Schola Catharina

January 1st, Mary Mother of God

Introitus (Sedulius)
Salve sancta Parens, enixa puerpera Regem, Hail, holy Parent, that didst bring forth the King
qui caelum terramque regit in saecula saeculorum. who ruleth Heaven and earth for ever and ever.
Tussenzang (Ps. 44.2):
Eructavit cor meum verbum bonum: dico ego opera mea regi. My heart hath uttered a good word: I speak of my works to the King.
Graduale (Ps. 44, 3.5)
Diffusa est gratia in labiis tuis: propterea benedixit te Deus in aeternum. Grace is poured abroad in thy lips: therefore hath God blessed thee forever.
Propter veritatem, et mansuetudinem, et iustitiam: et deducet te mirabiliter dextera tua. Because of truth and meekness, and justice; and thy right hand shall conduct thee wonderfully.
Alleluia
Alleluia. Post partum, Virgo inviolata permansisti: Alleluia. After childbirth thou didst remain a Virgin:
Dei Genetrix intercede pro nobis. Alleluia. O Mother of God, intercede for us. Alleluia.
Offertorium
Felix namque es, sacra Virgo Maria, et omni laude dignissima: quia ex te ortus est sol iustitiae, Christus Deus noster. For thou art happy, O holy Virgin Mary, and most worthy of all praise: because from thee arose the sun of justice, Christ our Lord.
Communio (Zach. 9, 9)
Exsulta filia Sion, lauda filia Ierusalem: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Sion, shout for joy, O daughter of Jerusalem;
ecce Rex tuus venit: Sanctus et Salvator mundi. behold Thy king comes, holy, the Savior of the world.
Tussenzang (1 Luc. 1):
Magnificat anima mea Dominum, et exsultavit spiritus meus in Deo salvatore meo. My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior.