On the Example of the Blessed Virgin

O Christ our God Incarnate, "Whose Virgin Mother was blessed in bearing Thee, but still more blessed in keeping Thy word ; grant us, who honour the exaltation of her lowliness, to follow the example of her devotion to Thy will, Who livest, &c. On the Communion of Saints.

O God, Who hast brought us near to an innumerable company of Angels, and to the spirits of just men made perfect ; grant us during our pilgrimage to abide in their fellowship, and in our Country to become partakers of their joy ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.