Introit: Psalms xxxvi. 39

    But the salvation of the just is from the Lord: and He is their protector in the time of trouble. Ps. Be not emulous of evildoers; nor envy them that work iniquity. ℣. Glory be. But the salvation...

Collect

    O God, who year by year dost gladden us by the solemnity of Thy holy Martyrs Placidus and his companions, mercifully grant that we, who rejoice in their merits, may be inspired by their examples. Through our Lord.

Epistle: Hebrews x. 32-38

    Lesson from the Book of Hebrews. Brethren, call to mind the former days, wherein, being illuminated, you endured a great fight of afflictions. And on the one hand indeed, by reproaches and tribulations, were made a gazing-stock; and on the other, became companions of them that were used in such sort. For you both had compassion on them that were in bands, and took with joy the being stripped of your own goods, knowing that you have a better and a lasting substance. Do not therefore lose your confidence, which hath a great reward. For patience is necessary for you; that, doing the will of God, you may receive the promise. For yet a little and a very little while, and He that is to come will come, and will not delay. But my just man liveth by faith.

Gradual: Psalms xxxiii. 18-19

    The just cried, and the Lord heard them: and delivered them out of all their troubles. ℣. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a contrite heart: and He shall save the humble of spirit.

Alleluia

    Alleluia, alleluia. ℣. The white-robed army of martyrs praiseth Thee, O Lord. Alleluia.

Gospel: Luke xii. 1-8

    + Continuation of the Gospel of St. Luke. At that time, Jesus said to His disciples: Beware ye of the leaven of the pharisees, which is hypocrisy. For there is nothing covered that shall not be revealed: nor hidden that shall not be known. For whatsoever things you have spoken in darkness shall be published in the light: and that which you have spoken in the ear in the chambers shall be preached on the house-tops. And I say to you, My friends: Be not afraid of them who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do. But I will show you whom you shall fear: Fear ye Him who, after He hath killed, hath power to cast into hell. Yea, I say to you: Fear Him. Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? Yea, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: you are of more value than many sparrows. And I say to you: Whosoever shall confess Me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.

Offertory: Wisdom iii. 1, 2, 3

    The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and the torment of death shall not touch them: in the sight of the unwise they seemed to die, but they are in peace. Placidus and his companions

Secret

    Be appeased, we beseech Thee, O Lord, by the gifts we offer; and through the intercession of Thy holy martyrsPlacidus and his companions defend us from all dangers. Through our Lord.

Communion: Matthew x. 27

    That, which I tell you in the dark, speak ye in the light, saith the Lord: and that which you hear in the ear, preach ye from the house-tops.

Postcommunion

    May this communion, O Lord, cleanse us from guilt, and by the intercession of Thy holy martyrs , make us partakers of the heavenly remedy. 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