Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7

O Saviour of The World: a brief meditation on a memorial acclamation

Among the three memorial acclamations fixed in Divine Worship: the Missal, the third acclamation - O Saviour of the world - is frequently heard in Ordinariate communities. Arguably, it is the most patrimonial of the acclamations.

The third acclamation is likely unfamiliar to most diocesan Catholics who visit Ordinariate communities. It is not included in the Novus Ordo Missae.

The third acclamation is a statement of fact. Our redemption is wrought in and through Jesus Christ. Our hope and salvation is made known to us in the Mass. Acknowledging our dependency upon the Lord, we humbly plead with Him to rescue us and sustain us.

The third acclamation invites the worshipper into a solemn intimacy of trust in the Lord.

O Saviour of the world, who by thy Cross and precious Blood hast redeemed us: save us and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord.


The crib rests in the shadow of the Cross. This Christmas, when so many of the brethren are suffering at the hands of the many Herods of this world, perhaps a donation can be made to support the work of Father Benedict Kiely, who labours unceasingly to provide aid to persecuted Christians who face daily the cost of discipleship.

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