August 11
NOM and VOM in briefThe Novus Ordo Missae (NOM) is the form of the mass that came out of the Second Vatican Council, celebrated in most parishes. The Vetus Ordo Missae (VOM) is the earlier form, in Latin, following the 1960 rubrics. The two calendars differ: on some days they celebrate different feasts.Learn more →
Liturgical colour : Green
4th classTuesday after the 11th Sunday after Pentecost
Commemoration : Sts Tiburtius and Susanna, Virgin, Martyrs
Today is a "feria" according to the traditional (1962) Roman calendar, meaning it is a weekday without a proper saint’s feast or special liturgical observance assigned. The term 'feria' comes from the Latin for 'free day' or 'weekday,' and in the liturgical context, it refers to days that fall outside of major feasts, solemnities, or commemorations of saints. On these days, the Mass and Office primarily follow the texts and prayers of the current liturgical season – at this point, the Time after Pentecost (“Tempus post Pentecosten”), highlighting the Church’s encouragement for the faithful to enter into the spiritual fruits of Pentecost and ongoing sanctification.
The 1962 Roman calendar carefully structures the liturgical year to allow for both the commemoration of the saints and the unfolding of the mystery of Christ in the cycle of seasons and Sundays. Ferias preserve the integrity of the temporal cycle (the series of Sundays and weekdays linked to Christ’s own life and mysteries), offering opportunities to reflect more deeply on the opening prayers, readings, and psalms proper to these days. In the case of today, Tuesday in the eleventh week after Pentecost (Feria tertia infra Hebdomadam XI post Octavam Pentecostes), the green vestments signal spiritual growth and hope, quietly inviting the faithful to interiorize and live out their faith in ordinary circumstances. Such ferial days are a vital, contemplative rhythm in the Church’s life, reminding all Christians that sanctity is found not only in great feasts but also in the daily pursuit of grace. This practice continues to shape the prayer life of those who follow the Vetus Ordo liturgy, instilling ongoing devotion throughout the liturgical year.
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NOM and VOM in briefThe Novus Ordo Missae (NOM) is the form of the mass that came out of the Second Vatican Council, celebrated in most parishes. The Vetus Ordo Missae (VOM) is the earlier form, in Latin, following the 1960 rubrics. The two calendars differ: on some days they celebrate different feasts.Learn more →
IntroitPs 67:2
Latin
Ps 67:6-7; 67:36
Deus in loco sancto suo: Deus qui inhabitáre facit unánimes in domo: ipse dabit virtútem et fortitúdinem plebi suæ.
Ps 67:2
Exsúrgat Deus, et dissipéntur inimíci eius: et fúgiant, qui odérunt eum, a fácie eius.
℣. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto.
℟. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
Deus in loco sancto suo: Deus qui inhabitáre facit unánimes in domo: ipse dabit virtútem et fortitúdinem plebi suæ.
English
Ps 67:6 67:7 67:36
God is in His holy dwelling, God Who makes men of one mind to dwell in a house; He shall give power and strength to His people.
Ps 67:2
God arises; His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee before Him.
℣. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
℟. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
God is in His holy dwelling, God Who makes men of one mind to dwell in a house; He shall give power and strength to His people.
Collect
Latin
Orémus.
Omnípotens sempitérne Deus, qui, abundántia pietátis tuæ, et mérita súpplicum excédis et vota: effúnde super nos misericórdiam tuam; ut dimíttas quæ consciéntia métuit, et adícias quod orátio non præsúmit.
Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum, Fílium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
Orémus.
Commemoratio Ss. Tiburtii et Susannæ Virginis, Martyrum
Sanctórum Martyrum tuórum Tiburtii et Susánnæ nos, Dómine, fóveant continuáta præsídia: quia non désinis propítius intuéri; quos tálibus auxíliis concésseris adiuvári.
Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum, Fílium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
Omnípotens sempitérne Deus, qui, abundántia pietátis tuæ, et mérita súpplicum excédis et vota: effúnde super nos misericórdiam tuam; ut dimíttas quæ consciéntia métuit, et adícias quod orátio non præsúmit.
Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum, Fílium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
Orémus.
Commemoratio Ss. Tiburtii et Susannæ Virginis, Martyrum
Sanctórum Martyrum tuórum Tiburtii et Susánnæ nos, Dómine, fóveant continuáta præsídia: quia non désinis propítius intuéri; quos tálibus auxíliis concésseris adiuvári.
Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum, Fílium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
English
Let us pray.
Almighty, eternal God, You Who in the abundance of Your love always grant more than Your humble petitioners deserve, and even more than they desire, pour forth Your mercy upon us that You may forgive whatever our conscience dreads, and give in addition what our prayer does not venture to ask.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
Let us pray.
Commemoration Sts. Tiburtius and Susanna, Martyrs
May the constant protection of Your holy Martyrs, Tiburtius and Susanna, support us, O Lord, for You never fail to look mercifully upon those whom You have given the help of such intercession.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
Almighty, eternal God, You Who in the abundance of Your love always grant more than Your humble petitioners deserve, and even more than they desire, pour forth Your mercy upon us that You may forgive whatever our conscience dreads, and give in addition what our prayer does not venture to ask.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
Let us pray.
Commemoration Sts. Tiburtius and Susanna, Martyrs
May the constant protection of Your holy Martyrs, Tiburtius and Susanna, support us, O Lord, for You never fail to look mercifully upon those whom You have given the help of such intercession.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
Lesson1 Cor 15:1-10
Latin
Léctio Epístolæ beáti Pauli Apóstoli ad Corínthios.
1 Cor 15:1-10
Fratres: Notum vobis fácio Evangélium, quod prædicávi vobis, quod et accepístis, in quo et statis, per quod et salvámini: qua ratione prædicáverim vobis, si tenétis, nisi frustra credidístis. Trádidi enim vobis in primis, quod et accépi: quóniam Christus mortuus est pro peccátis nostris secúndum Scriptúras: et quia sepúltus est, et quia resurréxit tértia die secúndum Scriptúras: et quia visus est Cephæ, et post hoc úndecim. Deinde visus est plus quam quingéntis frátribus simul, ex quibus multi manent usque adhuc, quidam autem dormiérunt. Deinde visus est Iacóbo, deinde Apóstolis ómnibus: novíssime autem ómnium tamquam abortívo, visus est et mihi. Ego enim sum mínimus Apostolórum, qui non sum dignus vocári Apóstolus, quóniam persecútus sum Ecclésiam Dei. Grátia autem Dei sum id quod sum, et grátia eius in me vácua non fuit.
℟. Deo grátias.
English
Lesson from the first letter of St. Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians
1 Cor. 15:1-10
Brethren: I recall to your minds the Gospel that I preached to you, which also you received, wherein also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold it fast, as I preached it to you - unless you have believed to no purpose. For I delivered to you first of all, what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day, according to the Scriptures, and that He appeared to Cephas, and after that to the Eleven. Then He was seen by more than five hundred brethren at one time, many of whom are with us still, but some have fallen asleep. After that He was seen by James, then by the Apostles. And last of all, as by one born out of due time, He was seen also by me. For I am the least of the Apostles, and am not worthy to be called an Apostle, because I persecuted the Church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace in me has not been fruitless.
℟. Thanks be to God.
GradualPs 80:2-3
Latin
Ps 27:7 27:1
In Deo sperávit cor meum, et adiútus sum: et reflóruit caro mea, et ex voluntáte mea confitébor illi.
℣. Ad te, Dómine, clamávi: Deus meus, ne síleas, ne discédas a me. Allelúia, allelúia
Ps 80:2-3
Exsultáte Deo, adiutóri nostro, iubiláte Deo Iacob: súmite psalmum iucúndum cum cíthara. Allelúia.
English
Ps 27:7
In God my heart trusts, and I find help; then my heart exults, and with my song I give Him thanks.
℣. To You, O Lord, I call; O my God, be not deaf to me; depart not from me.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Ps 80:2-3
℣. Sing joyfully to God our strength; acclaim the God of Jacob. Take up a pleasant psalm with the harp. Alleluia.
GospelMarc 7:31-37
Latin
Sequéntia + sancti Evangélii secúndum Marcum.
℟. Glória tibi, Dómine.
Marc 7:31-37
In illo témpore: Exiens Iesus de fínibus Tyri, venit per Sidónem ad mare Galilǽæ, inter médios fines Decapóleos. Et addúcunt ei surdum et mutum, et deprecabántur eum, ut impónat illi manum. Et apprehéndens eum de turba seórsum, misit dígitos suos in aurículas eius: et éxspuens, tétigit linguam eius: et suspíciens in cœlum, ingémuit, et ait illi: Ephphetha, quod est adaperíre. Et statim apértæ sunt aures eius, et solútum est vínculum linguæ eius, et loquebátur recte. Et præcépit illis, ne cui dícerent. Quanto autem eis præcipiébat, tanto magis plus prædicábant: et eo ámplius admirabántur, dicéntes: Bene ómnia fecit: et surdos fecit audíre et mutos loqui.
℟. Glória tibi, Dómine.
Marc 7:31-37
In illo témpore: Exiens Iesus de fínibus Tyri, venit per Sidónem ad mare Galilǽæ, inter médios fines Decapóleos. Et addúcunt ei surdum et mutum, et deprecabántur eum, ut impónat illi manum. Et apprehéndens eum de turba seórsum, misit dígitos suos in aurículas eius: et éxspuens, tétigit linguam eius: et suspíciens in cœlum, ingémuit, et ait illi: Ephphetha, quod est adaperíre. Et statim apértæ sunt aures eius, et solútum est vínculum linguæ eius, et loquebátur recte. Et præcépit illis, ne cui dícerent. Quanto autem eis præcipiébat, tanto magis plus prædicábant: et eo ámplius admirabántur, dicéntes: Bene ómnia fecit: et surdos fecit audíre et mutos loqui.
English
Continuation ✠ of the Holy Gospel according to Mark
℟. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
Mark 7:31-37
At that time, Jesus departing from the district of Tyre came by way of Sidon to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the district of Decapolis. And they brought to Him one deaf and dumb, and entreated Him to lay His hand upon him. And taking him aside from the crowd, He put His fingers into the man’s ears, and spitting, He touched his tongue. And looking up to heaven, He sighed, and said to him, Ephpheta, that is, Be opened. And his ears were at once opened, and the bond of his tongue was loosed, and he began to speak correctly. And He charged them to tell no one. But the more He charged them, so much the more did they continue to publish it. And so much the more did they wonder, saying, He has done all things well. He has made both the deaf to hear and the dumb to speak.
℟. Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
Mark 7:31-37
At that time, Jesus departing from the district of Tyre came by way of Sidon to the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the district of Decapolis. And they brought to Him one deaf and dumb, and entreated Him to lay His hand upon him. And taking him aside from the crowd, He put His fingers into the man’s ears, and spitting, He touched his tongue. And looking up to heaven, He sighed, and said to him, Ephpheta, that is, Be opened. And his ears were at once opened, and the bond of his tongue was loosed, and he began to speak correctly. And He charged them to tell no one. But the more He charged them, so much the more did they continue to publish it. And so much the more did they wonder, saying, He has done all things well. He has made both the deaf to hear and the dumb to speak.
OffertoryPs 29:2-3
Latin
Orémus.
Ps 29:2-3
Exaltábo te, Dómine, quóniam suscepísti me, nec delectásti inimícos meos super me: Dómine, clamávi ad te, et sanásti me.
Ps 29:2-3
Exaltábo te, Dómine, quóniam suscepísti me, nec delectásti inimícos meos super me: Dómine, clamávi ad te, et sanásti me.
English
Let us pray.
Ps 29:2-3
I will extol You, O Lord, for You drew me near and did not let my enemies rejoice over me; O Lord, I cried out to You and You healed me.
Ps 29:2-3
I will extol You, O Lord, for You drew me near and did not let my enemies rejoice over me; O Lord, I cried out to You and You healed me.
Secret
Latin
Réspice, Dómine, quǽsumus, nostram propítius servitútem: ut, quod offérimus, sit tibi munus accéptum, et sit nostræ fragilitátis subsidium.
Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum, Fílium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
Commemoratio Ss. Tiburtii et Susannæ Virginis, Martyrum
Adésto, Dómine, précibus pópuli tui, adésto munéribus: ut, quæ sacris sunt obláta mystériis, tuórum tibi pláceant intercessióne Sanctórum.
Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum, Fílium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum, Fílium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
Commemoratio Ss. Tiburtii et Susannæ Virginis, Martyrum
Adésto, Dómine, précibus pópuli tui, adésto munéribus: ut, quæ sacris sunt obláta mystériis, tuórum tibi pláceant intercessióne Sanctórum.
Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum, Fílium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
English
Look with mercy, we beseech You, O Lord, upon our act of worship that the gift we offer may be acceptable to You and may support us in our frailty.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
Commemoration Sts. Tiburtius and Susanna, Martyrs
Heed the prayers of Your people, O Lord; look with favor on their offerings, so that what is offered in this sacred rite may please You by the intercession of Your Saints.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
Commemoration Sts. Tiburtius and Susanna, Martyrs
Heed the prayers of Your people, O Lord; look with favor on their offerings, so that what is offered in this sacred rite may please You by the intercession of Your Saints.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
CommunionProv 3:9-10
Latin
Prov 3:9-10
Hónora Dóminum de tua substántia, et de prímitiis frugum tuárum: et implebúntur hórrea tua saturitáte, et vino torculária redundábunt.
English
Prov 3:9-10
Honor the Lord with your wealth, with first fruits of all your produce. Then will your barns be filled with grain, with new wine your vats will overflow.
Post Communion
Latin
Orémus.
Sentiámus, quǽsumus, Dómine, tui perceptióne sacraménti, subsídium mentis et córporis: ut, in utróque salváti, cæléstis remédii plenitúdine gloriémur.
Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum, Fílium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
Orémus.
Commemoratio Ss. Tiburtii et Susannæ Virginis, Martyrum
Súmpsimus, Dómine, pignus redemptiónis ætérnæ: quod sit nobis, quǽsumus, interveniéntibus sanctis Martýribus tuis, vitæ præséntis auxílium páriter et futúræ.
Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum, Fílium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
Sentiámus, quǽsumus, Dómine, tui perceptióne sacraménti, subsídium mentis et córporis: ut, in utróque salváti, cæléstis remédii plenitúdine gloriémur.
Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum, Fílium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
Orémus.
Commemoratio Ss. Tiburtii et Susannæ Virginis, Martyrum
Súmpsimus, Dómine, pignus redemptiónis ætérnæ: quod sit nobis, quǽsumus, interveniéntibus sanctis Martýribus tuis, vitæ præséntis auxílium páriter et futúræ.
Per Dóminum nostrum Iesum Christum, Fílium tuum: qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti Deus, per ómnia sǽcula sæculórum.
℟. Amen.
English
Let us pray.
By receiving Your sacrament, O Lord, may we experience Your help in mind and body, that being cured in both, we may glory in the full effect of the heavenly remedy.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
Let us pray.
Commemoration Sts. Tiburtius and Susanna, Martyrs
We have received, O Lord, the pledge of everlasting redemption; may it, by the intercession of Your holy Martyrs, be our help both now and in the life to come.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
By receiving Your sacrament, O Lord, may we experience Your help in mind and body, that being cured in both, we may glory in the full effect of the heavenly remedy.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
Let us pray.
Commemoration Sts. Tiburtius and Susanna, Martyrs
We have received, O Lord, the pledge of everlasting redemption; may it, by the intercession of Your holy Martyrs, be our help both now and in the life to come.
Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.
℟. Amen.
Vetus Ordo texts: Divinum Officium