FOR THE SECOND DECADE.
Whilst saying the second ten Ave Maria and ten Benedictions, we will meditate on the humility of the King of heaven; who for His birthplace chose a poor stable, and on the joy of Mary when first she saw the only-begotten of the Father, the Fruit of her womb.
Ave Maria ten times, and after each,
Blessed be that hour, Mary, when thou didst bring forth Jesus, the Son of God.
FOR THE THIRD DECADE.
Whilst saying the third ten Ave Maria and ten Benedictions, we will fix our minds in devout contemplation on the exact carefulness of Mary, fulfilling perfectly the offices of Martha and of Magdalene, whilst contemplating her Son as her Redeemer, and at the same time ministering to Him as her Child.
Ave Maria ten times, and after each,
Blessed be that hour, Mary, when thou didst give suck to Jesus, Son of God.
FOR THE FOURTH DECADE.
Whilst saying the fourth ten Ave Maria and ten Benedictions, we will devoutly ponder on the great reverence with which Mary embraced and pressed to her very heart, rather than to her bosom, kissed and adored her God and ours, made man for love of us; then with great awe and devout affection we will say Ave Maria.
Ave Maria ten times, and after each,
