The Prayer.
O GLORIOUS Virgin Mary, by the unspeakable joy thou didst receive in the resurrection of thy only-beloved Son, we beseech thee obtain of him for us, that our hearts may never go astray after the false joys of this world, but may be ever and wholly employed in the pursuit of the only true and solid joys of heaven. Amen.
II. — THE ASCENSION.
The Meditation.
LET us contemplate in this mystery how our Lord Jesus Christ, forty days after his resurrection, ascended into heaven, attended by angels, in the sight of his most holy Mother and his apostles and disciples, to the great admiration of them all.
Our Father, etc. [once]. Hail Mary, etc. [ten times].
The Prayer.
O MOTHER of God, comfort of the afflicted, as thy beloved Son, when he ascended into heaven, lifted up his hands and blessed his Apostles, so vouchsafe, most holy Mother, to lift up thy pure hands to him for us, that we may enjoy the benefit of his blessing here on earth, and hereafter in heaven. Amen.
III. — THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY GHOST.
The Meditation.
LET us contemplate in this mystery how our Lord Jesus Christ, being seated on the right hand of God, sent, as he had promised, the Holy Ghost upon his Apostles; who, after he ascended, returning to Jerusalem, continued in prayer and supplication with the Blessed Virgin Mary, expecting the performance of his promise.
Our Father, etc. [once]. Hail Mary, etc. [ten times].
