Praise to the Father infinite
And Holy Ghost eternally. Amen.
V. Blessed art thou amongst women.
R. And blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
From Candlemas until Advent
Ant. O Mary, blessed Mother of God, * ever a virgin, the Lord's own temple, shrine of the Holy Ghost, thou alone as none other didst please Our Lord Jesus Christ; pray for the people; intercede for the clergy; plead for religious women.
During Eastertide is said instead of the above:
Ant. O Queen of heaven, * rejoice, Alleluia; for He Whom thou wast meet to bear, Alleluia, hath risen, as He said, Alleluia; pray for us to God, Alleluia.
During Advent
Ant. The Holy Ghost * shall come down upon thee, Mary; fear not, thou shalt hold within thy womb the Son of God, Alleluia.
