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OFFICE OF THE B.V.M
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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.