OFFICE OF THE B.V.M
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Mother of grace! O Mary blest!
To thee, sweet fount of life, we fly;
Shield us through life, and take us hence
To thy dear bosom, when we die.
O Jesu! born of Virgin bright,
Immortal glory be to Thee.
Praise to the Father infinite,
And Holy Ghost eternally. Amen.
From Candlemas until Advent
Ant. Thou art fair.
During Advent
Ant. Behold the handmaid of the Lord,
From Christmas until Candlemas
Ant. Behold, Mary.
PSALM CXXV
The people of God rejoice at their delivery from captivity
When the Lord turned again the captivity of Sion, we became like men consoled.
Then was our mouth filled with gladness, and our tongue with joy.
Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.
