Nativity of St John the Baptist

Wednesday 24 June 2009

IN NATIVITATE S. IOANNIS BAPTISTAE
The Nativity of St John the Baptist
1st Class, White
Gloria; Credo; Common Preface

Oremus.

Deus, qui præséntem diem honorábilem nobis in beáti Joánnis nativitáte fecísti : da pópulis tuis spirituálium grátiam gaudiórum ; et ómnium fidélium mentes dírige in viam salútis ætérnæ. Per Dóminum.

Let us pray.

O God, who hast made this day to be honourable in our eyes because of the Birth of the blessed John, graciously quicken thy people with spiritual joy, and order the minds of all the faithful in the way of everlasting salvation. Through.

Links:

• What Does the Prayer Really Say?
• Gregorian Chant propers
• Vespers hymn: Ut Queant Laxis
  
• Abbot Cuthbert Johnson: Reflection on St John Baptist
  

(image: What Does the Prayer Really Say?)