PART II -
STRUCTURE OF THE OFFICE |
The Psalter Schema of the Bridgettine Office, at first glance, appears similar to many of the other "short" breviaries in existence before the recent Second Vatican Council. But within its 14th century structure are some foundational motifs found in future breviary reforms, including those of Quiñonez and others in periods up to and including the Council.
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SUNDAY MATINS
Introductory
prayers
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These introductory prayers are repeated daily. | |
Introductory Versicles and Responses
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These versicles and responses are repeated daily. | |
Invitatory & Psalm 94 - Trinum Deum et Unum pronis mentibus adoremus: * Virginique Matri gratulantibus animis jugiter jubilemus. Ps 94 |
The invitatory changes daily. The psalm is always Ps. 94 | |
Hymn | ||
O Trinitatis gloria Coelestis decus curiae, Sponsa Regis altissimi, Suique Mater Filii.
Te Deus ab initio Sanxit Reginam gloriae, Super cuncta quae fecerat, Te Dominum patraverat.
Unde, poli, tellus, mare, Et quidquid in se continent, Te laudant jure debito Tam gratam summo Domino |
Virgo Deo gratissima, Cunctorum quae creaverat, Ipsi gratos nos effice, Quos sanguine redemerat.
Maria Mater gratiae, Mater misericordiae, Tu nos ab hoste protege, Et hora mortis suscipe.
Gloria tibi Domine, Qui natus es de Virgine, Cum Patre et Sancto Spiritu, In sempiterna saecula. Amen. |
The hymn changes daily. |
Antiphons
and Psalms
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The antiphons and psalms change
daily.
This is the first Antiphon |
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THE READINGS - LESSONS FROM SERMO ANGELICUS | ||
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The Versicles, Responses and the Absolution change daily. | |
Responsory 1
Responsory 2
Responsory 3
TE DEUM
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The Veriscles, Blessings, Readings
and Responsories change daily.
The Te Deum is sung daily, except Friday (when Psalm 50 is prayed in its place). |
continue here for SUNDAY LAUDS
"Short Breviaries"
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