II class
Violet
Commemoration of St. Thomas of Villanova, Bishop and Confessor
No commemoration of St. Maurice and Companions, Martyrs
Traditional day of fast and partial abstinence in the USA
Proper Mass; one prophecy in addition to the Epistle; no Gloria nor Credo; commemoration added; common preface.
N.B. More information on Ember Days and particular rubrics on the Flectamus genua can be found in Rubrical FAQs.
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
Vespers: Antiphons and psalms of the feria; remainder per annum as given in the psalter; Magnificat antiphon and oration proper; preces are said
Compline: Of the feria