OFFICE OF THE B.V.M
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From Candlemas until Advent
Ant. O blessed Mother, * and Virgin undefiled, O glorious Queen of the world, plead for us before the Lord!
During Eastertide, instead of the above, is said
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 upon thee, Mary; fear not, thou shalt hold within thy womb the Son of God, Alleluia.
From Christmas until Candlemas
Ant. How great the mystery * of our inheritance ! The womb of one that knoweth not man hath become the temple of God! He was not defiled in taking flesh of her. All nations shall come and shall say: Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
