(f) Ferial–V (III)

INTROIT. The Lord hath heard, and hath had mercy on me: the Lord became my Helper. (Psalm) I will extol Thee, O Lord, for Thou hast upheld me: and hast not made mine enemies to rejoice over me. Glory be to the Father. The Lord hath heard… COLLECT. O Lord, hearken to our supplications: and grant that we may celebrate with devout service this solemn fast, which Thou hast ordained for the healing both of soul and of body. Through our Lord. GRADUAL. One thing I have asked of the Lord, this will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord. That I may see the delight of the Lord, and be protected by His holy temple. OFFERTORY. O Lord, quicken Thou me for Thy word’s sake, that I may know Thy testimonies. SECRET. Receive, O Lord, the Sacrifice by the immolation of which Thou hast vouchsafed to be appeased; and grant, we beseech Thee, that we may be cleansed through its virtue, and may offer to Thee the acceptable affection of our mind. Through our Lord. COMMUNION. Serve ye the Lord with fear, and rejoice unto Him with trembling: embrace discipline, lest you perish from the just way. POSTCOMMUNION. Being quickened by the gift of heavenly life, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that what is to us a mystery in this present life, may become to us an aid for eternity. Through our Lord.