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 R. And  she  conceived  of the  Holy  Ghost.

OUR forth,  we  beseech Thee, O  Lord,  Thy grace into  our  hearts;  that  we, to whom  the  Incarnation  of Christ,  Thy  Son,  was  made known by  the  message  of  an angel,  may,  by  His  Passion and cross,  be  brought  to the  glory  of  His  Resurrection. Through the  same  Christ  our Lord.

R. Amen.

V. After  child-birth  thou didst remain  a  pure  virgin.

R. Intercede  for  us,  O Mother  of  God.

GOD, Who,  by  the  fruitful virginity  of  blessed Mary, hast  given  to  mankind the rewards  of  eternal  salvation, grant,  we  beseech  Thee, that we  may  experience  her intercession for  us,  through whom we  have  deserved  to receive  the  Author  of  life,  Our Lord Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Son, Who liveth.

R. Amen.

V. May  the  divine  assistance remain  always  with  us.

R. Amen.

Our Father. (In secret.)