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name is my shield, thy help my armor, thy protection my defense. With thee I boldly attack the enemy and drive him off in confusion; through thee I shall achieve a triumphant victory/' In all temptations, therefore, let us have recourse to Mary and through her intercession we shall overcome them.

Prayer of the Church (p. 53).

Litany of Loreto (p. 322).

Prayer

Mary immaculate, most brilliant star of purity, I rejoice with thee because thy immaculate conception has bestowed upon the angels in paradise the greatest joy. I thank and bless the ever-blessed Trinity, who enriched thee with this high privilege. O let me, too, one day enter into this heavenly joy, in the company of angels, that I may praise and bless thee, world without end.

Hail Mary, etc.

Ejaculation (p. 54).

SEVENTH DAY

Mary, the Mother of Chastity

Preparatory Prayer (p. 51).

MEDITATION

Holy Scripture and the Fathers agree in the statement that the Blessed Virgin Mary