unto Abraham and to his seed for ever.
Glory be, etc.
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
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.
