IV class
Violet
Mass of preceding Sunday (Quinquagesima), no Gloria, no Credo, omit Tract, common preface
Matins: Invitatorium and Hymn per annum as given in the psalter; lessons from occurring scripture, no Te Deum
Lauds: Tuesday antiphons and psalms of the 2nd place; remainder per annum as given in the psalter
Hours: Tuesday antiphons and psalms; remainder per annum as given in the psalter
Vespers: Tuesday antiphons and psalms; remainder per annum as given in the psalter
Compline: Of Tuesday
Today is Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras. The Ash Wednesday fast and abstinence begin at midnight tonight with the arrival of Lent. Notes for Lent are in the Season section; the Season icon is at the bottom of the page.