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OFFICE OF THE B.V.M
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A light to the revelation of the Gentiles and the glory of Thy people Israel.

Glory be, etc.

From Candlemas till Advent

Ant. We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God; despise not our petitions in our necessities, but ever deliver us from all evil, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

During Eastertide

Ant. O Queen of heaven, rejoice, Alleluia, for He Whom thou wast meet to bear, Alleluia, hath risen, as He said, Alleluia; pray for us to God, Alleluia.

During Advent

Ant. The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, Mary; fear not, thou shalt hold within thy womb the Son of God, Alleluia.

From Christmas until Candlemas

Ant. How great the mystery of our inheritance! The womb of one that knoweth not man hath become the temple of God! He was