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 may by  His  Passion  and cross be  brought  to  the glory of  His  resurrection. Through the  same  Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

V. May  the  divine  assistance remain  always with us.

R. Amen.

V. After  childbirth,  O Virgin,  thou  didst  remain inviolate.

R. O  Mother  of  God, plead  for  us.

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,  by  Whom we deserved  to  receive  the Author of  life. Our Lord Jesus Christ,   Thy  Son, Who liveth  and  reigneth with Thee  in  the  unity  of