The Complete Manual of Catholic Piety / Containing a Selection of Fervent Prayers, Pious Reflection, and Solid Instructions, Adapted to Every State of Life. To Which is Annexed a Supplement, Containing Excellent and Approved Devotions, With the Epistles and Gospels for All the Sundays and Festivals of the Year.

by William Gahan

The Preparation Of The Offerers, By Acts Of Humility, Praise, Faith, Etc.

The Priest beginning at the foot of the Altar, says,

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.

In the name of the Father, &c. Amen.

Ant. Introibo ad altare Dei.

Ant. I will go unto the altar of God.

R. Ad Deum qui lætificat juventutem meam.

R. To God, who rejoiceth my youth.

The following Psalm (42nd) is omitted in Passion time, and in Masses for the Dead.

Judica me, Deus, et discerne causam meam de gente non sancta: ab homine iniquo et doloso erne me.