Friday of the 1st Week of Lent
Novus OrdoFriday of the 1st week of Lent — Feb 19, 2027, Mar 10, 2028
Da, quaesumus, Domine, fidelibus tuis observationi paschali convenienter aptari, ut suscepta sollemniter castigatio corporalis cunctis ad fructum proficiat animarum.We beseech (You), O Lord, grant to Your faithful to be interiorly disposed for the paschal observance in the fitting way, so that the stern bodily correcting which has been sollemnly undertaken may be advantageous for all unto the intended fruitful benefit of souls. Think of the Gospel phrase, "you know a tree from its fruit". The tree produces something of value by which it can be judged. The tree is apt for the sake of a good outcome, a reason to be. The tree is suitable for its final goal, its purpose for existing, when it bears fruit which is destined for our enjoyment. This is more than just use, since it points to the proper end, the good…
COLLECT Da, quaesumus, Domine, fidelibus tuis observationi paschali convenienter aptari, ut suscepta sollemniter castigatio corporalis cunctis ad fructum proficiat animarum. In the ancient Gelasian Sacramentary this prayer was used on the Friday after Quinquagesima. Again, I am led to assume that it was dragged into Lent because of the themes present in the vocabulary.