PROPER CALENDAR OF
THE ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES
IN THE OKLAHOMA PROVINCE
Promulgated in Rome, October 15, 2023
7 – Saint Albert of Trapani, priest – Memorial
9 – Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, virgin and martyr – Memorial
18 – Blesseds Leonard (Jean-Baptiste Duverneiul), Michael Aloysius (Michel-Louis Brunard), and Hubert of St Claude (James Gagnot), priests, and companions, martyrs
25 – Saint Mary of Jesus Crucified, virgin - Memorial
26 – Transverberation of our Holy Mother Saint Teresa of Jesus
SAINT ALBERT OF TRÁPANI, Priest - Memorial
From the common of holy men
Responsory
R/. I have called you friends, for I have made known to you all I have heard from my Father. * Remain in my love.
V/. I have chosen you to go out and bear fruit, fruit that shall last. * Remain in my love
Morning Prayer
Hymn
The feast-day of Saint Albert dawns
A day of pure resplendent light;
Our brethren high in heav’n rejoice
As we our praise with theirs unite.
He realized that earthly joys
Were all too small to fill his heart;
All, all he had he gave to God,
In Carmel chose the better part.
Determined conqueror of self
He mortified each wrong desire
Until God saw reflected there
His image purified by fire.
For one so set on heavenly things
The lying foe laid many a snare,
But he resisted manfully,
And persevered in constant prayer.
Remember Carmel’s Order now,
Made glorious by your sojourn here;
O strengthen us in love of Christ
That we may likewise persevere.
All praise be to the Trinity,
The Father with his only Son
And ever-blessed Paraclete,
While never-ending ages run.
Canticle of Zechariah
Ant. The just will speak wisdom, and truth will come from their lips, because God’s law is in their hearts.
Prayer
Lord God, you made Saint Albert of Trápani a model of purity and prayer, and a devoted servant of Our Lady. May we practice these same virtues and so be worthy always to share the banquet of your grace. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.
EVENING PRAYER
Hymn
The river floweth swiftly on its course,
Dry shod the Blessed Albert speeds across.
His chastened piety sustains no loss
When combated.
He kisseth tenderly the leprous face,
Nor shrinks in horror from the hideous trace;
Behold, it shineth now with former grace,
Disease hath fled.
When his glad spirit sought its heavenward flight,
The bells were pealing from the belfry height,
Nor did they sound by any human might
In mournful toll.
Two Messengers from Heaven high in air
Chant funeral praises of this man of prayer,
Before a mighty concourse gathered there
To bless his soul.
The odor sweet arising from his bier
Cured pain and suffering when the sick drew near,
And all diseases fled his tomb in fear
Of heavenly power.
O God most high, forever praise to Thee,
To Son and Spirit equal honor be;
Let us adore the Blessed One in Three
At every hour.
Canticle of Mary
Ant. Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.
SAINT TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS, Virgin and Martyr - Memorial
From the common of martyrs or of virgins
Responsory
R/. We preach Christ Crucified, a scandal to the Jews and foolishness to the pagans, * but for those who are called, whether they be Jews or Greeks, we preach Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God.
V/. The desire of my heart and my prayer rises to God for their salvation; * but for those who are called, whether they be Jews or Greeks, we preach Christ, the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Prayer
Lord, God of our fathers, you brought Saint Teresa Benedicta to the fullness of the science of the cross at the hour of her martyrdom. Fill us with that same knowledge; and, through her intercession, allow us always to seek after you, the supreme truth, and to remain faithful until death to the covenant of love ratified in the blood of your Son for the salvation of all men and women. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever
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BLESSEDS LEONARD DUVERNEUIL, MICHAEL-ALOYSIUS BRULARD AND HUBERT OF SAINT CLAUDE, Priests, and Companions of Rochefort, Martyrs - Optional Memorial
From the common of martyrs
Responsory
V/. God and his angels look down upon us; Christ, too, looks on as we do battle in the contest of faith. * What great dignity and glory are ours, what happiness to struggle in the presence of God, and to be crowned by Christ our judge.
R./ Let us be armed with a great determination and, pure in heart, sound in faith, and full of courage, be prepared to face the combat. * What great dignity and glory are ours, what happiness to struggle in the presence of God, and to be crowned by Christ our judge
Prayer
Lord God, to the martyrs Blesseds Leonard, Michael Aloysius, Hubert of Saint Claude, and their companions, you gave the grace to remain faithful and to pardon while suffering dismaying hardship. Through their intercession grant also to us, to be always willing to remain faithful to your Church and to be reconciled with one another. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.
SAINT MARY OF JESUS CRUCIFIED BAOUARDY, Virgin - Memorial
From the common of virgins, or of holy women (religious)
Responsory
V/. We contemplate your beauty, O Virgin of Christ: * You have received from the Lord a gleaming crown.
R./ Nothing could bring you to surrender virginity; nothing could separate you from the love of the Son of God. * You have received from the Lord a gleaming crown.
Prayer
God of mercy and all consolation, you raised Saint Mary, the humble daughter of the Holy Land, to contemplation of the mysteries of your Son and made her a witness to the love and joy of the Holy Spirit. Grant us, through her intercession, so to share in the sufferings of Christ that we may rejoice in the revelation of your glory. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.
TRANSVERBERATION OF THE HEART OF ST. TERESA OF JESUS OUR MOTHER - Optional Memorial
Antiphons and psalms of the current weekday.
MORNING PRAYER
Hymn
The day is dawning with delight,
When, spotless as the dove,
Theresa winged her spirit flight
Afar, to realms of love and light,
In heavenly courts above.
Her ear hath caught the mystic sound,
Oh, come, my sister, spouse!
From Carmel’s summit come, be crowned,
Bride of the Lamb, in bliss profound,
Come plight thy nuptial vows!
O Jesus! Spouse of Virgin choice,
Thy holy name we praise!
While heavenly choirs, too, rejoice,
Their bridal canticle to voice,
And hymn their endless lays.
Reading
It is not ourselves that we are preaching, but Christ Jesus as the Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. It is the same God that said, “Let there be light shining out of darkness,” who has shone in our minds to radiate the light of the knowledge of God’s glory, the glory on the face of Christ. We are only the earthenware jars that hold this treasure, to make it clear that such an overwhelming power comes from God and not from us.
Responsory
R/. To you my heart has spoken: * It is you that I seek. Repeat R/.
V/. I long for your face, Lord * It is you that I seek. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
R/. To you my heart has spoken: * It is you that I seek.
Canticle of Zechariah
Ant. In my heart was the likeness of a burning fire, imprisoned in my bones; and I was scarcely able to bear it.
Intercessions
The Lord of glory, Crown of all the Saints, gives us the joy of celebrating this feast of Saint Teresa. Let us praise him, saying:
R/. Glory to you, Lord!
Source of life and holiness, in your saints you show us the infinite marvels of your grace; — in company withSaint Teresa may we sing of your mercies forever. R/.
You want your Spirit of Love to blaze like fire throughout the world; — may we, like Saint Teresa, be instrumental in keeping that flame of love alight. R/.
You sanctify your friends and reveal to them the mysteries of your heart; — unite our hearts to yours in a friendship so close and intimate that we may experience the secrets of your love, proclaim it to others, and win them to you. R/.
You blessed the pure of heart and promised that they would see you; — purify our sight, so that we may see you in all things, and through all things be close to you. R/.
You oppose the proud and give wisdom to the simple; — make us humble of heart, so that we may receive your wisdom for the sake of the Church. R/.
Prayer
Almighty God, you filled the heart of Saint Teresa of Jesus, our Mother, with the fire of your love and gave her strength to undertake difficult tasks for the honor of your name. Through her prayers may the power of your love fill our hearts also and stir us to ever more generous efforts in your service. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever.
EVENING PRAYER
Hymn
As messenger of the Most high,
Teresa from her home would fly,
Good tidings of the Heavenly King
To heathen lands afar to bring,
Or yield for Christ her gentle life,
In ruddy streams of martyr strife.
But death with sweeter aspect came,
Awaiting her with rapturous claim.
Ecstatic pangs delight her soul,
And, conquered by their strong control,
She falleth, wounded from above
By piercing lance of heavenly love.
Oh, flaming victim! may thy dart
Enkindle every frozen heart,
That upward mounting, one with thine,
They rise, consumed with fire divine.
And may thy pleading safely keep
Thy nations from the burning deep.
All praise unto the Father be,
And to the Son eternally,
With joyful harmony repeat
All praise unto the Paraclete,
The Blessed Trinity adore
With reverent homage evermore.
Antiphons and psalms of the current weekday.
Reading
You, my dear friends, must use your most holy faith as your foundation and build on that, praying in the Holy Spirit; keep yourselves within the love of God and wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to give you eternal life.
Responsory
R/. You are * the temple of the living God. Repeat R/.
V/. And the Spirit of God dwells in you, * the temple of the living God. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
R/. You are * the temple of the living God.
Canticle of Mary
Ant. Let my heart rejoice in your salvation; let me sing to the Lord for his goodness to me.
Intercessions
Christ loved his Church and gave his life for her that she might be holy: let us pray to Christ that his Church may be holy and spotless in all her members:
R/. Be with your Church, Lord Jesus.
You are the Head of the Church and the source of all her grace; — may all your people be joined to you in faith and love, and realize that they are the living and holy members of your body. R/.
You founded the Church on Peter and the apostles, and through them you teach us the truth and lead us in green pastures; — enlighten and guide those you have placed over your Church, and confirm our faith so that in them we may hear your voice leading us to life. R/.
You choose some to announce the Good News by teaching, baptizing, calling to repentance, and offering in your memory the Eucharistic Sacrifice; — as the harvest is great, and the laborers few, send laborers into your harvest. R/.
You choose some of your friends to follow you more closely in your poverty, your chastity and your obedience, for the building up of the Church; — with Mary as their Mother and teacher, may all religious cling to you and show forth your life within them as they serve the Church. R/.
You made your people one body and one spirit in the unity of faith and baptism; — may all whom you have redeemed preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bonds of peace. R/.
You died for our redemption and rose so that we could have life; — may all who have died in your love and await the revelation of your glory rejoice at the eternal banquet in the company of your saints. R/.
Prayer
Almighty God, you filled the heart of Saint Teresa of Jesus, our Mother, with the fire of your love and gave her strength to undertake difficult tasks for the honor of your name. Through her prayers may the power of your love fill our hearts also and stir us to ever more generous efforts in your service. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,God, forever and ever.