Wednesday, September 19, 2018


Ember Wednesday of September

II class
Violet

Commemoration of St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr, and Companions, Martyrs (San Gennaro)

Traditional day of fast and partial abstinence in the USA


Mass:

Proper Mass; one prophecy in addition to the Epistle; no Gloria nor Credo; common preface.

N.B. More information on Ember Days and particular rubrics on the Flectamus genua can be found in Rubrical FAQs.


Breviary:

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 (first 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