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''By the  devout  recital  of  this  prayer, for  the  above  space  of  time,  we  may mercifully  hope  to  obtain  our  lawful request. It is  particularly  recommended as  a  proper  devotion  for every  day  in  Lent,  and  all  the  Fridays throughout  the  year.''

VER glorious  and  blessed Mary, Queen  of  Virgins, Mother of  Mercy,  hope  and  comfort of  dejected  and  desolate  souls, through that  sword  of  sorrow  which pierced thy  tender  heart  whilst thine only  Son,  Christ  Jesus,  our Lord, suffered  death  and  ignominy on the  cross;  through  that  filial tenderness and  pure  love  He  had