THE OFFERTORY The Lord shall
defend thee under his wings, and thou shalt be safe under his feathers:
his faithfulness and truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Ps. 91
SECRET Grant, we beseech thee, O
Lord, that we which offer unto thee this sacrifice in the beginning of
our fast, may use such abstinence from carnal feastings, that we may likewise
refrain ourselves from all pleasures that may hurt the soul. Through...
COMMUNION SENTENCE The Lord
shall defend thee under his wings, and thou shalt be safe under his feathers:
his faithfulness and truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Ps. 91
POST-COMMUNION Grant, O Lord, that
this holy Sacrament, which we have received: may in such wise deliver us
from our former nature; that we may be worthy to enter into the fellowship
of thy saving mysteries. Through...
