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 Praise to the Father infinite

And Holy Ghost eternally. Amen.

V. Blessed art thou amongst women.

R. And blessed is the fruit of thy womb.

Mary, blessed Mother of God, * ever a virgin, the Lord's own temple, shrine of the Holy Ghost, thou alone as none other didst please Our Lord Jesus Christ; pray for the people; intercede for the clergy; plead for religious women.

During Eastertide is said instead of the above:

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.

he Holy Ghost * shall come down upon thee, Mary; fear not, thou shalt hold within thy womb the Son of God, Alleluia.