Sanctissime confessor Christi Benedicte**

R: Sanctissime confessor Christi Benedicte monachorum pater et dux * Intercede pro nostra omniumque salute. V: Devotae plebi subveni sancta intercessione ut tuis adjuta precibus regna caelestia consequatur. R: Intercede pro nostra omniumque salute.

[ to come - R: O Most Holy Confessor of the Lord, Benedict, father and leader of monks, * Intercede for the salvation of us and everyone V: R: Intercede for the salvation of us and everyone]

Used:

St Ben July 11 old version of feast

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LR 330

Quemadmodum Elias*- Benedict translation (1962) no 9

R. Quemádmodum / Elías, cǽlitus imbres, o Pater, deduxísti oleúmque celériter efflúere fecísti, * Mórtuos suscitásti, aliáque innúmera perpetrásti mirácula. V. Idcírco memóriam tuam devóta mente celebrámus, o Benedícte. R. Mórtuos suscitásti, aliáque innúmera perpetrásti mirácula.

R. In the same manner as Elias, you made rain come from heaven, O Father, you led oil to flow quickly * you restored the dead to life and performed innumerable other miracles. V. For that reason we celebrate your memory with devoted minds, O Benedict. R. You restored the dead to life and performed innumerable other miracles.

No chant available; trans KE

Used:

Benedict July 11 1962 version no 9

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na 

Admonemus te sancte Pater* - Translation of St Benedict 1962 no 11

R. Admonémus te, / sancte Pater, illíus dignitátis, † qua te Dóminus tuus tam glorióso fine dignátus est honoráre ac beatificáre: * Tu ítaque nobis in hora mortis nostrae fidéliter velis adésse. V. Ut tua praeséntia muníti, láqueos inimicórum evadámus, † ac caeli gáudia petámus sine fine beáti. R. Tu ítaque nobis in hora mortis nostrae fidéliter velis adésse.

R. We remind you holy Father of that dignity which your Lord deemed you worthy to be blessed and honoured in your glorious end * purpose faithfully to be with us, therefore, at the hour of our death. V. That strengthened by your presence, we may escape the snares of our enemies, and enter into the never-ending blessed joys of heaven. R. Purpose faithfully to be with us, therefore, at the hour of our death.

No chant available; trans KE

Used:

Benedict July 11 new feast, no 11

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Translation source: KE

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na

Mente purus, et extra te raptus* - Benedict translaton 1962 no 10

R. Mente purus, / et extra te raptus, † univérsam terram conspexísti, ceu ab único rádio Dei te honorántis illustrátus, * O beatíssime Benedícte. V. Tu monachórum greges ad salutárem agnitiónem tecum áttrahe. R. O beatíssime Benedícte.

R. Because of thy clean-heartedness, and because thou wast out of thyself with rapture, thou didst behold the whole earth, for God honored thee with a ray of his own light, * O most blessed Benedict! V. You draw with you flocks of monks to the saving knowledge. R. O most blessed Benedict!

No chant available; trans Lawrence (Gueranger lit yr, March 21 (life of St B text)

Used:

Benedict July 11 (new version) No 10

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Translation source: Gueranger lit yr, March 21 (life of St B text)

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na

Erunt oculi tui videntes* - Translation of St Benedict 1962 no 8

R. Erunt / óculi tui vidéntes Præceptórem tuum: * Ipse enim orat pro pópulo, et pro civitáte sancta Ierúsalem. V. Vir iste in pópulo suo mitíssimus appáruit. R. Ipse enim orat pro pópulo, et pro civitáte sancta Ierúsalem. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. R. Ipse enim orat pro pópulo, et pro civitáte sancta Ierúsalem.

R. Thy eyes shall see thy teacher: For he prays for the people and for the holy city Jerusalem. V. This most humble man appeared among the people. R. For he prays for the people and for the holy city Jerusalem. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. R. For he prays for the people and for the holy city Jerusalem.

 responsory, no chant available,  trans KE.

Used:

Benedict July 11 1963 no 8

Sources

Translation source: KE

Text: Is 30:20; ...;V: cf  Numbers 12:3

Chant

na

Gaudeamus omnes in Domino* - Translation of St Benedict (1962) no 7

R. Gaudeámus / omnes in Dómino, Solemnitátem celebrántes sancti Patris nostri Benedícti: * Quem Deus benedíxit in omni benedictióne spirituáli, † et per quem multi benedictiónem hereditáte possidébunt. V. Ipse enim perpétuo fulgébit sicut sol cum iustis, † et nunc in Ecclésia, et tunc in regno Patris eórum. R. Quem Deus benedíxit in omni benedictióne spirituáli, † et per quem multi benedictiónem hereditáte possidébunt.

R. Let us all rejoice in the Lord, celebrating the solemnity of our Holy Father Benedict: * Whom God blessed with all spiritual blessings and through whom many will possess the blessing by inheritance V. For he will shine like the sun with the just forever, now in the Church, and then in the kingdom of their Father. R. Whom God blessed with all spiritual blessings and through whom many will possess the blessing by inheritance.

No chant available; trans KE (adaptd from Gardner)

Used:

BenJuly11new version, no 7

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Translation source: KE

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na

Ecce quanti apud Dominum* - Translation of St Benedict (1962) no 6

R. Ecce, / quanti apud Dóminum mériti rútilans monachórum gemma exístat Benedíctus: * Qui in uno Elisǽi actu, quem Sanctus Spíritus dúplici vestiérat dono, † quadrúplici effúlsit miráculo. V. In effúso scílicet venéno, in lagéna cum serpénte detécta, in obediénte corvo, in pane mortífero longíus proiécto. R. Qui in uno Elisǽi actu, quem Sanctus Spíritus dúplici vestiérat dono, † quadrúplici effúlsit miráculo..

R. Behold how full of the Lord's merits Benedict is revealed, the glowing jewel of monks: * Who, like Eliseus was given a double portion of the Holy Spirit, and in a single act, effected a fourfold miracle. V. In the pouring out of the poison, the detection of the snake in the flagon, in the obedience of the raven, in the carrying far away of the deadly bread. R. Who, like Eliseus was given a double portion of the Holy Spirit, and in a single act, effected a fourfold miracle.

Chant not available; trans KE (Gardener adapted).

Used:

Benedict July11new no 6

Sources

Translation source: KE

Text:  Aimoinus Floriacensis, Sermo in festivitatibus S. Benedicti, PL (auctor 950-1008); cf 4 Kings 2:9

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na

In aqua ex petra producta* - Translation of St Benedict (1962) no 5

R. In aqua / ex petra prodúcta, Moyses; in ferro vero, quod ex profúndo atque rédiit, Elisǽus; † in aquae itínere, Petrus; in corvi obediéntia, Elías; * In luctu autem mortis inimíci, David exhibétur. V. Vir iste spíritu ómnium iustórum plenus fuit. R. In luctu autem mortis inimíci, David exhibétur. .

R. In making the rock to yield forth water, Moses; in the iron, which came from the bottom of the lake, Eliseus; in the walking upon the water, Peter; in the obedience of the crow, Elias; * in lamenting the death of his enemy, David is brought forth. V. This one man was full of the spirit of all good men. R. In lamenting the death of his enemy, David is brought forth.

Chant not available; trans KE (Gardener adapted).

Used:

Benedict July 11 1963 no 5

Sources

Translation source: Gardener/KE

Text: Dialogues 2: 8

Chant

na

Via recto orientis...Strata pallis* - Benedict translaton 1962 no 12

R. Via, / recto oriéntis trámite ab eius cella in caelum usque tendebátur * Strata pálliis et innúmeris corúsca lampádibus. V. Haec est via qua dilectus Domini Benedictus caelos ascendit R. Strata pálliis et innúmeris corúsca lampádibus. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. R. Strata pálliis et innúmeris corúsca lampádibus.

R. A straight road stretched eastwards from his cell until it reached up into heaven * A magnificent road covered with rich carpeting and glittering with thousands of lights. V. This is the road taken by blessed Benedict when he ascended to heaven. R. A magnificent road covered with rich carpeting and glittering with thousands of lights. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. R. A magnificent road covered with rich carpeting and glittering with thousands of lights.

.no chant available; trans KE.

Used:

Benedict July 11new No 12

Sources

Translation source: KE/Gardener

Text: Dialogues 2:37

Chant

na

Vir Domini Benedictus ferrum - Translation of St Benedict (1962) no 4

R. Vir Dómini / Benedíctus ferrum de profúndo resíliens Gotho réddidit dicens: * Ecce labóra et noli contristári. V. Vix enim manúbrium misit ad lacum, ferrum de profúndo rédiit, † quod reddens dixit. R. Ecce labóra et noli contristári. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. R. Ecce labóra et noli contristári.

R. The man of the Lord Benedict returned the iron head to the Goth from the depths saying: Behold work on, and be sad no more. V. For as soon as he put the handle in the lake, the iron head came up from the depths and reattached itself, and so he returned it saying. R. Behold work on, and be sad no more. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. R. Behold work on, and be sad no more.

Chant not available; trans KE (Gardener adapted).

Used:

St Benedict 1962 version of July 11 No 4

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Translation source:

Text: Dialogues II.6

Chant

-

Viri Dei discipulus Maurus - Translation of St Benedict no 2 (1962)

R. Viri Dei / discípulus, Maurus nómine, venerábili Patri nuntiávit: * Quia qui eum persequebátur, extínctus erat. V. Quod vir Dei Benedíctus audiens, sese in grávibus laméntis dedit. R. Quia qui eum persequebátur, extínctus erat.

R. The Holy man of God's disciple, called Maurus, called the venerable Father * for the man that persecuted him was slain V. Which thing when Benedict heard, he was passing sorrowful, and lamented much R. For the man that persecuted him was slain.

Chant not available; trans KE (Gardener adapted).

Used:

1963 version of July 11 feast, no 2

Sources

Translation source: ke (gardner)

Text: Dialogues 2:8

Chant

-

Ite et rupem illam* - Translation of St Benedict no 1 (1962)

R. Ite, / et rupem illam, in qua tres super se ínvicem pósitas petras invenéritis, in módico caváte: * Valet enim omnípotens Deus in illo montis vértice aquam prodúcere. V. Qui eúntes, rupem montis, quam Benedíctus praedíxerat, † iam sudántem invenérunt. R. Valet enim omnípotens Deus in illo montis vértice aquam prodúcere.

R. Go your way to the rock, and in the place where you find three stones laid one on another, dig a little hole, * for almighty God is able to bring forth water from the heights of that mountain. V. Away they went, and came to the rock which Benedict had predicted, sweating drops of water. V. For almighty God is able to bring forth water from the heights of that mountain.

Chant not available; trans KE (Gardener adapted).

Used:

Benedict July 11 1963 no 1

Sources

Translation source: Gardener (adapted)

Text: Dialogues 2:5

Chant

Not available

Via recto orientis...Quibus ipse - St Benedict March 21 no 12

R. Via, / recto oriéntis trámite ab eius cella in caelum usque tendebátur; † cui venerándo hábitu vir désuper clarus assístens, cuius esset via, quam cérnerent, inquisívit: * Illi autem se nescíre proféssi sunt. V. Quibus ipse ait: † Haec est via, qua diléctus Dómini Benedíctus caelos ascéndit. R. Illi autem se nescíre proféssi sunt. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. R. Illi autem se nescíre proféssi sunt.

R. A straight road stretched eastwards from his cell until it reached up into heaven. And there in the brightness stood a man of majestic appearance, who asked them, Do you know who passed this way? * They declared that they did not know. V. This, he told them, is the road taken by blessed Benedict, the Lord's beloved, when he ascended to heaven. R. They declared that they did not know. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost. R. They declared that they did not know.

LR 332-3; trans Gardener (adapted KE)

Used:

Transitus of St Benedict no 12

Sources

Translation source: KE/Gardener

Text: Dialogues 2

Chant

LR 332-3

Sexto namque die - St Benedict march 21 no 11

R. Sexto die / portári se in oratório a discípulis fecit, † ibíque éxitum suum domínicis sacraméntis munívit, * Atque inter discipulórum manus expirávit. V. Cumque per síngulos dies lánguor ingravésceret, eréctis in caelum mánibus stetit. R. Atque inter discipulórum manus expirávit.

R. On the sixth day, he had his disciples carry him into the oratory where he received the sacraments our Lord to gain strength for his approaching end * Then, in the arms of his disciples he breathed his last V.  While for several days sickness had wasted his remaining energy, he stood with hands outstretched to heaven R. Then, in the arms of his disciples he breathed his last

LR 331-2; trans Gardener (adapted KE)

Used:

Transitus of St Benedict no 11
July 11

Sources

Translation source: KE/Gardener

Text: Dialogues 2

Chant

LR 331-2

Ipso anno quo de hac vita - St Benedict March 21 no 10

R. Ipso anno, / quo de hac vita erat exitúrus, † quibúsdam discípulis secum conversántibus, quibúsdam longe manéntibus, * Sanctíssimi sui óbitus denuntiávit diem. V. Praeséntibus indicens, ut audíta per siléntium tégerent: † abséntibus índicans, quod vel quale eis signum fíeret quando eius ánima de córpore exíret. R. Sanctíssimi sui óbitus denuntiávit diem.

R. In the year that was to be the last of his life, while some of his disciples were talking with him and some remained further away, * the most holy man foretold the day of his death. V. He bound them to strict secrecy, some others, he only informed of the special sign they would receive at the time of his death. R. The most holy man foretold the day of his death.

LR 331; trans Gardener (adapted KE).

Used:

Transitus of St Benedict no 10

Sources

Translation source: KE/Gardener

Text: Dialogues 2

Chant

LR 331

Sanctissime confessor Christi Benedicte - Transitus of St Benedict no 9, All Saints no 8

R. Sanctíssime / Conféssor Christi Benedícte monachórum Pater et Dux: * Intercéde pro nostra omniúmque salúte. V. Devótae plebi súbveni sancta intercessióne, †  ut tuis adiúta précibus regna caeléstia consequátur. R. Intercéde pro nostra omniúmque salúte.

R. O Benedict, Most holy confessor of Christ, father and leader of monks, * Intercede for us and the salvation of all. V. Assist your devoted people with holy intercession so that with the help of your prayers they may reach the heavenly kingdom. R. Intercede for us and the salvation of all.

LR 330; LH 520; AM 1194; trans Gardener adapted KE; .

Used:

Transitus of St Benedict no 9
Votive Office no 3
All Saints no 8
All Saints Benedictine no 1

Sources

Translation source: KE/Gardener

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Chant

LR 330
Liber Hymnarius 520
AM 1194

Notes

Pater sanctus dum intentam - St Benedict March 21 no 8

R. Pater sanctus / dum inténtam oculórum áciem in splendóre corúscae lucis habére viderétur, † vidit Germáni ánimam Capuáni epíscopi * In sphaera ígnea ab angelis in caelum deférri. V. Factúmque est, ut reverendíssimum virum Germánum epíscopum is qui missus fúerat, iam defúnctum réperit. R. In sphaera ígnea ab angelis in caelum deférri. V. Glória Patri, et Fílio, * et Spirítui Sancto. R. In sphaera ígnea ab angelis in caelum deférri.

R. While the venerable father stood attentively beholding the brightness of that glittering light, he saw the soul of Germanus, Bishop of Capua,* Carried up by Angels into heaven in a fiery globe. V. It was discovered that the reverent man Germanus had departed this life at that very instant. R. Carried up by Angels into heaven in a fiery globe. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost. R. Carried up by Angels into heaven in a fiery globe.

LR 328; trans Gardener (adapted KE)

Used:

Transitus of St B no 8

Sources

Translation source: KE/Gardener

Text: Dialogues 2

Chant

LR  328

Intempesta noctis hora - St Benedict March 21 no 7

R. Intempéstae / noctis hora vir dei instans vigíliis assíduae oratiónis, velut sub uno solis radio, * Omnem mundum colléctum conspexit. V. Vidénti enim Creatórem angústa est omnis creatúra. R. Omnem mundum colléctum conspexit.

R. The man of God, keeping vigil in the dark hours of the night with assiduous prayer, under one beam of the sun * Saw the whole world gathered together. V. For he who sees the creator all created things seems small. R. Saw the whole world gathered together.

LR 328; trans Gardener (adapted KE)

Used:

Transitus of St Benedict no 7

Sources

Translation source: ke/Gardener

Text: Dialgoues 2

Chant

LR 328