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I have raised up the chosen one from the people; with My holy oil I have anointed him, that My hand may be always with him, and that My arm may make him strong.

The favors of the Lord I will sing forever; through all generations my mouth shall proclaim Your faithfulness.

I have raised up the chosen one from the people; with My holy oil I have anointed him, that My hand may be always with him, and that My arm may make him strong.

O God Who, for the defense of the Catholic faith and the restoration of all things in Christ, filled St. Pius, the Supreme Pontiff, with heavenly wisdom and apostolic fearlessness, mercifully grant that, by following his teachings and examples, we may receive Your eternal rewards.

Lesson from the first letter of St. Paul the Apostle to the Thessalonians

Brethren: We had confidence in our God to preach to you the gospel of God amid much anxiety. For our exhortation was not from error, nor from impure motives, nor from guile; but, as approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak not as pleasing men, but God, Who proves our hearts. For at no time have we used words of flattery, as you know, nor any pretext for avarice, God is witness, nor have we sought glory from men, neither from you nor from others. Although as the apostles of Christ we could have claimed a position of honor among you, still while in your midst we were as children, as if a nurse were cherishing her own children. So, we, in our love for you, would gladly have imparted to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own souls, because you had become most dear to us.

I announced Your justice in the vast assembly; I did not restrain my lips as You, O Lord, know.

Your justice I kept not hid within my heart; Your faithfulness and Your salvation I have spoken of. Alleluia, alleluia.

You spread the table before me; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Alleluia.

Alleluia, alleluia.

You spread the table before me; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Alleluia.

Lord, I love the house in which You dwell, the tenting-place of Your glory. Alleluia.

Her priests I will clothe with salvation, and her faithful ones shall shout merrily for joy.

In her will I make a horn to sprout forth for David; I will place a lamp for My anointed.

His enemies I will clothe with shame, but upon him My crown shall shine.

Continuation + of the Holy Gospel according to John

At that time, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these do? He said to Him, Yes, Lord, You know that I love You. He said to him, Feed My lambs. He said to him a second time, Simon, son of John, do you love Me? He said to Him, Yes, Lord, You know that I love You. He said to him, Feed My lambs. And third time He said to him, Simon, son of John, do you love Me? Peter was grieved because He said to him for the third time, Do you love Me? And he said to Him, Lord, You know all things, You know that I love You. He said to him, Feed My sheep.

Come, children, hear me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Having graciously accepted our offerings, we beseech You, O Lord, that we may ever treat this divine sacrament with sincere veneration and receive it with faithful heart, through the prayers of St. Pius, Your Supreme Pontiff.

My Flesh is food indeed, and My Blood is drink indeed. He who eats My Flesh and drinks My Blood, abides in Me and I in him.

We, who have been filled with strength at the heavenly table, beseech You, O Lord, our God, that by the intercession of St. Pius, Supreme Pontiff, we may be made firm in faith and of one mind in Your love.

Alleluia, alleluia. You spread the table before me; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Alleluia. Lord, I love the house in which You dwell, the tenting-place of Your glory. Alleluia.