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the mediatrix between the Redeemer and the redeemed.

You, too, may contribute a gem toward the crown of your heavenly Mother by paying her filial homage, imitating her virtues, and preserving, for the love of her, your innocence and purity of heart.

Prayer of the Church (p. 134).

Litany of Loreto (p. 322).

Prayer

Glorious Virgin and Mother of God, Mary! I beseech thee through the everlasting crown of glory with which God has crowned thee queen of heaven and earth; obtain for me through thy mighty intercession the grace to persevere in virtue to the end, so that finally I may attain the crown of bliss prepared by God for those that love Him.

Hail Mary, etc.

Ejaculation (p. 135).

SEVENTH DAY

Mary's Bliss in Heaven

Preparatory Prayer (p. 133).

MEDITATION

According to Holy Scripture and the doctrine of the Church, there are in heaven various grades of glory and bliss, according to the rank