Notre Dame de Rouen. The façade of the Gothic Church in France. Photographer: Hippo1947. Licence: SHUTTERSTOCK.

21 September, 2026

Morning Prayer.



Illustration: The Saint Andrew Daily Missal.
Artist: René de Cramer.
“Copyright Brunelmar/Ghent/Belgium”.
Used with Permission.
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The following Text is from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal.

The Church, ever solicitous for the Glory of God and the Sanctification of Souls, sets apart certain hours of the day and the night for Prayer.

“During the night, I arose to sing Thy Praise”, says the Psalmist, thus, it is that, in Monasteries, Matins are recited in the middle of the night.


“Seven times a day, do I Praise Thee”, adds the Psalmist, and the Official Prayer of The Church ascends up to Heaven during the day at:

Lauds (Dawn);
Prime (first hour, 0600 hrs);
Terce (third hour, 0900 hrs);
Sext (sixth hour, Noon);
None (ninth hour, 1500 hrs);
Vespers (when the “Vesper” Star appears, 1700 hrs);
Compline (night Prayers, with which all our duties and occupations come to an end).



In order to unite our voices with that of The Church, which Sanctifies with its Official Prayer the first hour of the day, let us recite for our Morning Prayers a portion of the Office of Prime.

In nómine Patris . . .
Pater noster . . .
Ave, María . . .
Credo . . .
Deus . . .
Dómine . . .
Glória Patri . . .
Sicut erat . . .



Traditional Catholic Morning Prayer:
Ambrosian Hymn:
“Jam Lucis Orto Sidere”.
Available on YouTube

Ambrosian Hymn.

Jam lucis orto sídere . . .

Chapter.

1 Tim. i. 17.

Short Responsory.

Christe . . .
Christe . . .
Qui sedes . . .
Miserére . . .
Glória Patri . . .
Christe . . .
Exsúrge . . .
Et líbera . . .




Public Confession.

(Make the sign of The Cross)

Adjutórium . . .
Qui fecit . . .
Confíteor Deo . . .
Mísereátur . . .
Indulgéntiam . . .

Prayer For The Day.

Dignáre . . .
Sine peccáto . . .
Miserére . . .
Miserére . . .
Fiat . . .
Quemádmodum . . .
Dómine . . .
Et clamor . . .


Orémus . . .
Dómine . . .
Amen.
Dómine . . .
Et clamor . . .
Benedicàmus . . .
Deo grátias.



Commemoration Of The Day’s Saints.

In Cathedrals and Monasteries, the Martyrology is read. Instead of that, mention may be made, in accordance with the Calendar, of the Feast of the day and of the Saints Commemorated.
Pretiósa . . .
Mors Sanctórum . . .
Sancta Maria . . .


Prayer For Our Daily Work.

Deus . . .
Dómine . . .
(the above is repeated three times)
Glória Patri . . .
Amen.
Kyrie . . .
Christe . . .
Kyrie . . .
Pater noster (secreto) . . .
Et ne nos . . .
Sed líbera . . .
Réspice in . . .
Et sit . . .
Glória . . .
Sicut erat . . .
Amen.

Orémus.

Dirígere et . . .
Amen.



Reading Of The Little Chapter.

Dies et . . .
Amen.

Throughout The Year.

Dóminus autem . . .
Deo grátias.

During Advent.

Dómine, miserére . . .
Tu autem . . .


During Lent.

Quaérite Dóminum . . .
Tu autem . . .

In Passiontide.

Fáciem meam . . .
Tu autem . . .

In Paschaltide.

Si consurrexístis . . .
Tu autem . . .



The Blessing.

Adjutórium nostrum . . .
Qui fecit . . .
Benedícite.
Deus.

Benedictio.

Dóminus nos . . .
Amen.

Prayer For The Dead.

Psalm cxxix. “De Profundis”.
De profúndis . . .
Réquiem aetérnam . . .
Et lux . . .

Orémus.

Deus, véniæ . . .
Amen.

Requiéscant In Pace.

Amen.



The Angelus.

An Indulgence of 100 days may be gained each time it is recited with devotion and a contrite heart. Also, a Plenary Indulgence once a month, subject to the usual conditions, by those who, at the sound of the Bell, recite it kneeling (except in case of impediment) morning, noon, and night. 

From Vespers on Saturday, and on Sunday, it is said standing. 

In Paschaltide (from Noon on Holy Saturday until the Saturday Noon before Trinity) the Regina Cæli is said, instead.

Angelus Dómini . . .
Et concépit . . .
Ave, Maria . . .
Ecce ancílla Dómini.
Fiat mihi . . .
Ave, Maria . . .
Et Verbum . . .
Et habitávit . . .
Ave, Maria . . .
Ora pro nobis . . .
Ut digni . . .

Orémus.

Grátiam tuam . . .

Amen.



Regina Cæli.

Regina Cæli. . .
Quia quem . . .
Resurréxit sicut . . .
Ora pro nobis . . .
Gaude et . . .
Quai surréxit . . .

Orémus.

Deus, qui . . .

Amen.


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Saint Matthew. Apostle And Evangelist. Feast Day, Today, 21 September. Red Vestments.


Text from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal,
unless stated otherwise.

Saint Matthew.
   Apostle And Evangelist.
   Feast Day 21 September.

Double of The Second-Class.

Red Vestments.


English: The Inspiration of Saint Matthew.
Français: L’Inspiration de saint Matthieu.
Date: 1602.
Current location: Contarelli Chapel,
Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome.
Source/Photographer:
(Wikimedia Commons)



Artist: René de Cramer.
“Copyright Brunelmar/Ghent/Belgium”.
Used with Permission.

We read in the Gospel, Saint Matthew’s own account of his conversion. The Epistle describes the famous vision, where Ezechiel saw four symbolical animals, which, from earliest Centuries, have been recognised as types of the Four Evangelists.

Saint Matthew is represented by the animal with a human face, because he commences his Gospel by tracing the human descent of Jesus. His object in writing this book, which is stamped by true wisdom (Introit), was to prove that Jesus realised the Prophecies relating to the Deliverance of Israel and that He is, therefore, The Messias.


After Pentecost, the Apostle Preached The Good News in Palestine and in Ethiopia, where he was Martyred.

The name of Saint Matthew is in the Canon of The Mass, in the group of the Apostles.

Every Parish Priest Celebrates Mass for the people of his Parish.

Mass: Os justi.
Epistle: Similitúdo vultus.
Creed. Is said.
Preface: Of the Holy Apostles.
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20 September, 2026

The Vigil Of Saint Matthew. Apostle And Evangelist. 20 September. Violet Vestments.


Text from The Saint Andrew Daily Missal,
unless stated otherwise.

The Vigil Of Saint Matthew.
   Apostle And Evangelist.
   20 September.

Simple.

Violet Vestments.


English: The Inspiration of Saint Matthew.
Français: L’Inspiration de saint Matthieu.
Date: 1602.
Current location: Contarelli Chapel,
Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, Rome.
Source/Photographer: 
(Wikimedia Commons)


In order to honour the high dignity of The Apostles (Secret), The Church prepares us for their Feasts by a Vigil. She therefore Commemorates on this day Saint Matthew by special Collects and by The Last Gospel of The Mass in which Saint Luke relates the call of this Apostle.

A Galilean by birth, his name before his conversion was Levi; he was a publican. This profession was that of a collector of The Roman Taxes and was very odious to the Jews, who were thus reminded of their dependence.

Generally harsh and greedy, the publican was considered by the Pharisees to be the type of the sinner. Wherefore, The Church shows us Jesus as the healer of Souls, whom He calls to Penance (Gospel).

Mass: Ego autem.
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Saint Eustace And His Companions. Martyrs. Feast Day 20 September. Red Vestments.



English: The Conversion of Saint Eustace.
German: Die Bekehrung des heiligen Eustachius .
Artist: Joseph Binder.
Date: 1849.
Source:
(Wikimedia Commons)


Text from “The Liturgical Year”.
   By: Abbot Guéranger, O.S.B.
   Volume 14.
   Time After Pentecost.
   Book V.

The twentieth of September marks one of the saddest events in history.

At the height of her power, in the glorious days of Pepin and Charlemagne, the eldest daughter of The Church had crowned her mother; and The Church, in the person of her Head, reigned in reality, as well as by Right, until, a thousand years later, Satan took advantage of the fallen state of France to despoil Peter of the patrimony which ensured his independence. The Holy Cross is still shedding its rays on us !!!

Today, a group of Martyrs, and this time a whole family; father, mother, and sons, take up their position around the standard of salvation. While the antiquity of their cultus in both East and West rests on the best authority, the details of their life are extremely vague. 


English: The Altar, in Saint Eustace Chapel, in Hunting 
Čeština: Oltář kaple sv. Eustacha na Loveckém 
Photo: 6 August 2009.
Source: Own work.
Author: Jitka Erbenová (cheva)
(Wikimedia Commons)


Could Placid the Tribune, whose exploits are recorded by Josephus in his “Wars of The Jews”, be the same as the Eustace we are celebrating, today ?

Does the genealogy of our Saint connect him with the “Octavia” family, from which Augustus Cæsar sprang ? Again, are we to recognise as his direct descendant the noble Tertullus, who confided to Saint Benedict his son, Placid, the favourite child of the holy Patriarch, and the Proto-Martyr of The Benedictine Order ?

Subiaco long possessed the mountain designated by ancient tradition as the site of the apparition of the mysterious Stag; Tertullus may have bequeathed it to the Monastery, as his son’s patrimony.


English: Church of Saint Eustace, La Mouille, France.
Français: Église Saint-Eustache de La Mouille, France.
Photo: 17 July 2014.
Source: Own work.
Author:
(Wikimedia Commons)


But we have not space enough to do more than record the fact that these questions have been raised.

There could hardly be a more touching legend that that of our Martyrs:

Eustace, otherwise called Placid, was a Roman, illustrious for his birth, wealth, and military renown, so that, under the Emperor, Trajan, he became General of the Army.



Once, while hunting, he was chasing a Stag of remarkable size, which suddenly halted, and showed him between its horns a large and bright image of Christ Our Lord hanging upon The Cross, and inviting him to make everlasting life the object of his pursuit.

Thereupon, together with his wife, Theopista, and his two little sons, Agapitus and Theopistus, he entered the ranks of the Christian warfare.

Soon afterwards, he returned to the place of the vision, in obedience to the command of Our Lord, from Whom he there heard how much he was to suffer for God’s glory.


Church of Saint Andrew and Saint Eustachius 
(Eustace), Woodbridge, Suffolk, England.
Photo: 26 August 2014.
Author: Bikeboy
(Wikimedia Commons)


He underwent, with wonderful patience, such incredible losses that in a short time he was reduced to the utmost need, and was obliged to retire privately.

On the way, he had the unhappiness to see, first, his wife, and then his two sons, taken from him. Overwhelmed by all these misfortunes, he lived for a long time unknown in a distant Country, as a farm bailiff; until, at length, a voice from Heaven comforted him; and soon afterwards, a fresh occasion of War arising, Emperor Trajan had him sought out and again placed at the head of the Army.

During the expedition, he unexpectedly found his wife and children again. He returned to Rome in triumph amidst universal congratulations; but was soon commanded to offer sacrifice to the false gods in thanksgiving for his victory.


Church of Saint Eustace, Ibberton, Dorset, England.
Photo: 19 June 2019.
Source: Own work.
(Wikimedia Commons)


On his firm refusal, every art was tried to make him renounce the Faith of Christ, but in vain. He was then, with his wife and sons, thrown to the Lions. But the beasts showed nothing but gentleness; whereupon, the Emperor, in a rage, commanded the Martyrs to be shut up in a brazen Bull, heated by a fire underneath it.

There, singing the praises of God, they consummated their sacrifice, and took their flight to eternal happiness on the twelfth of the kalends of October.

Their bodies were found intact, and reverently buried by The Faithful, but were afterwards translated with honour to a Church erected to their names.


Saint Eustachius (Eustace) Church, 
Tavistock, Devon, England.
Photo: 24 September 2019.
Source: Own work.
(Wikimedia Commons)


Our trials are light compared with yours, O Blessed Martyrs !!! Obtain for us the Grace not to betray the confidence of Our Lord, when He calls us to suffer for Him in this World.

It is thus we must win the glory of Heaven. How can we triumph with The God of Armies, unless we have marched under His Standard ? Now, that Standard is The Cross.

The Church knows it, and, therefore, she is not troubled even by the greatest calamities. She knows, too, that her Spouse is watching over her, even when He seems to sleep; and she looks to the protection of such of her sons as are already glorified.


English: Church of Saint Eustace, Quebec, Canada.
Français: Église de Saint-Eustache, Québec, Canada.
Photo: 4 September 2011.
Source: Own work.
(Wikimedia Commons)


And yet, O Martyrs, for how many years has the sorrowful shadow of a sacrilegious invasion hung over the day of your triumph !!!

Rome honoured you with so much love !!!

Take vengeance on the audacity of Hell, and deliver the Holy City !!!
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19 September, 2026

Earl Of Shrewsbury. Earl Of Waterford. Earl Talbot. (Part Six).



Arms of Talbot-Chetwynd.

Quarterly: 
1st and 4th: Gules, a Lion Rampant 
within a Bordure Engrailed Or (for Talbot).
2nd and 3rd: Azure, a Chevron 
between three Mullets Or (for Chetwynd).
Date: 25 June 2017.
Source: Own work.
This File is licensed under the 
Author: Wikimandia.
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Text from Wikipedia - the free encyclopædia,
unless stated otherwise.

His eldest son, the nineteenth Earl, also served as Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms, an Office he held from 1874 to 1877 under Benjamin Disraeli. 

He was succeeded by his son, the twentieth Earl. He caused a scandal in Victorian England by eloping with a married woman, Ellen Miller-Mundy. They were later married. 


On his death, the titles passed to his grandson, the twenty-first Earl. He was the son of Charles John Alton Chetwynd-Talbot, Viscount Ingestre. 

As of 2017, the peerages are held by the twenty-first Earl’s eldest son, the twenty-second Earl, who succeeded in 1980. 

He is one of the ninety elected hereditary peers that remain in the House of Lords after the passing of the House of Lords Act 1999, and sits on the Conservative benches. 

He is also hereditary Lord High Steward of Ireland and as the holder of this Office is allowed to bear a White Staff at the Coronation of the British Monarch.


Lord Shrewsbury is the Senior Earl on the Roll in the Peerage of England (the more Senior Earldom of Arundel being held by the Duke of Norfolk). 

The Earldom of Waterford is sometimes called the “Premier Earldom of Ireland on the Roll”, as the oldest Irish Earldom, that of Kildare, has been a subsidiary title of the Duke of Leinster for Centuries and the Earl held the oldest Irish Earldom held by anyone ranked as an Earl. 


His Grace The Most Noble Angus Drogo 
Montagu Manchester, 12th Duke Of Manchester, 
wearing the Parliamentary Robes of a Duke.
Date: 2002.
Source: Own work.
This File is licensed under the 
(Wikimedia Commons)

If the Viscount Mountgarret proves his presumed claim to the 1328 Earldom of Ormonde, the Earls of Shrewsbury would lose this distinction, but they derive higher precedence from their English Earldom in any event. 

Despite holding three differently-named Earldoms, Lord Shrewsbury is always styled simply “The Earl of Shrewsbury”.

PART SEVEN FOLLOWS.
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