The Roman Breviary Quotes

“V. Grant, Lord, a blessing. Benediction . May almighty God grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen. Short reading 1 Pet 5:8-9 Brothers: Be sober and watch: because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goeth about seeking whom he may devour. Whom resist ye, strong in faith:”
― V. Rev. Gregory Bellarmine SSJC+, The Roman Breviary: in English, in Order, Every Day for November & December 2016

“Protect us, * Lord, while we are awake and safeguard us while we sleep; that we may keep watch with Christ, and rest in peace. (Canticle of Simeon * Luke 2:29-32) 2:29 Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, * according to thy word in peace; 2:30 Because my eyes have seen * thy salvation, 2:31 Which thou hast prepared * before the face of all peoples: 2:32 A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, * and the glory of thy people Israel.”
― V. Rev. Gregory Bellarmine SSJC+, The Roman Breviary: in English, in Order, Every Day for November & December 2016

“Be ye angry, and sin not: * the things you say in your hearts, be sorry for them upon your beds. 4:6 Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: * many say, Who sheweth us good things? 4:7 The light of thy countenance, O Lord, is signed upon us: * thou hast given gladness in my heart. 4:8 By the fruit of their corn, their wine, and oil, * they are multiplied. 4:9 In peace in the selfsame * I will sleep, and I will rest: 4:10 For thou, O Lord, singularly * hast settled me in hope.”
― V. Rev. Gregory Bellarmine SSJC+, The Roman Breviary: in English, in Order, Every Day for November & December 2016

“O Lord, our heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God, who has safely brought us to the beginning of this day: defend us by thy mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, but that all our doings may be ordered by thy governance, to do always that is righteous in thy sight. Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end.”
― V. Rev. Gregory Bellarmine SSJC+, The Roman Breviary: in English, in Order, Every Day for November & December 2016

“Vespers Begin Here V. O God + come to my assistance; R. O Lord, make haste to help me. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost. R. As it was in the beginning, is now, * and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Alleluia Psalms Ant. In that day * the mountains shall drop down sweet wine, and the hills shall flow with milk and honey. Alleluia. Psalm 143(1-8) [1] 143:1 Blessed be the Lord my God, who teacheth my hands to fight, * and my fingers to war.”
― V. Rev. Gregory Bellarmine SSJC+, The Roman Breviary: in English, in Order, Every Day for November & December 2016