Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Introit

Philippians 2:10-11

In the name of Jesus let every knee bow, of things in Heaven, on earth, and under the earth: and let every tongue confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father. Ps. All they that love Thy name shall glory in Thee: for Thou wilt bless the just. Glory be to the Father.

Collect

God, Who, to spread abroad the greater glory of Thy name, didst, through blessed Ignatius, strengthen the Church militant with a new reinforcement, grant that we, who are fighting on earth by his help and after his example, may deserve to be crowned with him in Heaven. Through our Lord.

Epistle

2 Timothy 2:8-10; 3:10-12

Dearly beloved, be mindful that the Lord Jesus Christ is risen again from the dead, of the seed of David, according to my gospel. Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evildoer: but the word of God is not bound. Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may also obtain the salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with heavenly glory. But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, love patience persecutions, afflictions, such as came upon me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra; what persecutions I endured and out of them all the Lord delivered me. And all that will live godly in Jesus Christ shall suffer persecution.

Gradual

Psalm 91:13-14

The just shall flourish like the palm-tree; he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus in the house of the Lord. To show forth Thy mercy in the morning and Thy truth in the night.

Alleluia

James 1:12

Alleluia, alleluia. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been proved, he shall receive the crown of life. Alleluia.

Gospel

Luke 10:1-9

At that time, the Lord appointed also other seventy-two; and He sent them two and two before His face into every city and place whither He Himself was to come. And He said to them: The harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He send labourers into His harvest. Go, behold I send you as lambs among wolves. Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes; and salute no man by the way. Into whatsoever house you enter, first say, Peace be to this house: and if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him: but if not, it shall return to you. And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they have: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Remove not from house to house. And into what city soever you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you; and heal the sick that are therein; and say to them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

Offertory

Psalm 88:25

My truth and My mercy shall be with him: and in My name shall his horn be exalted.

Secret

May the kind intercessions of St. Ignatius be with our offerings, O Lord God, that the most holy mysteries, in which Thou hast established the fountain of all sanctity, may in very truth sanctify us likewise. Through our Lord.

Communion

Luke 12:49

I am come to send fire upon the earth, and what will I but that it be enkindled?

Postcommunion

May the sacrifice of praise, O Lord, which with thanksgiving we have offered Thee, in honour of St. Ignatius, bring us, by his intercession, to the everlasting praise of Thy majesty. Through our Lord.

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