II class
Violet
In the USA and Canada: Commemoration of Sts. Jean de Brebeuf et al., Martyrs
In the general calendar: Commemoration of Sts. Cyprian and Justina, Martyrs
Traditional day of fast and abstinence (partial abstinence in the USA)
Proper Mass with additional lessons*; Mass of Ember Saturday; No Gloria nor Credo; commemoration added; common Preface
*The forma longior (obligatory in Ordinations and conventual Masses) has five prophecies preceding the Epistle; the forma brevior (which may be used at all other Masses etiam in cantu) has one prophecy preceding the Epistle
N.B. More information on Ember Days and particular rubrics on the Flectamus genua can be found by clicking on the Rubrics/help icon at the bottom of the page.
Matins: Invitatorium and Hymn per annum as given in the psalter; first and second lessons from occurring Scripture (second and third joined); third lesson proper (homilia in evangelium diei), no Te Deum
Lauds: Antiphons and psalms of the feria (second schema); remainder per annum as given in the psalter; Benedictus antiphon and oration proper; preces are said; commemoration is added
Hours: Antiphons and psalms of the feria; remainder per annum as given in the psalter; oration proper
I Vespers: Of the following Sunday, as given in the psalter per annum, except proper Magnificat antiphon and oration
Compline: Of Saturday