Thy testimonies are made exceedingly trustworthy: holiness becometh Thy house, O Lord, unto length of days.
Glory be, etc.
From Candlemas until Advent
Ant. Mary is taken up into heaven, the angels rejoice, and praising, bless the Lord.
Ant. The Virgin Mary * is taken
up into the heavenly bridechamber, where the King of kings
sitteth on a starry throne.
During Advent
Ant. The angel Gabriel was sent to Mary the Virgin, who was espoused to Joseph.
Ant. Hail, Mary,* full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women, Alleluia.
From Christmas until Candlemas
Ant. O wondrous union ! The Creator of mankind, taking a living body, vouchsafed to be born of a virgin, and becoming man, without man's concurrence, bestowed upon us His Godhead.
