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OFFICE OF THE B.V.M
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V. Grace is poured forth upon thy lips.

R. Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

Our Father, etc., in silence.

V. And lead us not into temptation.

R. But deliver us from evil.

The following Lessons, etc., are said throughout the year, except during Advent

THE ABSOLUTION

Through the prayers and merits of blessed Mary, ever a virgin, and of all the saints, may the Lord bring us to the kingdom of heaven.

R. Amen.

V. Pray, a blessing.

THE BLESSING

May the Virgin Mary with her loving Child bless us.

R. Amen.

LESSON I

Ecclus. xxiv

In all these I sought rest, and I shall abide in the inheritance of the Lord. Then the Creator of all things commanded and said to me;