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 tion. When the  wonderful  mystery  was  explained to her,  she  did  not  ask  how  this  can  be  done,  but only how  it  shall  be  done. And after  the  angel had declared  to  her  that  she  shall  conceive  by  the Holy Ghost,  she  was  fully  resigned  and  announced her  implicit  belief  in  these  humble words: "Behold  the  handmaid  of  the  Lord;  be it  done  to  me  according  to  thy  word"  (Luke  i. 38). Therefore the  Holy  Ghost  Himself  praised her by  the  mouth  of  Elizabeth:  "Blessed  art  thou that  hast  believed"  {Luke  i.  45).

Let us  remain  steadfast  in  the  profession  of  all articles of  faith,  and  let  us  oppose,  like  a  strong shield, the  words,  "Nothing  is  impossible  with God,"  to  all  attacks  of  unbelievers,  and  to  all doubts that  may  arise  in  our  own  minds.

Prayer of  the  Church  (p.  97).

Litany of  Loreto  (p. 322).

ary most  holy,  I  see  that  thy  obedience  united thee so  closely  to  God,  that  all  creation  never shall know  again  union  so  fair  and  so  perfect. I am overwhelmed  with  confusion  in  seeing  how my sins  have  separated  me  from  God. Help me, then, gentle  Mother,  to  repent  sincerely  of  my sins,  that  I  may  be  reunited  to  thy  loving  Jesus.

Hail Mary,  etc.

Ejaculation (p.  97).