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 thy heart  was  appeased,  and  thy  life,  so  rich  in merit  and  sacrifice,  received  its  crown. I rejoice that after  passing  from  this  life,  thou,  O  most loving Mother,  wast  made  the  glorious  and powerful queen  of  heaven  and  dost  exercise  thy influence as  such  for  the  benefit  of  thy  frail, exiled children  on  earth. Obtain for  me,  I  beseech thee,  a  happy  death,  that  I  may  praise  and glorify thy  might  and  kindness  forever  in  heaven.

Hail Mary,  etc.

Sweet heart  of  Mary  be  my  salvation!

Indulgence. (1) 100  days,  every  time. (2) A  plenary  indulgence, once  a  month,  on  any  day,  to  all  who  shall  have  said  it every  day  for  a  month,  under  the  usual  conditions.

Preparatory Prayer  (p. 133).

n ancient  legend  relates  that,  led  by Heaven,  all  the  Apostles,  except  St.  Thomas, assembled at  the  Blessed  Virgin's  death-bed. After she had  breathed  forth  her  pure  spirit,  her  sacred remains  were  prepared  for  the  grave  by  wrapping the  body  in  new  white  linen  and  decking  it with  flowers. Meanwhile the  apostles,  assembled