V. Gloria Patri, etc. | V. Glory be to the Father, etc. |
R. Sicut erat, etc. | R. As it was, etc. |
(The rest is the same as the grace after dinner.)
The preceding form of Grace before and after meals is continued throughout the year, except on the festivals hereafter marked.
On fast days no other Grace is said before and after dinner than that appointed for supper on ordinary days.
From Christmas-day, inclusively, till supper on the Eve of the Epiphany, exclusively.
The Word was made flesh, Alleluia.
R. And dwelt amongst us, Alleluia.
V. Glory be to the Father, etc.
R. As it was, etc.
(The rest as before.)
AFTER MEALS.
THE Lord hath made known, Alleluia.
R. His salvation, Alleluia.
V. Glory be to the Father, etc.
R. As it was, etc.
(The rest as before.)
From supper on the Eve of the Epiphany, inclusively, till supper on the Octave day, exclusively.
THE kings of Tharsis and the Islands shall offer presents, Alleluia.
R. The kings of the Arabians and Saba shall bring gifts, Alleluia.