Here is a well-intentioned but ill-advised promotional video for attending Holy Mass. Well, perhaps “ill-advised” is a little harsh. He’s a good priest.
It serves to remind me that we should bring back the vesting prayers of the Traditional Latin Mass:
Washing Hands
Da, Dómine, virtútem mánibus meis ad abstergéndam omnem máculam; ut sine pollutióne mentis et córporis váleam tibi servíre.
Give virtue to my hands, O Lord, that being cleansed from all stain I might serve Thee with purity of mind and body.
Amice
Impóne, Dómine, cápiti meo gáleam salútis, ad expugnándos diabólicos incúrsus.
Place upon me, O Lord, the helmet of salvation, that I may overcome the assaults of the devil.
Alb
Deálba me, Dómine, et munda cor meum; ut, in sánguine Agni dealbátus, gáudiis pérfruar sempitérnis.
Purify me, O Lord, and cleanse my heart, so that, washed in the Blood of the Lamb, I may enjoy eternal bliss.
Cincture
Præcínge me, Dómine, cíngulo puritátis, et exstíngue in lumbis meis humórem libídinis; ut maneat in me virtus continéntiæ et castitátis.
Gird me, O Lord, with the cincture of purity, and quench in my heart the fire of concupiscence, that the virtue of continence and chastity may abide in me.
Maniple
Mérear, Dómine, portáre manípulum fletus et dolóris; ut cum exsultatióne recípiam mercédem labóris.
May I deserve, O Lord, to bear the maniple of weeping and sorrow, that I may receive the reward for my labors with rejoicing.
Stole
Redde mihi, Dómine, stolam immortalitátis, quam pérdidi in prævaricatióne primi paréntis: et, quamvis indígnus accédo ad tuum sacrum mystérium, mérear tamen gáudium sempitérnum.
Restore unto me, O Lord, the stole of immortality, which was lost through the guilt of our first parents: and, although I am unworthy to approach Thy sacred Mysteries, nevertheless grant unto me eternal joy.
Dalmatic (Deacons and Bishops)
Índue me, Dómine, induménto salútis et vestiménto lætítiæ; et dalmática justítiæ circúmda me semper.
Lord, endow me with the garment of salvation, the vestment of joy; and with the dalmatic of justice ever encompass me.
Chasuble
Dómine, qui dixísti: Jugum meam suáve est et onus meum leve: fac, ut istud portáre sic váleam, quod cónsequar tuam grátiam. Amen.
O Lord, Who said, “My yoke is easy and My burden light”: grant that I may bear it well and follow after Thee with thanksgiving. Amen.
