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R. For the Lord hath risen indeed.. Alleluia.

Let us pray.

O GOD, who, through the Resurrection of Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, didst vouchsafe to fill the world with joy; grant, we beseech Thee, that, through His Virgin Mother, Mary, we may lay hold on the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

GRACE BEFORE MEALS.

BLESS us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which