Son, thou art always with me, and all I have is thine. But it was fit that we should make merry and be glad, for this thy brother was dead, and is come to life again: he was lost, and is found.
Third Sunday of Lent, Called "Oculi."
The Introit of this day's Mass contains the prayer of a soul anxious to be freed from the snares of sin: My eyes are ever towards the Lord; for He shall pluck my feet out of the snare. Look Thou upon me and have mercy upon me, for I am alone and poor. To Thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul; in Thee, O God, I put my trust, let me not be ashamed" (Ps. xxiv. 15, 16, 1, 2). Glory be to the Father, etc.
Prayer.
We beseech Thee, Almighty God, regard the prayers of Thy humble servants, and stretch forth in our defence the right hand of Thy majesty. Through Christ our Lord, etc.
EPISTLE. Ephesians v. 1-9.
Brethren: Be ye therefore followers of God, as most dear children. And walk in love as Christ also hath loved us, and
