earth; and He hath exalted the horn of His people.
A song of praise to all His saints; to the children of Israel, a people drawing nigh unto Him. Glory be, etc.
From Candlemas until Advent
Ant. Thou art fair and comely, O daughter of Jerusalem: terrible as an army set in array.
During Advent
Ant. Behold the handmaid of the Lord: be it done unto me according to thy word.
From Christmas until Candlemas
Ant. Behold, Mary hath borne us a Saviour, Whom when John saw he called out, saying: Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him Who taketh away the sins of the world, Alleluia.
From Christmas until Advent
LITTLE CHAPTER, Cant. vi
The daughters of Sion saw her, and declared her most blessed; and queens praised her.
R. Thanks be to God.
