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(LifeSiteNews) — The Station is in the Basilica of Saint Cecilia in Trastevere. This church, one of the most venerable in Rome, was the house of the illustrious virgin and martyr whose name it bears. The body of St. Cecilia is under the high altar, together with those of Saints Valerian, Tiburtius, Maximus, and of the holy Popes Urban and Lucius, all martyrs.
COLLECT
Mercifully regard thy people, Lord, we beseech thee; and grant that those whom thou commandest to abstain from flesh, may likewise cease from all sin. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
EPISTLE
Lesson from the Book of Esther 13:8-17
In those days: Mardochai besought the Lord, and said: O Lord, Lord, Almighty King, for all things are in thy power, and there is none that can resist thy will, if thou determine to save Israel. Thou hast made heaven and earth, and all things that are under the cope of heaven. Thou art Lord of all, and there is none that can resist thy majesty. And now, O Lord, O King, O God of Abraham, have mercy on
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