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 the mediatrix  between  the  Redeemer  and  the  redeemed.

You, too,  may  contribute  a  gem  toward  the crown of  your  heavenly  Mother  by  paying  her filial homage,  imitating  her  virtues,  and  preserving, for  the  love  of  her,  your  innocence  and  purity of heart.

Prayer of  the  Church  (p. 134).

Litany of  Loreto  (p. 322).

lorious Virgin  and  Mother  of  God,  Mary! I beseech  thee  through  the  everlasting  crown of glory  with  which  God  has  crowned  thee  queen of heaven  and  earth;  obtain  for  me  through  thy mighty intercession  the  grace  to  persevere  in virtue  to  the  end,  so  that  finally  I  may  attain  the crown of  bliss  prepared  by  God  for  those  that love Him.

Hail Mary,  etc.

Ejaculation (p. 135).

Preparatory Prayer  (p. 133).

ccording to  Holy  Scripture  and  the  doctrine of the  Church,  there  are  in  heaven  various grades of  glory  and  bliss,  according  to  the  rank