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EFEND, we  beseech  Thee,  O Lord,  by  the  intercession  of the  Blessed  Mary  ever  Virgin,  this Thy family  from  all  adversity;  and as, with  our  whole  hearts,  we  lie prostrate before  Thee,  defend  us from  the  snares  of  our  enemies: through Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord. ''Amen.

Pour down  Thy  blessing,  O  Lord, on Thy  holy  Church,  on  our  holy Father, the  Pope,  on  this  Diocess, on our  Right  Reverend  Bishop  and on all  Pastors  of  souls;  on  this country, on  our  rulers,  and  all superiors, temporal  and  spiritual; on this  congregation,,  on  this family, on  our  parents,  relatives, benefactors, friends  and  enemies.