Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Ember Wednesday in the Octave of Pentecost

I class
Red

Traditional day of fast and partial abstinence in USA

General info:

The blessing of meals during the Octave, until lunch of Saturday, is:
V. Spiritus Domini replevit orbem terrarum, Alleluia + .
R. Et hoc quod continet omnia, scientiam habet vocis, Alleluia.
(Cf. reliqua in Benedictio mensae in the Ritual or in the appendix of the Breviary).

Mass:

Proper Mass with one lesson preceding the Epistle; Gloria; sequence Veni Sancte Spiritus; Credo; Preface of the Holy Ghost; proper Communicantes and Hanc igitur, all of which continues throughout the Octave; no flectamus genua

Breviary:

Matins: All from Pentecost; three lessons, however, are proper; one nocturn with only three psalms; Te Deum

Lauds: All from Pentecost; proper antiphon at Benedictus and proper oration; no preces

Prime: All from Pentecost (Sunday psalms, and psalm 53 takes the place of 117); proper oration

Terce: All from Pentecost (Hymn Veni Creator Spiritus); proper oration

Hours: All from Pentecost; proper oration

Vespers: All from Pentecost; proper antiphon at Magnificat and proper oration; no preces

Compline: Of Sunday