grant of his predecessor, could be gained only once a day) to every time that these acts are said with heartfelt devotion.
The same Sovereign Pontiff further declared that, to gain these indulgences, it is not necessary to make use of any set form of words, but that any one may use any form of words which he pleases, provided it expresses the particular motive of each of the three theological virtues.
The Angelus
The Angel of the Lord
declared unto Mary.
R. And she conceived of the Holy Ghost. Hail, Mary.
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. R. Be it done unto me according to thy word. Hail, Mary, etc.
V. And the Word was made Flesh. R. And dwelt among us. Hail, Mary, etc.
V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray
POUR forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that as we have known the incarnation of Christ Thy Son by the message of an angel, so, by His passion and cross, we may be brought to the glory
