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November 29: Introduction

Leader: Hail, Mary, full of grace! ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: The Lord is with you.The Lord is with you.The Lord is with you.The Lord is with you.

Leader: Mary, in everything you are beautiful. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: The stain The stain The stain The stain of original sin of original sin of original sin of original sin is not in you.is not in you.is not in you.is not in you.

Leader: You are the boast of Jerusalem. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: You arYou arYou arYou are the joy of Israel.e the joy of Israel.e the joy of Israel.e the joy of Israel.

Leader: You are the pride of our people. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: You are the advocate of sinners.You are the advocate of sinners.You are the advocate of sinners.You are the advocate of sinners.

Leader: You are the wisest of virgins. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: You are the kindest of mothers. You are the kindest of mothers. You are the kindest of mothers. You are the kindest of mothers.

Leader: Mary Immaculate, pray for us. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Mary Immaculate, intercede for Mary Immaculate, intercede for Mary Immaculate, intercede for Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Lord Jesus us with our Lord Jesus us with our Lord Jesus us with our Lord Jesus Christ.Christ.Christ.Christ.

Leader: Holy Virgin, you were spotless from the very moment of

your conception. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.

Leader: In the words of St. Francis of Assisi, we pray:

Hail, O Lady, Holy Queen, ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Mary, holy Mother of God:Mary, holy Mother of God:Mary, holy Mother of God:Mary, holy Mother of God: you are the virgin made churchyou are the virgin made churchyou are the virgin made churchyou are the virgin made church....

Leader: And the one chosen by the most holy Father in heaven whom He consecrated with His most

holy beloved Son and with the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: in whom there was and iin whom there was and iin whom there was and iin whom there was and issss all the fullness of grace and every good.all the fullness of grace and every good.all the fullness of grace and every good.all the fullness of grace and every good.

Leader: Hail, His Palace! ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Hail, His Tabernacle!Hail, His Tabernacle!Hail, His Tabernacle!Hail, His Tabernacle!

Leader: Hail, His Home! ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Hail, His Robe!Hail, His Robe!Hail, His Robe!Hail, His Robe!

Leader: Hail, His Servant! ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Hail, His Mother!Hail, His Mother!Hail, His Mother!Hail, His Mother!

Reader 1: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus CBlessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus CBlessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus CBlessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ hrist, who has blessed us in Christ hrist, who has blessed us in Christ hrist, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. In love he foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. In love he foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. In love he foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. In love he destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in destined us for adoption to himself through Jesus Christ, in accord with the favor of accord with the favor of accord with the favor of accord with the favor of his will, for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. In his will, for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. In his will, for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. In his will, for the praise of the glory of his grace that he granted us in the beloved. In him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who him we were also chosen, destined in accord with the purpose of the One who accomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, soaccomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, soaccomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, soaccomplishes all things according to the intention of his will, so that we might exist that we might exist that we might exist that we might exist for the praise of his glory, we who first hope in Christ. for the praise of his glory, we who first hope in Christ. for the praise of his glory, we who first hope in Christ. for the praise of his glory, we who first hope in Christ. Eph 1:3-6,11-12

ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: The Word of the Lord.The Word of the Lord.The Word of the Lord.The Word of the Lord.

Leader: You are the highest honor of our race. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God,Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God,Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God,Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed above all the women on earth; and blessed above all the women on earth; and blessed above all the women on earth; and blessed

be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth.

Reader 2: In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the houseNazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the houseNazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the houseNazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and of David, and of David, and of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid,sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid,sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid,sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary,

for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he whe whe whe will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no ill rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no ill rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no ill rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” end.” end.” end.” Lk 1:26-33

ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: The Gospel of the Lord. The Gospel of the Lord. The Gospel of the Lord. The Gospel of the Lord.

Leader: You are the highest honor of our race. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Your deed of hope will never be forgotten by those who tell of the might of God.Your deed of hope will never be forgotten by those who tell of the might of God.Your deed of hope will never be forgotten by those who tell of the might of God.Your deed of hope will never be forgotten by those who tell of the might of God.

Reader 3: “Christ was the most perfect mediator.“Christ was the most perfect mediator.“Christ was the most perfect mediator.“Christ was the most perfect mediator. Therefore he exercised the highest degree of Therefore he exercised the highest degree of Therefore he exercised the highest degree of Therefore he exercised the highest degree of mediation in favor of another person.mediation in favor of another person.mediation in favor of another person.mediation in favor of another person. Now he co Now he co Now he co Now he could not be a most perfect mediator uld not be a most perfect mediator uld not be a most perfect mediator uld not be a most perfect mediator and could not repair the effects of sin to the highest degree if he did not preserve his and could not repair the effects of sin to the highest degree if he did not preserve his and could not repair the effects of sin to the highest degree if he did not preserve his and could not repair the effects of sin to the highest degree if he did not preserve his Mother from original sin (as we shall prove).Mother from original sin (as we shall prove).Mother from original sin (as we shall prove).Mother from original sin (as we shall prove). Therefore, since he was the most Therefore, since he was the most Therefore, since he was the most Therefore, since he was the most perfect mediator regarding the person of his Mother,perfect mediator regarding the person of his Mother,perfect mediator regarding the person of his Mother,perfect mediator regarding the person of his Mother, from this it follows that he from this it follows that he from this it follows that he from this it follows that he preserved her from original sin.” preserved her from original sin.” preserved her from original sin.” preserved her from original sin.” Blessed John Duns Scotus

ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Thanks be to God!Thanks be to God!Thanks be to God!Thanks be to God!

Leader: You are the highest honor of our race. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: MayMayMayMay GodGodGodGod makemakemakemake thisthisthisthis redoundredoundredoundredound totototo youryouryouryour everlastingeverlastingeverlastingeverlasting honor,honor,honor,honor, rewardingrewardingrewardingrewarding youyouyouyou withwithwithwith blessings.blessings.blessings.blessings.

Quiet Meditation or Spoken Reflection

Leader: O pure and immaculate ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: and likewise blessed Virgin, and likewise blessed Virgin, and likewise blessed Virgin, and likewise blessed Virgin,

who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, you who ayou who ayou who ayou who are inviolate and altogether holy,re inviolate and altogether holy,re inviolate and altogether holy,re inviolate and altogether holy, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace, you who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the God----Man: Man: Man: Man: we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid. Rescue us, O holy and inviolate VirgRescue us, O holy and inviolate VirgRescue us, O holy and inviolate VirgRescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, in, in, in, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, and

from any temptation to sin.from any temptation to sin.from any temptation to sin.from any temptation to sin. You indeed are our only hope most sure You indeed are our only hope most sure You indeed are our only hope most sure You indeed are our only hope most sure

and sacred in God's sight, and sacred in God's sight, and sacred in God's sight, and sacred in God's sight, to wto wto wto whom be honor and glory and majesty and dominionhom be honor and glory and majesty and dominionhom be honor and glory and majesty and dominionhom be honor and glory and majesty and dominion for ever and everfor ever and everfor ever and everfor ever and ever,,,, wo wo wo world without end. Amen.rld without end. Amen.rld without end. Amen.rld without end. Amen.

Leader: O Mary, conceived without sin, ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Pray for us who have recourse to you.Pray for us who have recourse to you.Pray for us who have recourse to you.Pray for us who have recourse to you.

Leader: Father, you prepared the Virgin Mary to be the worthy Mother of your Son. You let her share

beforehand in the salvation Christ would bring by his death, and kept her sinless from the first

moment of her conception. Help us by her prayers to live in your presence without sin through

Christ our Lord. ALL: ALL: ALL: ALL: AmenAmenAmenAmen....

© 2014 by Benet A. Fonck OFM© 2014 by Benet A. Fonck OFM© 2014 by Benet A. Fonck OFM© 2014 by Benet A. Fonck OFM



November 30: Holy Mother of God



Leader: You are the boast of Jerusalem. ALLALLALLALL:::: You are the joy of Israel.You are the joy of Israel.You are the joy of Israel.You are the joy of Israel.



Leader: Mary Immaculate, pray for us. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Mary Immaculate, intercedMary Immaculate, intercedMary Immaculate, intercedMary Immaculate, intercede for us with our e for us with our e for us with our e for us with our Lord Jesus Christ.Lord Jesus Christ.Lord Jesus Christ.Lord Jesus Christ.

Leader: Holy Virgin, you were spotless from the very moment of your conception. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.

Leader: Hail, O Lady, Holy Queen, ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: You are the holy Mother of You are the holy Mother of You are the holy Mother of You are the holy Mother of GodGodGodGod....

Reader 1: When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption. As proof the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption. As proof the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption. As proof the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption. As proof that you are children, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crthat you are children, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crthat you are children, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crthat you are children, God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying out, ying out, ying out, ying out, “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an “Abba, Father!” So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God.heir, through God.heir, through God.heir, through God. Gal 4:4-7

ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: The Word of the Lord. The Word of the Lord. The Word of the Lord. The Word of the Lord.

Leader: You are the highest honor of our race.

ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Blessed are you, daughter, byBlessed are you, daughter, byBlessed are you, daughter, byBlessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth.

Reader 2: Joseph went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of Joseph went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of Joseph went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of Joseph went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of tDavid that is called Bethlehem, because he was of tDavid that is called Bethlehem, because he was of tDavid that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to he house and family of David, to he house and family of David, to he house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there, be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there, be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there, be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a mangewrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a mangewrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a mangewrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no r, because there was no r, because there was no r, because there was no room for them in the inn.room for them in the inn.room for them in the inn.room for them in the inn. Lk 2:1 Lk 2:1 Lk 2:1 Lk 2:1----14141414

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Reader 3: ““““The predestination of the Blessed Virgin as Mother of God was associated with the The predestination of the Blessed Virgin as Mother of God was associated with the The predestination of the Blessed Virgin as Mother of God was associated with the The predestination of the Blessed Virgin as Mother of God was associated with the incarnation of the divine word: in the designs of divine Providence she was the incarnation of the divine word: in the designs of divine Providence she was the incarnation of the divine word: in the designs of divine Providence she was the incarnation of the divine word: in the designs of divine Providence she was the gracious mother of the divine Redeemer here on earth, and above all others and in a gracious mother of the divine Redeemer here on earth, and above all others and in a gracious mother of the divine Redeemer here on earth, and above all others and in a gracious mother of the divine Redeemer here on earth, and above all others and in a singularsingularsingularsingular way the generous associate and humble handmaid of the Lord. She way the generous associate and humble handmaid of the Lord. She way the generous associate and humble handmaid of the Lord. She way the generous associate and humble handmaid of the Lord. She conceived, brought forth, and nourished Christ, she presented him to the Father in conceived, brought forth, and nourished Christ, she presented him to the Father in conceived, brought forth, and nourished Christ, she presented him to the Father in conceived, brought forth, and nourished Christ, she presented him to the Father in the temple, shared her Son's sufferings as he died on the cross. Thus, in a wholly the temple, shared her Son's sufferings as he died on the cross. Thus, in a wholly the temple, shared her Son's sufferings as he died on the cross. Thus, in a wholly the temple, shared her Son's sufferings as he died on the cross. Thus, in a wholly

singular way she cooperatsingular way she cooperatsingular way she cooperatsingular way she cooperated by her obedience, faith, hope and burning charity in ed by her obedience, faith, hope and burning charity in ed by her obedience, faith, hope and burning charity in ed by her obedience, faith, hope and burning charity in the work of the Savior in restoring supernatural life to souls. For this reason she is a the work of the Savior in restoring supernatural life to souls. For this reason she is a the work of the Savior in restoring supernatural life to souls. For this reason she is a the work of the Savior in restoring supernatural life to souls. For this reason she is a mother to us in the order of grace.mother to us in the order of grace.mother to us in the order of grace.mother to us in the order of grace.”””” (Vatican II, Lumen Gentium, n. 60)





who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. We bless you, as full of eWe bless you, as full of eWe bless you, as full of eWe bless you, as full of every grace,very grace,very grace,very grace, you who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the God----Man: Man: Man: Man: we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid. Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, and

from any temptation to sin.from any temptation to sin.from any temptation to sin.from any temptation to sin. You inYou inYou inYou indeed are our only hope most sure deed are our only hope most sure deed are our only hope most sure deed are our only hope most sure

and sacred in God's sight, and sacred in God's sight, and sacred in God's sight, and sacred in God's sight, to wto wto wto whom be honor and glory and majesty and dominionhom be honor and glory and majesty and dominionhom be honor and glory and majesty and dominionhom be honor and glory and majesty and dominion for ever and everfor ever and everfor ever and everfor ever and ever,,,, world without end. Amen. world without end. Amen. world without end. Amen. world without end. Amen.


Leader: Father, in your plan for our salvation your Word became flesh, announced by an angel and born of

the Virgin Mary. May we who believe that she is the Mother of God receive the help of her prayers

through Christ our Lord. ALL: ALL: ALL: ALL: AmenAmenAmenAmen....

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December 1: Virgin Made Church


Leader: Mary, in everything you are beautiful. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: The stain The stain The stain The stain of original sin of original sin of original sin of original sin is not is not is not is not in you.in you.in you.in you.

Leader: You are the boast of Jerusalem. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: You are the joy of Israel.You are the joy of Israel.You are the joy of Israel.You are the joy of Israel.



Leader: Mary Immaculate, pray for us. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Lord Jesus Christ.Lord Jesus Christ.Lord Jesus Christ.Lord Jesus Christ.

Leader: Holy Virgin, you were spotless from the very

moment of your conception. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.for us.for us.for us.

Leader: Hail, O Lady, Holy Queen, ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: You are You are You are You are virgin made Churchvirgin made Churchvirgin made Churchvirgin made Church....

Reader 1: They returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a They returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a They returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a They returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a sabbath day’s journey away. When they entered the city they went to the upper sabbath day’s journey away. When they entered the city they went to the upper sabbath day’s journey away. When they entered the city they went to the upper sabbath day’s journey away. When they entered the city they went to the upper room where they were stayingroom where they were stayingroom where they were stayingroom where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and , Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and , Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and , Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together Judas son of James. All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together Judas son of James. All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together Judas son of James. All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer, together with some women, and Mary the mother of Jeswith some women, and Mary the mother of Jeswith some women, and Mary the mother of Jeswith some women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers. us, and his brothers. us, and his brothers. us, and his brothers. Acts 1:12-14



ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed be the Lord God, the creator of hebe the Lord God, the creator of hebe the Lord God, the creator of hebe the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. aven and earth. aven and earth. aven and earth.

Reader 2: Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he son.” Then he son.” Then he son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.into his home.into his home.into his home. Jn 19:25-27

ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: The Gospel of the Lord.The Gospel of the Lord.The Gospel of the Lord.The Gospel of the Lord.

Leader: You are the highest honor of our race. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Your deed of hope will never bYour deed of hope will never bYour deed of hope will never bYour deed of hope will never be forgotten by those who tell of the might of God.e forgotten by those who tell of the might of God.e forgotten by those who tell of the might of God.e forgotten by those who tell of the might of God.

Reader 3: ““““Mary is present in the Church as the Mother of Christ, and at the same time as that Mary is present in the Church as the Mother of Christ, and at the same time as that Mary is present in the Church as the Mother of Christ, and at the same time as that Mary is present in the Church as the Mother of Christ, and at the same time as that Mother whom Christ, in the mystery of the Redemption, gave to humanity in the Mother whom Christ, in the mystery of the Redemption, gave to humanity in the Mother whom Christ, in the mystery of the Redemption, gave to humanity in the Mother whom Christ, in the mystery of the Redemption, gave to humanity in the person of the Apostle John. Thperson of the Apostle John. Thperson of the Apostle John. Thperson of the Apostle John. Thus, in her new motherhood in the Spirit, Mary us, in her new motherhood in the Spirit, Mary us, in her new motherhood in the Spirit, Mary us, in her new motherhood in the Spirit, Mary embraces each and every one in the Church, and embraces each and every one embraces each and every one in the Church, and embraces each and every one embraces each and every one in the Church, and embraces each and every one embraces each and every one in the Church, and embraces each and every one

through the Church. In this sense Mary, Mother of the Church, is also the Church's through the Church. In this sense Mary, Mother of the Church, is also the Church's through the Church. In this sense Mary, Mother of the Church, is also the Church's through the Church. In this sense Mary, Mother of the Church, is also the Church's model. Indeed, as Paul VI hopes model. Indeed, as Paul VI hopes model. Indeed, as Paul VI hopes model. Indeed, as Paul VI hopes and asks, the Churchand asks, the Churchand asks, the Churchand asks, the Church must draw ‘ must draw ‘ must draw ‘ must draw ‘from the Virgin from the Virgin from the Virgin from the Virgin Mother of God the most authentic form of perfect imitation of Christ.Mother of God the most authentic form of perfect imitation of Christ.Mother of God the most authentic form of perfect imitation of Christ.Mother of God the most authentic form of perfect imitation of Christ.’”’”’”’”

(John Paul II, Redemptoris Mater, n. 47)


Leader: You are the highest honor of our race. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: MayMayMayMay GodGodGodGod makemakemakemake thisthisthisthis redoundredoundredoundredound totototo youryouryouryour everleverleverleverlastingastingastingasting honor,honor,honor,honor, rewardingrewardingrewardingrewarding youyouyouyou withwithwithwith blessings.blessings.blessings.blessings.



who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, you who are inviolate and altogeyou who are inviolate and altogeyou who are inviolate and altogeyou who are inviolate and altogether holy,ther holy,ther holy,ther holy, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace, you who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the God----Man: Man: Man: Man: we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid. Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, from every necessifrom every necessifrom every necessifrom every necessity that presses upon us, ty that presses upon us, ty that presses upon us, ty that presses upon us, from any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, and




Leader: Lord our God, through your power and goodness, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the fairest fruit of

your redeeming love, shines forth as the perfect image of the Church. Grant to your people on

their pilgrim way on earth that, with eyes fixed on Mary, they may follow closely in the

footsteps of her Son until they come to that fullness of glory, which now they contemplate in

his mother with hearts filled with joy through Christ our Lord. ALL: ALL: ALL: ALL: AmenAmenAmenAmen....




December 2: The Chosen One of God






Leader: Mary Immaculate, pray for us. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our our our our Lord Jesus Lord Jesus Lord Jesus Lord Jesus Christ.Christ.Christ.Christ.

Leader: Holy Virgin, you were spotless from the very moment of your conception. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Because you bore Because you bore Because you bore Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.his Son, pray to the Father for us.his Son, pray to the Father for us.his Son, pray to the Father for us.

Leader: Hail, O Lady, Holy Queen, ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: You are You are You are You are chosen and consecrated by God chosen and consecrated by God chosen and consecrated by God chosen and consecrated by God –––– Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Reader 1: We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according according according according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also brothers. And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also brothers. And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also brothers. And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justifiedjustified; and those he justifiedjustified; and those he justifiedjustified; and those he justified he also glorified. he also glorified. he also glorified. he also glorified. Rom 8:28-30



ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed be the be the be the be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth.

Reader 2: Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Miwill all ages call me blessed. The Miwill all ages call me blessed. The Miwill all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy ghty One has done great things for me, and holy ghty One has done great things for me, and holy ghty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. is his name. His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. is his name. His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. is his name. His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. Lk 1:46-49


Leader: You are the highest honor of our race. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Your deed of hope will neverYour deed of hope will neverYour deed of hope will neverYour deed of hope will never be forgotten by those who tell of the might of God. be forgotten by those who tell of the might of God. be forgotten by those who tell of the might of God. be forgotten by those who tell of the might of God.

Reader 3: ““““InInInIn thethethethe mysterymysterymysterymystery ofofofof Christ,Christ,Christ,Christ, MaryMaryMaryMary isisisis presentpresentpresentpresent eveneveneveneven ‘before‘before‘before‘before thethethethe creationcreationcreationcreation ofofofof thethethethe world,’world,’world,’world,’ asasasas thethethethe oneoneoneone whomwhomwhomwhom thethethethe FatherFatherFatherFather “has“has“has“has chosen”chosen”chosen”chosen” asasasas MotherMotherMotherMother ofofofof hishishishis SonSonSonSon inininin thethethethe Incarnation…Incarnation…Incarnation…Incarnation… InInInIn thisthisthisthis way,way,way,way, fromfromfromfrom thethethethe firsfirsfirsfirstttt momentmomentmomentmoment ofofofof herherherher existenceexistenceexistenceexistence sheshesheshe belongedbelongedbelongedbelonged totototo Christ,Christ,Christ,Christ, sharingsharingsharingsharing inininin thethethethe salvificsalvificsalvificsalvific andandandand sanctifyingsanctifyingsanctifyingsanctifying gracegracegracegrace andandandand inininin thatthatthatthat lovelovelovelove whichwhichwhichwhich hashashashas itsitsitsits beginningbeginningbeginningbeginning inininin thethethethe ‘Beloved.’”‘Beloved.’”‘Beloved.’”‘Beloved.’” (John Paul II, Redemptoris Mater, n. 8,10)

ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Thanks be Thanks be Thanks be Thanks be to God!to God!to God!to God!




who arewho arewho arewho are the sinless Mother of your Son, the sinless Mother of your Son, the sinless Mother of your Son, the sinless Mother of your Son, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace, you who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the God----Man: Man: Man: Man: we bow before yowe bow before yowe bow before yowe bow before you; u; u; u; we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid. Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, and


and sacred in God's sightand sacred in God's sightand sacred in God's sightand sacred in God's sight, , , , to wto wto wto whom be honor and glory and majesty and dominionhom be honor and glory and majesty and dominionhom be honor and glory and majesty and dominionhom be honor and glory and majesty and dominion for ever and everfor ever and everfor ever and everfor ever and ever,,,, world without end. Amen. world without end. Amen. world without end. Amen. world without end. Amen.


Leader: Lord God, you chose the Blessed Virgin Mary, queen of the humble and the poor, as mother of

the Savior; grant that, by following her example, we may offer you the homage of heartfelt faith

and place in you alone our hope of salvation by the power of the Holy Spirit in the name of

Christ Jesus our Lord. ALL: ALL: ALL: ALL: AmenAmenAmenAmen....

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December 3: Fullness of Grace and Every Good






Leader: Mary Immaculate, pray for us. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Lord Lord Lord Lord Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Christ.Christ.Christ.Christ.


moment of your conception. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.us.us.us.

Leader: Hail, O Lady, Holy Queen, ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: IIIIn n n n youyouyouyou there was and is there was and is there was and is there was and is all the fullness of grace and every good.all the fullness of grace and every good.all the fullness of grace and every good.all the fullness of grace and every good.

Reader 1: We know that all We know that all We know that all We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called things work for good for those who love God, who are called things work for good for those who love God, who are called things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those he predestined he alsobrothers. And those he predestined he alsobrothers. And those he predestined he alsobrothers. And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also called; and those he called he also called; and those he called he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified he also glorified.justified; and those he justified he also glorified.justified; and those he justified he also glorified.justified; and those he justified he also glorified. Rom 8:28-30



ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed women on earth; and blessed women on earth; and blessed women on earth; and blessed be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth.

Reader 2: Mary said: “Mary said: “Mary said: “Mary said: “God’s mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. He has shown God’s mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. He has shown God’s mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. He has shown God’s mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. He has shown might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. He has thrown down might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. He has thrown down might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. He has thrown down might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. He has thrown down the rthe rthe rthe rulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly. The hungry he has filled with ulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly. The hungry he has filled with ulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly. The hungry he has filled with ulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly. The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty.good things; the rich he has sent away empty.good things; the rich he has sent away empty.good things; the rich he has sent away empty.”””” Lk 1:46-49



Reader 3: ““““We believe that Mary is the Mother, who remained ever a Virgin, of the Incarnate We believe that Mary is the Mother, who remained ever a Virgin, of the Incarnate We believe that Mary is the Mother, who remained ever a Virgin, of the Incarnate We believe that Mary is the Mother, who remained ever a Virgin, of the Incarnate Word, our God and Savior Jesus Christ,Word, our God and Savior Jesus Christ,Word, our God and Savior Jesus Christ,Word, our God and Savior Jesus Christ, and that by reason ofand that by reason ofand that by reason ofand that by reason of this singular election, this singular election, this singular election, this singular election, she was, in consideration of the merits of her Son, redeemed in a more eminent she was, in consideration of the merits of her Son, redeemed in a more eminent she was, in consideration of the merits of her Son, redeemed in a more eminent she was, in consideration of the merits of her Son, redeemed in a more eminent manner,manner,manner,manner, preserved from all stain of original sinpreserved from all stain of original sinpreserved from all stain of original sinpreserved from all stain of original sin and filled with the gift of grace and filled with the gift of grace and filled with the gift of grace and filled with the gift of grace more than all other creatures.more than all other creatures.more than all other creatures.more than all other creatures.”””” (Pope Paul VI, Credo of the People of God)





who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. We bless you, asWe bless you, asWe bless you, asWe bless you, as full of every grace, full of every grace, full of every grace, full of every grace, you who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the God----Man: Man: Man: Man: we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid. Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, and

from any temptation to sifrom any temptation to sifrom any temptation to sifrom any temptation to sin.n.n.n. You indeed are our only hope most sure You indeed are our only hope most sure You indeed are our only hope most sure You indeed are our only hope most sure



Leader: Lord our God, in your eternal wisdom and love you chose the Blessed Virgin Mary to

be the mother of the Author of all grace and to be his companion in bringing about the mystery

of our redemption. Grant that she may obtain for us graces in abundance and lead us at last to

the harbor of eternal salvation through her Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. ALL: ALL: ALL: ALL: AmenAmenAmenAmen....




December 4: Christ’s Palace, Tabernacle, Home






Leader: Mary Immaculate, pray for us. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Lord Jesus Lord Jesus Lord Jesus Lord Jesus Christ.Christ.Christ.Christ.

Leader: Holy Virgin, you were spotless from the very moment of

your conception. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.

Leader: Hail, O Lady, Holy Queen, ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: You are Christ’s Palace, his Tabernacle, his HomeYou are Christ’s Palace, his Tabernacle, his HomeYou are Christ’s Palace, his Tabernacle, his HomeYou are Christ’s Palace, his Tabernacle, his Home

Reader 1: God’s temple in hGod’s temple in hGod’s temple in hGod’s temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the eaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the eaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the eaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the temple. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the temple. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the temple. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She gave birth to a moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She gave birth to a moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She gave birth to a moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She gave birth to a son, a male child, destinson, a male child, destinson, a male child, destinson, a male child, destined to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was ed to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was ed to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was ed to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was caught up to God and his throne. Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now caught up to God and his throne. Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now caught up to God and his throne. Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now caught up to God and his throne. Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have salvation and power come, and the kingdom of our God and the authority of have salvation and power come, and the kingdom of our God and the authority of have salvation and power come, and the kingdom of our God and the authority of have salvation and power come, and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Anointed.”his Anointed.”his Anointed.”his Anointed.” Rev 11:19, 12:1,5,10



ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth.

Reader 2: MaryMaryMaryMary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” And the angel said to her in reply, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the And the angel said to her in reply, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the And the angel said to her in reply, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the And the angel said to her in reply, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, thcalled holy, thcalled holy, thcalled holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived e Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived e Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived e Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God. nothing will be impossible for God. nothing will be impossible for God. nothing will be impossible for God. Lk 1:34-37



Reader 3: The Virgin Mary is the living shrine of the Word of God, the Ark The Virgin Mary is the living shrine of the Word of God, the Ark The Virgin Mary is the living shrine of the Word of God, the Ark The Virgin Mary is the living shrine of the Word of God, the Ark of the New and of the New and of the New and of the New and Eternal Covenant. In fact, St. Luke’s account of the Annunciation of the angel to Eternal Covenant. In fact, St. Luke’s account of the Annunciation of the angel to Eternal Covenant. In fact, St. Luke’s account of the Annunciation of the angel to Eternal Covenant. In fact, St. Luke’s account of the Annunciation of the angel to Mary nicely incorporates the images of the tent of meeting with God in Sinai and of Mary nicely incorporates the images of the tent of meeting with God in Sinai and of Mary nicely incorporates the images of the tent of meeting with God in Sinai and of Mary nicely incorporates the images of the tent of meeting with God in Sinai and of

the temple of Zion. Just as the cloud covered the people of God marching inthe temple of Zion. Just as the cloud covered the people of God marching inthe temple of Zion. Just as the cloud covered the people of God marching inthe temple of Zion. Just as the cloud covered the people of God marching in the the the the desert desert desert desert (cf. Nm 10:34; Dt 33:12; Ps 91:4)(cf. Nm 10:34; Dt 33:12; Ps 91:4)(cf. Nm 10:34; Dt 33:12; Ps 91:4)(cf. Nm 10:34; Dt 33:12; Ps 91:4) and just as the same cloud, as a sign of the divine and just as the same cloud, as a sign of the divine and just as the same cloud, as a sign of the divine and just as the same cloud, as a sign of the divine mystery present in the midst of Israel, hovered over the Ark of the Covenant mystery present in the midst of Israel, hovered over the Ark of the Covenant mystery present in the midst of Israel, hovered over the Ark of the Covenant mystery present in the midst of Israel, hovered over the Ark of the Covenant (cf. Ex (cf. Ex (cf. Ex (cf. Ex

40:35)40:35)40:35)40:35), so now the shadow of the Most High envelops and penetrates the ta, so now the shadow of the Most High envelops and penetrates the ta, so now the shadow of the Most High envelops and penetrates the ta, so now the shadow of the Most High envelops and penetrates the tabernacle of bernacle of bernacle of bernacle of the New Covenant that is the womb of Marythe New Covenant that is the womb of Marythe New Covenant that is the womb of Marythe New Covenant that is the womb of Mary (cf. Lk 1:35)(cf. Lk 1:35)(cf. Lk 1:35)(cf. Lk 1:35)....

(Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People, The Shrine: Memory, Presence and Prophecy of the Living God)





who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son, tttthe mighty Lord of the universe, he mighty Lord of the universe, he mighty Lord of the universe, he mighty Lord of the universe, you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace, you who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the God----Man: Man: Man: Man: we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we invoke you and implore yourwe invoke you and implore yourwe invoke you and implore yourwe invoke you and implore your aid. aid. aid. aid. Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, and


and sacred in God's sight, and sacred in God's sight, and sacred in God's sight, and sacred in God's sight, to wto wto wto whom be honor and glory and hom be honor and glory and hom be honor and glory and hom be honor and glory and majesty and dominionmajesty and dominionmajesty and dominionmajesty and dominion for ever and everfor ever and everfor ever and everfor ever and ever,,,, world without end. Amen. world without end. Amen. world without end. Amen. world without end. Amen.

Leader: O Mary, conceived without sin, ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Pray fPray fPray fPray for us who have recourse to you.or us who have recourse to you.or us who have recourse to you.or us who have recourse to you.

Leader: Lord God, with artistry beyond all telling you fashioned a holy temple for your Son in the

virginal womb of Blessed Mary; grant that, in faithfully safeguarding the grace of our baptism,

we may worship you in spirit and truth and become like Mary, a temple of your glory, through





December 5: The Robe of Christ






Leader: Mary Immaculate, pray for us. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Lord Lord Lord Lord Jesus Jesus Jesus Jesus Christ.Christ.Christ.Christ.


moment of your conception. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.us.us.us.

Leader: Hail, O Lady, Holy Queen, ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: You are You are You are You are the Robe of Christ.the Robe of Christ.the Robe of Christ.the Robe of Christ.

Reader 1: I will rejoice heartily in the Lord, my being exults in my God; For he has clothed me I will rejoice heartily in the Lord, my being exults in my God; For he has clothed me I will rejoice heartily in the Lord, my being exults in my God; For he has clothed me I will rejoice heartily in the Lord, my being exults in my God; For he has clothed me with garments of salvation, and wrapped me in a robe of justice, like a bridegroom with garments of salvation, and wrapped me in a robe of justice, like a bridegroom with garments of salvation, and wrapped me in a robe of justice, like a bridegroom with garments of salvation, and wrapped me in a robe of justice, like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem, as a bride adornadorned with a diadem, as a bride adornadorned with a diadem, as a bride adornadorned with a diadem, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. As the earth s herself with her jewels. As the earth s herself with her jewels. As the earth s herself with her jewels. As the earth brings forth its shoots, and a garden makes its seeds spring up; so will the Lord God brings forth its shoots, and a garden makes its seeds spring up; so will the Lord God brings forth its shoots, and a garden makes its seeds spring up; so will the Lord God brings forth its shoots, and a garden makes its seeds spring up; so will the Lord God make justice spring up, and praise before all the nations.make justice spring up, and praise before all the nations.make justice spring up, and praise before all the nations.make justice spring up, and praise before all the nations. Is 61:10-11


ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth.

Reader 2: While Jesus was speaking, a woman from the crowd called out and said to him, While Jesus was speaking, a woman from the crowd called out and said to him, While Jesus was speaking, a woman from the crowd called out and said to him, While Jesus was speaking, a woman from the crowd called out and said to him, “Blessed is the w“Blessed is the w“Blessed is the w“Blessed is the womb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.” He omb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.” He omb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.” He omb that carried you and the breasts at which you nursed.” He replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” L k 11:27-28

Leader: You are the highest honor of our race. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Your deed of hope will never be forgotten by those Your deed of hope will never be forgotten by those Your deed of hope will never be forgotten by those Your deed of hope will never be forgotten by those who tell of the might of God.who tell of the might of God.who tell of the might of God.who tell of the might of God.

Reader 3: In the face of In the face of In the face of In the face of youryouryouryour vocation, we can answer as Mary did to the Angel: “How is this vocation, we can answer as Mary did to the Angel: “How is this vocation, we can answer as Mary did to the Angel: “How is this vocation, we can answer as Mary did to the Angel: “How is this possible?”possible?”possible?”possible?”(cf. Luke 1:34). … I entrust you to the Virgin, who is Mother. Never forget her! … I entrust you to the Virgin, who is Mother. Never forget her! … I entrust you to the Virgin, who is Mother. Never forget her! … I entrust you to the Virgin, who is Mother. Never forget her! The Russian mystics said that in the momThe Russian mystics said that in the momThe Russian mystics said that in the momThe Russian mystics said that in the moment of spiritual turbulence it is necessary to ent of spiritual turbulence it is necessary to ent of spiritual turbulence it is necessary to ent of spiritual turbulence it is necessary to seek refuge under the mantle of the Holy Mother of God. Never leave there, covered seek refuge under the mantle of the Holy Mother of God. Never leave there, covered seek refuge under the mantle of the Holy Mother of God. Never leave there, covered seek refuge under the mantle of the Holy Mother of God. Never leave there, covered with her mantle!with her mantle!with her mantle!with her mantle! (Pope Francis’ Address to Seminarians, April 24, 2014)





who are the sinless Mother of your who are the sinless Mother of your who are the sinless Mother of your who are the sinless Mother of your Son,Son,Son,Son, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace, you who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the God----Man: Man: Man: Man: we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we invoke you and implorwe invoke you and implorwe invoke you and implorwe invoke you and implore your aid.e your aid.e your aid.e your aid. Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, and


and sacred in God's sight, and sacred in God's sight, and sacred in God's sight, and sacred in God's sight, to wto wto wto whom be honor and glorhom be honor and glorhom be honor and glorhom be honor and glory and majesty and dominiony and majesty and dominiony and majesty and dominiony and majesty and dominion for ever and everfor ever and everfor ever and everfor ever and ever,,,, world without end. Amen. world without end. Amen. world without end. Amen. world without end. Amen.


Leader: Lord our God, in answer to the prayers of the blessed and ever virgin Mary in her glory, cover

us with the protective mantle of the Mother of God and grant us unfailing health in body and

mind and spirit, freedom from sorrow and trouble in this life, and everlasting joy in heaven

through her Son and yours, Jesus Christ our Lord. ALL: ALL: ALL: ALL: AmenAmenAmenAmen....

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December 6: The Servant of the Lord


Leader: Mary, in everything you are beautiful. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: The stThe stThe stThe stain ain ain ain of original sin of original sin of original sin of original sin is not in you.is not in you.is not in you.is not in you.



Leader: You are the wisest of virgins. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: You are the kindest You are the kindest You are the kindest You are the kindest of mothers.of mothers.of mothers.of mothers.

Leader: Mary Immaculate, pray for us. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our Lord Jesus Lord Jesus Lord Jesus Lord Jesus Christ.Christ.Christ.Christ.

Leader: Holy Virgin, you were spotless from the very moment of your conception. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: BecausBecausBecausBecause you bore his Son, pray to the e you bore his Son, pray to the e you bore his Son, pray to the e you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.Father for us.Father for us.Father for us.

Leader: Hail, O Lady, Holy Queen, ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: You are the You are the You are the You are the Servant of the LordServant of the LordServant of the LordServant of the Lord....

Reader 1: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased. Upon Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased. Upon Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased. Upon Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased. Upon him I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations. He will not him I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations. He will not him I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations. He will not him I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations. He will not cry cry cry cry out, nor shout, nor make his voice heard in the street. A bruised reed he will not out, nor shout, nor make his voice heard in the street. A bruised reed he will not out, nor shout, nor make his voice heard in the street. A bruised reed he will not out, nor shout, nor make his voice heard in the street. A bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench. He will faithfully bring forth break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench. He will faithfully bring forth break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench. He will faithfully bring forth break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench. He will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow dim or be bruised until he establishes justice on the earth;justice. He will not grow dim or be bruised until he establishes justice on the earth;justice. He will not grow dim or be bruised until he establishes justice on the earth;justice. He will not grow dim or be bruised until he establishes justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for his teaching. Thus says God, the Lord.the coastlands will wait for his teaching. Thus says God, the Lord.the coastlands will wait for his teaching. Thus says God, the Lord.the coastlands will wait for his teaching. Thus says God, the Lord. Is 41:1-4



ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on eBlessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on eBlessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on eBlessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed arth; and blessed arth; and blessed arth; and blessed be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth.

Reader 2: Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. During those days Mary set out to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. During those days Mary set out to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. During those days Mary set out to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. During those days Mary set out and traveled and traveled and traveled and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and a loud voice and a loud voice and a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joyinfant in my womb leaped for joyinfant in my womb leaped for joyinfant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was . Blessed are you who believed that what was . Blessed are you who believed that what was . Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.”spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” Lk 1:38-44


Leader: You are the highest honor of our race. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Your deed of hope will never be forgotten by those who tell of the Your deed of hope will never be forgotten by those who tell of the Your deed of hope will never be forgotten by those who tell of the Your deed of hope will never be forgotten by those who tell of the might of God.might of God.might of God.might of God.

Reader 3: “[Ministry] is likewise an obedience to the Church in service: in availability and “[Ministry] is likewise an obedience to the Church in service: in availability and “[Ministry] is likewise an obedience to the Church in service: in availability and “[Ministry] is likewise an obedience to the Church in service: in availability and readiness to serve everyone, always and as best I can, following the example of 'Our readiness to serve everyone, always and as best I can, following the example of 'Our readiness to serve everyone, always and as best I can, following the example of 'Our readiness to serve everyone, always and as best I can, following the example of 'Our

Lady of Promptness' who hastens to serve Elizabeth her kinswomaLady of Promptness' who hastens to serve Elizabeth her kinswomaLady of Promptness' who hastens to serve Elizabeth her kinswomaLady of Promptness' who hastens to serve Elizabeth her kinswoman and is concerned n and is concerned n and is concerned n and is concerned for the kitchen of Cana when the wine runs out.”for the kitchen of Cana when the wine runs out.”for the kitchen of Cana when the wine runs out.”for the kitchen of Cana when the wine runs out.” (Pope Francis, Chrism Mass, April 17, 2014)


Leader: You are the highest honor of our race. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: MayMayMayMay GodGodGodGod makemakemakemake thisthisthisthis redoundredoundredoundredound totototo youryouryouryour everlastingeverlastingeverlastingeverlasting honor,honor,honor,honor, rewardingrewardingrewardingrewarding yyyyouououou withwithwithwith blessings.blessings.blessings.blessings.



who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy, the hope of ththe hope of ththe hope of ththe hope of the hopeless and sinful, e hopeless and sinful, e hopeless and sinful, e hopeless and sinful, we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace, you who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the Godyou who did bear the God----Man: Man: Man: Man: we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid. Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, and




Leader: Lord our God, through the Blessed Virgin Mary, you have shown us the example of a disciple, the

model of a servant, and the ideal of a handmaiden, who is faithful to the words of life; open our

hearts to receive your saving word and put it into practice, so that by the power of the Holy

Spirit it may speak to us in our daily lives and bring forth a rich harvest of holiness through





December 7: The Immaculate Conception


Leader: Mary, in everything you are beautiful. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: The stain The stain The stain The stain of original sin of original sin of original sin of original sin isisisis not in you. not in you. not in you. not in you.




Leader: Mary Immaculate, pray for us. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with Mary Immaculate, intercede for us with our our our our Lord Lord Lord Lord Jesus Christ.Jesus Christ.Jesus Christ.Jesus Christ.


moment of your conception. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.Because you bore his Son, pray to the Father for us.

Leader: Holy Virgin Mary, among women, there is no one like you born into the world: ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: You are the daughter and the servant of the most high and supreme King and Father of You are the daughter and the servant of the most high and supreme King and Father of You are the daughter and the servant of the most high and supreme King and Father of You are the daughter and the servant of the most high and supreme King and Father of

Heaven,Heaven,Heaven,Heaven,

Leader: You are the mother of our most holy Lord Jesus Christ. ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: You are theYou are theYou are theYou are the spouse of the Holy Spirit. spouse of the Holy Spirit. spouse of the Holy Spirit. spouse of the Holy Spirit. (Francis of Assisi, Antiphon for the Office of the Passion)

Reader 1: The Lord God then called to the man and asked him: Where are you? He answered, The Lord God then called to the man and asked him: Where are you? He answered, The Lord God then called to the man and asked him: Where are you? He answered, The Lord God then called to the man and asked him: Where are you? He answered, “I heard you in the garden; but I was af“I heard you in the garden; but I was af“I heard you in the garden; but I was af“I heard you in the garden; but I was afraid, because I was naked, so I hid.” Then raid, because I was naked, so I hid.” Then raid, because I was naked, so I hid.” Then raid, because I was naked, so I hid.” Then God asked: Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of God asked: Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of God asked: Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of God asked: Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I had forbidden you to eat? The man replied, “The woman whom you put which I had forbidden you to eat? The man replied, “The woman whom you put which I had forbidden you to eat? The man replied, “The woman whom you put which I had forbidden you to eat? The man replied, “The woman whom you put here with mehere with mehere with mehere with me————she gave me fruit from the tree, so I ate it.” Tshe gave me fruit from the tree, so I ate it.” Tshe gave me fruit from the tree, so I ate it.” Tshe gave me fruit from the tree, so I ate it.” The Lord God then asked he Lord God then asked he Lord God then asked he Lord God then asked the woman: What is this you have done? The woman answered, “The snake tricked the woman: What is this you have done? The woman answered, “The snake tricked the woman: What is this you have done? The woman answered, “The snake tricked the woman: What is this you have done? The woman answered, “The snake tricked me, so I ate it.” Then the Lord God said to the snake: Because you have done this, me, so I ate it.” Then the Lord God said to the snake: Because you have done this, me, so I ate it.” Then the Lord God said to the snake: Because you have done this, me, so I ate it.” Then the Lord God said to the snake: Because you have done this, cursed are you among all the animals, tame or wild; cursed are you among all the animals, tame or wild; cursed are you among all the animals, tame or wild; cursed are you among all the animals, tame or wild; oooon your belly you shn your belly you shn your belly you shn your belly you shall crawl, all crawl, all crawl, all crawl, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; the woman, and between your offspring and hers; the woman, and between your offspring and hers; the woman, and between your offspring and hers; tttthey will strike at your head, hey will strike at your head, hey will strike at your head, hey will strike at your head, while you strike at their heel. The man gave his wife the name “Eve,” because shewhile you strike at their heel. The man gave his wife the name “Eve,” because shewhile you strike at their heel. The man gave his wife the name “Eve,” because shewhile you strike at their heel. The man gave his wife the name “Eve,” because she was the mother of all the living.was the mother of all the living.was the mother of all the living.was the mother of all the living. Gn 3:9-15,20



ALL:ALL:ALL:ALL: Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed Blessed are you, daughter, by the Most High God, above all the women on earth; and blessed be the Lord God, the be the Lord God, the be the Lord God, the be the Lord God, the creator of heaven and earth. creator of heaven and earth. creator of heaven and earth. creator of heaven and earth.

Reader 2: Jesus’ mother and his brothers arrived. Standing outside they sent word to him and Jesus’ mother and his brothers arrived. Standing outside they sent word to him and Jesus’ mother and his brothers arrived. Standing outside they sent word to him and Jesus’ mother and his brothers arrived. Standing outside they sent word to him and called him. A crowd seated around him told him, “Your mother and your brothers called him. A crowd seated around him told him, “Your mother and your brothers called him. A crowd seated around him told him, “Your mother and your brothers called him. A crowd seated around him told him, “Your mother and your brothers and your sisters are outside asking for you.” But heand your sisters are outside asking for you.” But heand your sisters are outside asking for you.” But heand your sisters are outside asking for you.” But he said to them in reply, “Who are said to them in reply, “Who are said to them in reply, “Who are said to them in reply, “Who are my mother and my brothers?” And looking around at those seated in the circle he my mother and my brothers?” And looking around at those seated in the circle he my mother and my brothers?” And looking around at those seated in the circle he my mother and my brothers?” And looking around at those seated in the circle he

said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.”brother and sister and mother.”brother and sister and mother.”brother and sister and mother.” Mk 3:31-35

ALALALALL:L:L:L: The Gospel of the Lord.The Gospel of the Lord.The Gospel of the Lord.The Gospel of the Lord.


Reader 3: Mary, in fact, is wholly associated with the victory of Jesus Christ, her Son, over Mary, in fact, is wholly associated with the victory of Jesus Christ, her Son, over Mary, in fact, is wholly associated with the victory of Jesus Christ, her Son, over Mary, in fact, is wholly associated with the victory of Jesus Christ, her Son, over sin sin sin sin and death; she is free from every shadow of death and is completely filled with life. and death; she is free from every shadow of death and is completely filled with life. and death; she is free from every shadow of death and is completely filled with life. and death; she is free from every shadow of death and is completely filled with life. As death no longer has any power over the risen Jesus As death no longer has any power over the risen Jesus As death no longer has any power over the risen Jesus As death no longer has any power over the risen Jesus (cf. Romans 6:9)(cf. Romans 6:9)(cf. Romans 6:9)(cf. Romans 6:9), thus, by a grace , thus, by a grace , thus, by a grace , thus, by a grace and a singular privilege of almighty God, Mary has left death behind, she hasand a singular privilege of almighty God, Mary has left death behind, she hasand a singular privilege of almighty God, Mary has left death behind, she hasand a singular privilege of almighty God, Mary has left death behind, she has overcome it. overcome it. overcome it. overcome it. ………… Because Because Because Because of this Mary is in herself a hymn of this Mary is in herself a hymn of this Mary is in herself a hymn of this Mary is in herself a hymn to life: she is the creature to life: she is the creature to life: she is the creature to life: she is the creature in whom the word of Christ is already realized: “I have come that they may have in whom the word of Christ is already realized: “I have come that they may have in whom the word of Christ is already realized: “I have come that they may have in whom the word of Christ is already realized: “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it in abundance”life, and that they may have it in abundance”life, and that they may have it in abundance”life, and that they may have it in abundance” (John 10:10)(John 10:10)(John 10:10)(John 10:10).... Pope Benedict XVI on December 8, 2011





who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son,who are the sinless Mother of your Son, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, the mighty Lord of the universe, you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy,you who are inviolate and altogether holy, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, the hope of the hopeless and sinful, we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. we sing your praises. We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace,We bless you, as full of every grace, you who diyou who diyou who diyou who did bear the Godd bear the Godd bear the Godd bear the God----Man: Man: Man: Man: we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we bow before you; we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid.we invoke you and implore your aid. Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, Rescue us, O holy and inviolate Virgin, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from every necessity that presses upon us, from any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, andfrom any darkness in our lives, and

from any temptation to sin.from any temptation to sin.from any temptation to sin.from any temptation to sin. You indeed are our only hopeYou indeed are our only hopeYou indeed are our only hopeYou indeed are our only hope most sure most sure most sure most sure



Leader: Father, you prepared the Virgin Mary to be the worthy mother of your Son. You let her share

beforehand in the salvation Christ would bring by his death, and kept her sinless from the first

moment of her conception. Help us by her prayers to live in your presence without sin,

through Christ our Lord. ALL: ALL: ALL: ALL: AmenAmenAmenAmen....


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