gerous; and 3. Because perseverance to the end of life is a special grace, for which we ought continually to pray (Counc. of Trent, Sess. 6, Can. vi. 22).
62. Is the Blessed Virgin powerful with God?
Certainly; for it has never been heard yet that any one who had recourse to Mary, and with true devotion implored her intercession, has ever been abandoned by God (St. Bernard).
63. "What prayer do we say when, morning, noon, and night the bell is rung for the 'Angelus'?
We say the following:
The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. And she conceived of the Holy Ghost. Hail, Mary, etc.
Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Be it done unto me according to thy word. Hail, Mary, etc.
And the Word was made flesh. And dwelt among us. Hail, Mary, etc.
Pray for us, Holy Mother of God!
That we may he made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
Pour forth, we beseech Thee, Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an Angel, may, by His Passion and Cross, be brought to the glory of His Resurrection, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Even if we live in countries or in places where such public signal is not given, nevertheless, as this pious exercise is strongly recommended by the Church, and several Popes have granted many spiritual favors and indulgences to those who daily and devoutly practise it, let us be careful to say this prayer with great devotion every day in the morning, at noon, and in the evening.
64. Why do we say this prayer?
1. To give thanks to God for the Incarnation of
