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 the holy  pilgrims  set  forth  into  the  cold,  starry night, away  to  a  foreign  land,  through  the  trackless desert,  and  into  a  heathen  country. Arrived in Egypt,  the  experience  of  Bethlehem  was  renewed; no  one  gave  them  shelter.

uring this  second  great  sorrow,  what  was Mary's behavior? She was  content  to  fulfil the will  of  God;  she  did  not  ask  for  reasons,  or complain  of  the  fatigues  of  the  journey,  but  preserved her  peace  of  heart  amid  all  the  trials  of this  severe  probation. She is  poor,  but  her  poverty does  not  render  her  unhappy  or  querulous. If God  sends  us  trials,  we  ought  not  murmur  or complain. Following the  example  of  Mary,  let us bear  them  submissively. If we  suffer  patiently with Mary  on  earth,  we  shall  enjoy  eternal  bliss with her  in  heaven.

Prayer of  the  Church  (p.  117).

Litany of  Loreto  (p.  322).

compassionate thee,  sorrowing  Mary,  for  the anxiety which  thy  most  tender  heart  underwent during  thy  flight  into  Egypt  and  thy  sojourn there. Dear Mother,  by  thy  heart  then  so  sorrowful, obtain  for  me  the  virtue  of  liberality,  especially toward  the  poor,  and  the  gift  of  piety.

Hail Mary,  etc.

Ejaculation (p.  118).