For my brethren and my neighbors' sake, I spake peace concerning thee.
For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I have sought good things for thee.
Glory be, etc.
From Candlemas until Advent
Ant. The Virgin Mary is taken up into the heavenly bride-chamber, wherein the King of kings sitteth on His starry throne.
During Advent
Ant. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, Alleluia.
From Christmas until Candlemas
Ant. When Thou wert wondrously born of a virgin, then were the Scriptures fulfilled. Thou earnest down like the rain upon the fleece, that Thou mightest save mankind. We praise Thee, our God.
From Christmas until Advent
LITTLE CHAPTER
Ecclus. xxiv
And so was I established in Sion, and in the holy city likewise I
