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Advent | → | 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Gaudete), Great Antiphons / O Antiphons, 4th. |
Christmas | → | Midnight, Dawn, Day, St Stephen, St John, Holy Innocents, Octave. |
Epiphany | → | Epiphany, Holy Family, 2nd, 3rd. |
Septuagesima | → | 7ma, 6ma, 5ma. |
Lent | → | Ash Wednesday, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th (Laetare). |
Passion/Holy Week | → | Passion, Palm Sunday, Mon, Tue, Wed, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday. (Holy Week) |
Paschal time | → | Easter Sunday, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, 1st (Quasimodo), 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Ascension. |
Pentecost | → | Pentecost, Monday, 1st (Trinity), Corpus Christi, 2nd, Sacred Heart, 3rd, |
Pentecost 4th | → | 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd. |
Intr. = Introitus, Introit Grad. = Graduale, Gradual All. = Alleluia Tract. = Tractus, Tract Seq. = Sequentia, Sequence Offert. = Offertorium, Offertory Comm. = Communio, Communion Ant. = Antiphona, Antiphon Ps. = Psalmus, Psalm Hymn. = Hymnum, Hymn Cant. = Canticum, Canticle Missa. = Missa, Mass |
LU = The Liber Usualis 1961 - PDF GR = Graduale Romanum 1961 - PDF GV = Graduale Vatican 1908 - PDF MV = Mass and Vespers 1957 - PDF LB = Liber Brevior 1954 - PDF OF = Offertoriale 1935 - PDF VPC = Vers. Psalm. & Cant. 1962 - PDF SOV = Simple Offert. Verses 2008 - PDF AR = Antiphonale Romanum 1949 - PDF LR = Liber Responsorialis 1895 - PDF GB = GregoBase Singing rules. |
(examples at the bottom of the page) |
Proper | mode / tone |
LU - MV LB |
GR - AR OF - GB |
Comments |
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5 Jan - Eve of the Epiphany
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Missa. Dum medium | LU454 MV376 |
GR--- |
Same as Sunday within the Octave of Christmas. Proper collect, gospel, secret and postcommunion. Suppressed in 1955. |
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Vespers | AR308 | This is the 1st Vespers of the Epiphany. | ||
1 Ant. Ante luciferum genitus Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus |
2D | LU463 MV383 |
AR312 | |
2 Ant. Venit lumen tuum Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio |
1g2 | LU463 MV384 |
AR312 | |
3 Ant. Apertis thesauris Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet |
1g2 | LU463 MV384 |
AR313 | |
4 Ant. Maria et flumina Ps. 112. Laudate pueri |
4E | LU464 MV385 |
AR313 | |
5 Ant. Stella ista Ps. 116. Laudate Dominum omnes gentes |
7c2 | LU464 MV385 |
AR313 | |
Hymn. Crudelis Herodes |
3 | LU464 MV386 |
AR308 |
D
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V. Reges Tharsis |
B | LU466 MV387 |
AR318 | |
Ant. Magi videntes Cant. Magnificat (solemn) |
8G | LU455 MV377 |
AR311 | |
6 Jan - The Epiphany of Our Lord
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LU455 MV377 |
GR57 | |||
Intr. Ecce advenit Malach. 3, 1 ; 1 Par. 29, 12. Ps. 71, 1. Ps. 71, 10-11. |
2 | LU459![]() MV378 ![]() |
GR57![]() GB403 ![]() VPC42 |
C♯/D
Classic piece in mode 2, not difficult.- You will probably recognize the same progression of notes (ACDED) as in the Offert. Vir erat (EGABA), same intervals although different key. - Might be worth remembering there is an identical 4th CF on dominator and et regnum. |
Grad. Omnes de Saba Is. 60, 6 et 1. |
5 | LU459![]() MV379 ![]() |
GR57![]() GB205 ![]() |
C♯/E♭
- Be very careful at the drop a major 3rd down AF at deferentes.
The notes A and F (even G) have been heard before but not this major 3rd.
It is actually a classic mode 5 reverse progression of 3 notes CAF from the F Major chord.
Three notes CAF which can be heard again at Domino, twice at annuntiantes,
twice at Surge. |
All. Vidimus stellam Matth. 2, 2. |
2 | LU460![]() MV380 ![]() |
GR58![]() GB524 ![]() |
E/F
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Offert. Reges Tharsis Ps. 71, 10-11. |
5 | LU461![]() MV381 ![]() |
GR59![]() GB1147 ![]() |
A/B♭
- The melody on the words omnes gentes reminds us the
Intr. Dominus dixit at Christmas Midnight Mass.
Even though the Offertory is in mode 5 this double pattern seems to be in mode 2.
Sing these two words lightly, no breathing in between. |
Offert. Reges Tharsis (verses) Ps. 71, 10-11. |
5 | OF21![]() GB17700 ![]() |
A/B♭
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Comm. Vidimus stellam Matth. 2, 2. Ps. 71, 2-3, 7-8, 10-12, 17-18. |
4 | LU462![]() MV383 ![]() |
GR59![]() GB918 ![]() VPC43 MV2004 |
E/F
Same text as the Alleluia.- The melody on stellam ejus in Oriente is absolutely beautiful. Sing it lightly but not slow. - Humility and veneration over the words adorare Dominum. |
Lauds | AR308 | |||
1 Ant. Ante luciferum genitus Ps. 92. Dominus regnavit |
2D | LU463 | AR312 | |
2 Ant. Venit lumen tuum Ps. 99. Jubilate Deo omnis terra |
1g2 | LU463 |
AR312 | |
3 Ant. Apertis thesauris Ps. 62. Deus deus meus ad te |
1g2 | LU463 |
AR313 | |
4 Ant. Maria et flumina Cant. I. Puer. Benedicite omnia opera |
4E | LU464 |
AR313 | |
5 Ant. Stella ista Ps. 148. Laudate Dominum de caelis |
7c2 | LU464 |
AR313 | |
Hymn. O sola magnarum |
3 | LU456 | AR313 | |
V. Adorate Deum |
B | LU457 | AR315 | |
Ant. Hodie caelesti sponso Cant. Benedictus (solemn) |
8G* | LU457![]() |
AR315![]() |
Monks in the video sing the monastic version of the antiphon, it has a few differences from the Roman one. |
Vespers | AR308 | |||
1 Ant. Ante luciferum genitus Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus |
2D | LU463 LU129 MV383 MV148 |
AR312 AR44 GB2271 GB12240 |
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2 Ant. Venit lumen tuum Ps. 110. Confitebor... in consilio |
1g2 | LU463 LU133 MV384 MV152 |
AR312 AR5773 GB2692 GB12573 |
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3 Ant. Apertis thesauris Ps. 111. Beatus vir qui timet |
1g2 | LU463 LU140 MV384 MV159 |
AR313 AR5774 GB2464 GB11991 |
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4 Ant. Maria et flumina Ps. 112. Laudate pueri |
4E | LU464 LU150 MV385 MV167 |
AR313 AR5774 GB2004 GB12350 |
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5 Ant. Stella ista Ps. 113. In exitu Israel |
7c2 | LU464 MV385 |
AR313 | |
Hymn. Crudelis Herodes |
3 | LU464 MV386 |
AR308 |
D
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V. Reges Tharsis |
B | LU466 MV387 |
AR318 | |
Ant. Tribus miraculis Cant. Magnificat (solemn) |
1D | LU466 MV388 |
AR318 | |
7-13 Jan - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (1st Sunday after Epiphany)
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LU467 MV388 |
GR59 | Replaced the Sunday within the Octave of the Epiphany of 1st Sunday after Epiphany | ||
Intr. Exsultet gaudio Prov. 23, 24 et 25. Ps. 83, 2-3. Ps. 83, 3 et 5. |
7 | LU470![]() MV393 ![]() |
GR59![]() GB336 ![]() VPC44 |
D/E♭
- The incipit starts a bit like the psalm tone 7.- If you can: sing together Pater tuus and Mater tua, meaning no breathing at the second quarter bar. |
Grad. Unam petii Ps. 26, 4. Ps. 83, 5. |
5 | LU471![]() MV395 ![]() |
GR60![]() GB260 ![]() |
D/E♭
Not particularly difficult but:- Watch out the B flat on the word inhabitem. - The final melisms are common to Graduale in mode 5. |
All. Vere tu es Isai. 45, 15. |
8 | LU472![]() MV396 ![]() |
GR61![]() GB816 ![]() |
F/G
- Lovely jubilus on the word Alleluia.- Because the verse starts on a similar melody to the Alleluia, one can get caught to continue on the same jubilus after Vere tu es... but actually the next words Rex absconditus have a different flavour, starting by a minor 3rd up AC. Little help: memorize the note A as a safeguard as it will come back often. - You can enjoy the jubilus once again in the end with Salvator ... and again with the repeated Alleluia. |
Tract. Hostiam Sept. |
2 | LU--- MV--- |
GR61 GB1153 |
Sung at a Votive Mass after Septuagesima instead of the previous Alleluia. |
All. Beatus homo Pasch. |
1 | LU--- MV--- |
GR62 GB116 |
Sung at a Votive Mass in Paschal Time. |
All. Vita nostra Pasch. |
1 | LU--- MV--- |
GR63 GB122 |
Sung at a Votive Mass in Paschal Time. |
Offert. Tulerunt Jesum Luc. 2, 22. |
4 | LU472![]() MV397 ![]() |
GR63![]() GB93 ![]() |
C/D
Melody similar to Offert. Laetentur
on Christmas Midnight Mass... although shorter, with differences.Here is a comparison: with the Liber Usualis and with the Graduale Romanum. |
Comm. Descendit Jesus Luc. 2, 51. Ps. 97, 1-3, 4-8 Ps. 83, 2-3, 9-13. |
1 | LU473![]() MV397 ![]() |
GR63![]() GB626 ![]() VPC44 MV2004 |
F/F♯
- Serious tone on Descendit Jesus,
followed by a lovely cum eis: I wonder if this melody expresses
the happiness rewarding obedience. What do you think?- Watch out the starting note G at et erat: same note as two notes before. - The word subditus has five F: memorize this note to come back to it after going down FEC. - As indicated page VPC44 communion verses are to be found VPC37 or VPC64. |
Lauds | AR319 | |||
Hymn. O gente felix hospita |
2 | AR325 |
E
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Vespers | AR319 | |||
1 Ant. Post triduum Ps. 109. Dixit Dominus Luc. 2, 46. |
8G | LU474 MV398 |
AR324 | |
2 Ant. Dixit Mater Jesu Ps. 112. Laudate pueri Luc. 2, 48. |
4E | LU474 MV399 |
AR324 | |
3 Ant. Descendit Jesus cum eis Ps. 121. Laetatus sum Luc. 2, 51. |
8G | LU474 MV399 |
AR325 | |
4 Ant. Et Jesus proficiebat Ps. 126. Nisi Dominus Luc. 2, 52. |
2D | LU474 MV399 |
AR325 | |
5 Ant. Et dicebant Ps. 147. Lauda Jerusalem Matth. 13, 54. |
8G | LU475 MV400 |
AR325 | |
Hymn. O lux beata |
2 | LU475![]() MV400 ![]() |
AR321![]() |
E
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Ant. Maria autem Cant. Magnificat (solemn) Luc. 2, 51. |
8G | LU476 MV402 |
AR329 | |
Sunday within the Octave of the Epiphany or 1st Sunday after Epiphany
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LU477 | GR64 |
No longer a Sunday mass.
It was replaced by the Mass of the Holy Family. This mass is only said during the ferias following the 1st Sunday after Epiphany. |
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Intr. In excelso throno Ps. 99, 1. |
8 | LU477![]() |
GR64![]() GB20 ![]() |
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Grad. Benedictus Dominus Ps. 71, 18 et 3. |
7 | LU478![]() |
GR64![]() GB553 ![]() |
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All. Jubilate Deo Ps. 99, 1. |
3 | LU479 | GR65 GB802 |
Melody similar to Alleluia from
Advent 4th,
Pentecost 20th. |
Offert. Jubilate Deo omnis Ps. 99, 1-2. |
5 | LU480![]() |
GR66![]() GB718 ![]() |
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Offert. Jubilate Deo omnis (verses) Ps. 99, 1-2. |
5 | OF23![]() GB17704 ![]() |
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Comm. Fili quid fecisti Luc. 2, 48 et 49. Ps. 26, 1, 4-5, 8, 10. |
1 | LU481 | GR66 GB705 VPC44 |
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7 Jan - Second day within the Octave of The Epiphany
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LU481 MV404 |
AR331 | |||
Lauds | ||||
Vespers | ||||
8 Jan - Third day within the Octave of The Epiphany
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LU482 MV404 |
AR332 | |||
Lauds | ||||
Vespers | ||||
9 Jan - Fourth day within the Octave of The Epiphany
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LU482 MV404 |
AR332 | |||
Lauds | ||||
Vespers | ||||
10 Jan - Fifth day within the Octave of The Epiphany
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LU482 MV405 |
AR333 | |||
Lauds | ||||
Ant. Omnes nationes Cant. Benedictus |
7a | LU--- | AR333 | |
Vespers | ||||
Ant. Omnes de Saba Cant. Magnificat |
8c | LU482 MV405 |
AR333 | |
11 Jan - Sixth day within the Octave of The Epiphany
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LU483 MV405 |
AR334 | |||
Lauds | ||||
Ant. Venient ad te Cant. Benedictus |
8G | LU--- | AR334 | |
Ant. Qui odit animam suam Matth. 16, 24. |
3 | LU1129 MV127 |
AR334 |
Commemoration of St Hyginus. |
Vespers | ||||
Ant. Admoniti Magi Cant. Magnificat Matth. 2, 12. |
1f | LU483 MV405 |
AR334 | |
11 Jan - St Hyginus, Pope and Martyr (Memory)
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Missa. Si diligis me | LU483 MV394 |
GR67 |
From the Mass of a Holy Pope. Proper collect. |
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12 Jan - Seventh day within the Octave of The Epiphany
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LU--- | AR335 | |||
Lauds | ||||
Ant. Manifeste magnus est Cant. Benedictus |
8G | LU--- | AR335 | |
Vespers | ||||
Ant. Tribus miraculis Cant. Magnificat (solemn) |
1D | LU466 LU213 MV388 MV218 |
AR318 AR52 |
Same as Epiphany. |
13 Jan - Octave of Epiphany - Commemoration of Baptism of Our Lord Jesus Christ
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Missa. Ecce advenit | LU483 MV406 |
GR67 |
Same as Epiphany. Proper collect, gospel, secret and postcommunion. There is no commemoration if Holy Family falls on this day. |
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2nd Sunday after Epiphany
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LU484 MV407 |
GR67 | |||
Intr. Omnis terra Ps. 65, 4. 1-2. Ps. 65, 3, 5. |
4 | LU484![]() MV407 ![]() |
GR67![]() GB13 ![]() VPC45 |
F/F♯
- Memorize this long F note, it will come back many times as tristopha
at the beginning of each phrase to express adoration to God.- Beware the difference between Omnis terra and psalmum dicat: first one goes FFF-DFE-EGAA, second one goes FFF-DFE-EFAA. - Watch out the minor 3rd down on the porrectus at "ti" of tibi. |
Grad. Misit Dominus Ps. 106, 20-21. |
5 | LU485![]() MV409 ![]() |
GR68![]() GB932 ![]() |
D/E♭
- It goes top D on the first eos, no need to force the voice there.- Be very careful at the words de interitu eorum, the melody is tricky. I think the difficulty is to hit the G after B at the beginning of "rum", a major 3rd down GB so to be able to reach bottom D at the end of "rum" and start the verse on the same note. Maybe that's why this G is dotted: to make sure the pitch is right before going further. - Big breath for the long Confiteantur, it is doable. - Be careful at the end of Domino: carried by the melody one could sing an additional CBA... - The melody on et mirabilia is not particularly difficult but could be an occasion of tripping if not practiced enough. |
All. Laudate Deum Ps. 148, 2. |
4 | LU486![]() MV410 ![]() |
GR68![]() GB538 ![]() |
F/G
Melody similar to Alleluia from
Advent 3rd,
Ascension,
Pentecost. |
Offert. Jubilate Deo universa Ps. 65, 1-2 et 16. Ps. 65, 13 et 14. |
1 | LU486![]() MV411 ![]() |
GR69![]() GB937 ![]() |
B♭/C
Same as 4th Sunday after Easter.- Great piece, starting on a classic 5th CD-DA-BbB. - Because it goes as high as note top E you'd better start on a low pitch, B flat as suggested. - The second jubilate Deo is beautiful, but very long; personally I take a quick breath in the ascending notes of "la", just after the tristropha on A, leaving others to breathe at the quarter bar. ![]() And you need enough air to transition smoothly from jubilate to Deo. - This proper is known to have two different B on a similar pattern (and same word terra): 1) B flat on the first word terra with FACAG-BbGA-BbA, 2) B natural on the second word terra with FACAG-BGA-CCA, etc. In a way the second one, B natural, is pulling you up so to reach the coming top C. - Then comes the part with high notes on venite, et audite, et narrabo. Use your classic techniques for singing the high notes: straight neck, looking down, pushing air from belly and diaphragm, etc. Relax. Sing light and smooth. - Careful at animae: it is DF-GFGF-FFF, not DF-GEFF-FF as recently heard on the words in Jerusalem from Holy Family offertory. Also pay attention at the rest of the word animae. |
Offert. Jubilate Deo universa (verses) Ps. 65, 1-2 et 16. Ps. 65, 13 et 14. |
1 | OF69![]() GB16870 ![]() SOV13 |
B♭/C
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Comm. Dicit Dominus Ioann. 2, 7, 8, 9 et 10-11. Ps. 65, 1-3, 5-6, 8-9. |
6 | LU487![]() MV412 ![]() |
GR70![]() GB230 ![]() VPC45 MV2005 |
D/E
Difficult piece. Invest time to practice it.- First of all the pitch: if sung alone you can start the antiphon on E, but you might prefer D if you sing the psalm verses as well. - Some Latin words are tricky to the pronounce: hydrias, architriclino, gustasset, architriclinus. - Can you see on the word gustasset the B natural and the B flat? - Another lovely B flat at the word dicit (four notes actually), quite easy to pitch. - The next phrase Servasti vinum bonum usque adhuc is a bit acrobatic with the triple torculus-punctum CED-C. No need to rush here, but remember: the melody has to flow... like the good wine which is served now. - Notice the psalm verses, page VPC45, are in mode 5 when the antiphon itself is in mode 6. |
Lauds | AR336 | |||
Ant. Nuptiae factae sunt Cant. Benedictus |
8G* | LU--- | AR336 | |
Vespers | LU488 MV413 |
AR336 | ||
Ant. Deficiente vino Cant. Magnificat |
1f | LU488 MV413 |
AR336 | |
3rd Sunday after Epiphany
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LU488 MV415 |
GR70 | |||
Intr. Adorate Deum Ps. 96, 7-8. 1. Ps. 96, 6-7. |
7 | LU488![]() MV415 ![]() |
GR70![]() GB1123 ![]() VPC46 |
D/E♭
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Grad. Timebunt gentes Ps. 101, 16-17. |
5 | LU489![]() MV416 ![]() |
GR71![]() GB1173 ![]() |
C/C♯
Same as 16th Sunday after Pentecost.- High notes (top F) on Sion: use the previous episemed notes on D to relax your voice and prepare the jump on this top F. |
All. Dominus regnavit, exsultet Ps. 96, 1. |
8 | LU490![]() MV417 ![]() |
GR72![]() GB1001 ![]() |
D/E♭
Melody similar to Alleluia from
Advent 1st,
Christmas Midnight,
Ascension. |
Offert. Dextera Domini Ps. 117, 16 et 17. Ps. 117, 5 et 7. |
2A | LU677![]() MV558 ![]() |
GR209![]() GB47 ![]() SOV6 |
C♯/D
From Maundy Thursday Solemn Mass (LU, MV).
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Offert. Dextera Domini (verses) Ps. 117, 16 et 17. Ps. 117, 5-6, 13-14. |
2A | OF25![]() GB14203 ![]() |
C♯/D
From Maundy Thursday Solemn Mass.
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Comm. Mirabantur omnes Luc. 4, 22. Ps. 96, 1, 4-6, 7-10, 12. |
7 | LU491![]() MV418 ![]() |
GR73![]() GB1148 ![]() VPC46 MV2006 |
D/E
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Lauds | AR337 | |||
Ant. Cum autem descendisset Cant. Benedictus |
8G | LU--- | AR337 | |
Vespers | LU491 MV419 |
AR337 | ||
Ant. Domine si tu vis Cant. Magnificat |
1g2 | LU491 MV419 |
AR337 | |
4th Sunday after Epiphany
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LU492 MV420 |
GR73 |
Same as 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. Proper collect, epistle, gospel, secret and postcommunion. |
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Lauds | AR338 | |||
Ant. Ascendente Jesu Cant. Benedictus |
6F | LU--- | AR338 | |
Vespers | LU492 MV421 |
AR338 | ||
Ant. Domine salva nos Cant. Magnificat |
1g2 | LU492 MV421 |
AR338 | |
5th Sunday after Epiphany
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LU493 MV422 |
GR73 |
Same as 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. Proper collect, epistle, gospel, secret and postcommunion. |
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Lauds | AR339 | |||
Ant. Domine nonne bonum Cant. Benedictus |
1a3 | LU--- | AR339 | |
Vespers | LU494 MV423 |
AR339 | ||
Ant. Colligite primum Cant. Magnificat |
1g | LU494 MV423 |
AR339 | |
6th Sunday after Epiphany
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LU494 MV424 |
GR73 |
Same as 3rd Sunday after Epiphany. Proper collect, epistle, gospel, secret and postcommunion. |
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Lauds | AR340 | |||
Ant. Simile est... grano Cant. Benedictus |
7d | LU--- | AR340 | |
Vespers | LU495 MV426 |
AR340 | ||
Ant. Simile est... fermento Cant. Magnificat |
1a3 | LU495 MV426 |
AR340 | |
Saturday before Septuagesima
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Vespers | LU496 | AR340 | ||
Ant. Dixit Dominus ad Adam Cant. Magnificat |
8G | LU496 LU212 |
AR341 AR52 |
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V. Benedicamus Domino |
B | LU783 MV649 |
AR341 | Last time Alleluia is said, twice at Benedicamus Domino, until Easter Vigil. |
Mode | Final | Tenor | examples | M | F | T | |
1 | D | A | serious | Kyrie XI, Jesu dulcis, Ave maris stella, Gaudeamus, Inclina, Veni Sancte Spiritus, Dies irae | 1A | A | E |
2 | D | F | sad/content | Dominus dixit, Qui habitat, Jerusalem surge, Vir erat, De profundis, Justus ut palma | 2A | A | C |
3 | E | C | mystic | Pange lingua, Exsurge, Eripe me, Omnia, Gaudens, Dignus, Benedicite | 3B | B | G |
4 | E | A | harmonious | Credo I, Creator alme siderum, Resurrexi, Laetentur, Confirma, Various Alleluias | 4B | B | E |
5 | F | C | glad | Credo III, Adoro te, Salve Regina, Attende Domine, Cogitationes, Tribulationes, Timebunt | 5C | C | G |
6 | F | A | devout | Ave verum, Ave Regina, Regina caeli, Ubi caritas, In splendoribus, Pascha nostrum, Requiem | 6C | C | E |
7 | G | D | angelic | Asperges, Hosanna, Oculi mei, Factus est repente, Ecce panis, Signum, In paradisum | |||
8 | G | C | perfect | Ad te levavi, Veni Creator, O salutaris Hostia, Introibo, Jubilate Deo, Pater, Lux aeterna |
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