Kyrie

And as we conduct our examination of conscience, let's pray.

Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison.

And our night prayer hymn, [clears throat] This world, my God, is held within your hand, that we forget your love and steadfast might.

In the changing day, uncertain stand, disturbed by morning and afraid of night.

Aguanile, aguanile, mai, mai.

Eh, Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison.

No me metas a mi moña, que yo también me sé eso.

Aguanile, aguanile, mai, mai.

And when all these have been recited according to custom, the bishop rises and stands before the rails, that is, before the cave, and one of the deacons makes the customary commemoration of individuals one by one.

And as the deacon pronounces each name, the many little boys who are always standing by answer with countless voices, Kyrie eleison, or as we say, miserere domine.

And when the deacon has finished all that he has to say, first the bishop says a prayer and prays for all.

Then they all pray, both the faithful and catechumens together.

Amen.

Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

And friends, the joyful mystery is for today, on the day of St. Madre mía, what a saint and a writer.

Amen.

Kyrie eleison.

Christ eleison.

In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.

And then what do we say? Kyrie eleison.

That's Greek.

It means, Lord, have mercy.

It's the balm of healing.

It is the soothing grace of God that heals us.

We don't just say Kyrie Eleison, Lord have mercy.

We say thank you, Lord, for your mercy.

Amen.

Kyrie eleison, Christ eleison, in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

And friends, the joyful mystery is for today, on the day of the most holy name of Mary, Our Lady of Sovereign.

Mother of God, versioned by God, glorified Mary.

From thy Son, the Lord, chosen Mary, obtained for us, sent to us, Kyrie eleison.

For the sake of thy Baptist, O Son of God, hear the voices, fulfill man's thoughts.

Hear the prayer which we offer.

On earth, a stay with God.

After life, a sojourn in paradise.

Kyrie eleison.

So they'd be singing the hymn and line themselves up knee to knee at about 100 yards from the enemy and begin their charge, moving on to flat-out gallop at about 50 or 60 yards with their lances lowered alongside their horses' heads.