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GLORIOUS Virgin  Mary,  by  the  unspeakable joy thou  didst  receive  in  the  resurrection  of  thy only-beloved Son,  we  beseech  thee  obtain  of  him  for us, that  our  hearts  may  never  go  astray  after  the  false joys of  this  world,  but  may  be  ever  and  wholly employed in  the  pursuit  of  the  only  true  and  solid joys of  heaven. Amen.

ET us  contemplate  in  this  mystery  how  our  Lord Jesus Christ,  forty  days  after  his  resurrection, ascended into  heaven,  attended  by  angels,  in  the sight of  his  most  holy  Mother  and  his  apostles  and disciples, to  the  great  admiration  of  them  all.

Our Father,  etc. [once]. Hail Mary,  etc. [ten times].

MOTHER of  God,  comfort  of  the  afflicted,  as thy  beloved  Son,  when  he  ascended  into  heaven, lifted up  his  hands  and  blessed  his  Apostles,  so  vouchsafe, most  holy  Mother,  to  lift  up  thy  pure  hands  to him  for  us,  that  we  may  enjoy  the  benefit  of  his blessing here  on  earth,  and  hereafter  in  heaven. Amen.

ET us  contemplate  in  this  mystery  how  our  Lord Jesus Christ,  being  seated  on  the  right  hand  of God,  sent,  as  he  had  promised,  the  Holy  Ghost  upon his Apostles; who,  after  he  ascended,  returning  to Jerusalem,  continued  in  prayer  and  supplication  with the Blessed  Virgin  Mary,  expecting  the  performance of his  promise.

Our Father,  etc. [once]. Hail Mary,  etc. [ten times].