may by His Passion and cross be brought to the glory of His resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
V. May the divine assistance remain always with us.
R. Amen.
From the First Vespers of Christmas to Candlemas.
V. After childbirth, O Virgin, thou didst remain inviolate.
R. O Mother of God, plead for us.
Let us pray
O God, Who by the fruitful virginity of blessed Mary hast given to mankind the rewards of eternal salvation: grant, we beseech thee, that we may experience her intercession for us, by Whom we deserved to receive the Author of life. Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of
