor, for our salvation, and for that of the whole world. Amen.
Accept us, O Lord, in the spirit of humility and contrition of heart, and grant that the sacrifice which we offer this day in Thy sight may be pleasing to Thee, O Lord God.
Come, O almighty and eternal God, the Sanctifier, and bless ☩ this Sacrifice, prepared for the glory of Thy holy Name.

I will wash my hands among the innocent: and I will compass Thine altar, O Lord That I may hear the voice of praise: and tell of all Thy wonderous works. I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of Thy house and the place where Thy glory dwelleth. Take not away my soul, O God, with the wicked: nor my life with blood-thirsty men. In whose hands are iniquities, their right hand is filled with gifts. But I have walked in my innocence: redeem me, and have mercy on me. My foot hath stood in the direct way, in the churches I will bless Thee, O Lord.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Receive, O holy Trinity, this oblation which we make to Thee, in memory of the Passion, Resurrection and Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in honor of Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and of all the Saints, that it may avail unto their honor and our salvation, and may they vouchsafe to intercede for us in heaven, whose memory we celebrate on earth. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

magdalena · « **Reply #28 on:** June 07, 2015, 05:32:24 AM »

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magdalena · « **Reply #29 on:** June 07, 2015, 05:53:31 AM »

Ant. Let them that keep holiday around the table of the Lord

Psalm 41 [6]

41:1 As the hart panteth after the fountains of water; * so my soul panteth after thee, O God.
41:2 My soul hath thirsted after the strong living God; * when shall I come and appear before the face of God?
41:3 My tears have been my bread day and night, * whilst it is said to me daily: Where is thy God?
41:4 These things I remembered, and poured out my soul in me: * for I shall go over into the place of the wonderful tabernacle, even to the house of God:
41:5 With the voice of joy and praise; * the noise of one feasting.
41:6 Why art thou sad, O my soul? * and why dost thou trouble me?
41:6 Hope in God, for I will still give praise to him: * the salvation of my countenance, and my God.
41:7 My soul is troubled within myself: * therefore will I remember thee from the land of Jordan and Hermoniim, from the little hill.
41:8 Deep calleth on deep, * at the noise of thy flood-gates.
41:9 All thy heights and thy billows * have passed over me.
41:10 In the daytime the Lord hath commanded his mercy; * and a canticle to him in the night.
41:11 With me is prayer to the God of my life. * I will say to God: Thou art my support.
41:12 Why hast thou forgotten me? * and why go I mourning, whilst my enemy afflicteth me?
41:12 Whilst my bones are broken, * my enemies who trouble me have reproached me;
41:12 Whilst they say to me day by day: Where is thy God? * Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why dost thou disquiet me?
41:12 Hope thou in God, for I will still give praise to him: * the salvation of my countenance, and my God.

V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Ant. Let them that keep holiday around the table of the Lord * make the voice of joy and praise to be heard [in the house of God.]