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Rh Spirit, whom God in His mercy hath appointed to watch over me, intercede for me this day, that I may not stray from the path of virtue. Thou also, O happy Saint, whose name I bear, pray for me, that I may serve God faithfully in this life, as thou hast done, and glorify Him eternally with thee in heaven. Amen.

1. The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary; and she conceived of the Holy Ghost. Hail Mary, etc.

2. Behold the handmaid of the Lord; may it be done unto me according to Thy word. Hail Mary, etc.

3. And the word was made flesh; and dwelt among us. Hail Mary, etc.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.