Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss Peter and Paul, Aps, IIIrd Class

Today is the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss Peter and Paul.

The Collect from the Roman Breviary:

O God, who yearly bringest us again unto the day of consecration of this thy holy temple, who dost likewise continually suffer us to draw near in safety unto thy holy mysteries : mercifully hear the prayers of us thy servants ; and grant that whosoever entereth this house to ask thy blessing may rejoice in the obtaining of all that he desireth. Through.

The Proper Lessons can be found here.

The articles from the Catholic Encyclopædia on the Basilicas of St Peter and St Paul.