Introit: Galatians vi. 14

    But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. Ps. I cried to the Lord with my voice: with my voice I made supplication to the Lord. ℣. Glory be to the Father.

Collect

    O Lord Jesus Christ, who when the world was growing cold, in order that our hearts might burn anew with the fire of Thy love, didst in the flesh of the most blessed Francis renew the sacred marks of Thy Passion; mercifully grant, that by his merits and prayers, we may ever carry our cross, and bring forth worthy fruits of penance: Who livest.

Epistle: Galatians vi. 14-18

    Lesson from the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle to Galatians. Brethren, but God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature: and whosoever shall follow this rule, peace on them and mercy, and upon the Israel of God. From henceforth let no man be troublesome to me; for I bear the marks of the Lord Jesus in my body. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren! Amen.

Gradual: Psalms xxxvi. 30-31

    The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom, and his tongue shall speak judgment. ℣. The law of his God is in his heart: and his steps shall not be supplanted.

Alleluia

    Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. Francis, the poor and lowly, enters, a rich man, into heaven: welcomed with heavenly hymns.

Gospel: Matthew xvi. 24-27

    + Continuation of the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. At that time, Jesus said to His disciples: If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For he that will save his life shall lose it: and he that shall lose his life for My sake shall find it. For what doth it profit a man, if he gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his own soul? Or what exchange shall a man give for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of His Father with His angels: and then will He render to every man according to his works.

Offertory: Psalms lxxxviii. 25

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

Secret

    Sanctify, O Lord, the gifts we offer Thee; and by the intercession of blessed Francis cleanse us from every stain of sin. Through our Lord.

Communion: Luke xii. 42

    A faithful and wise steward, whom the Lord set over His family: to give them their measure of wheat in due season.

Postcommunion

    O God, who in divers ways, didst show in blessed Francis, Thy confessor, the wonderful mysteries of Thy cross, grant, we beseech Thee, that we may ever follow the example of his devotion, and be strengthened by constant meditation on that same cross. Through our Lord.

+ Taken from St. Andrew Daily Missal, by Dom Gaspar Lefebvre, O.S.B., Imprimi Potest 11-18-1945 P. Joannes Delacroix, O.S.B., Imprimatur 11-22-1945 Joseph Van Der Meersch