Blessed Virgin

Salve, Regina, Mater misericordira ; vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve.

Ad te clamamus, exsules filii Bevae ;

Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes in hac lacrymarum valle.

Eia ergo, advocata nostra, illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte.

Et Jesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsilium ostende ;

O clemens, o pia, o dulcis Virgo Maria !

Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genitnx,

Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Ohristi.

LET TJS PRAY.

O almighty and everlasting God, who, by the co-operation of the Holy Ghost, didst prepare the body and soul of Mary, glorious Virgin and Mother, to become the worthy habitation of thy Son ; grant that we may be delivered from present evils, and from everlasting death by Her gracious intercession, in whose commemoration we rejoice. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

OREMUS.

Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui gloriosra Virginis matris Manse corpus et animam, ut dignum Filii tui habitaculum effici mereretur, Spiritu sancto cooperante, prseparasti : da, ut cujus commemoratione lsetamur, ejus pia intercessione ab instantibus malis, et a morte perpetua Uberemur. Per eumdem Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.

Tou would do well to add the Litany of our Lady. An Indulgence of three hundred days, for each time it is reoited, has been granted by the Churoh.

THE LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN.

Kyrie, elei'son.

Christe, ele'ison.

Kyrie, ele'ison.

Christe, audi nos.

Ohriste, exaudi nos.

Pater de coelis, Deus, miserere nobis.

Fili, Eedemptor mundi, Dens, miserere nobis.

Spiritus Sancte, Deus, miserere nobis.

Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus, miserere nobis.

Sancta Maria, ora pro nobis.

Sancta Dei Genitrix, ora, etc.

Sancta Virgo virginum,

Mater Chnsti,

Mater divinse gratise,

Mater purissima,

Mater castissima,

Mater inviolata,

Mater intemerata,

Mater amabilis,

Mater admirabilis,

Mater Creatoris,

Mater Salvatoris,

Virgo prudentissima,

Virgo veneranda,

Virgo prsedicanda,

Virgo potens,

Virgo clemens,

Virgo fidelis,

Speculum justitise,

Sedes sapientiae,

Causa nostras lsatitiae,

Vas spirituale,

Vas honorabile,

Vas insigne devotionis,

Eosa mystica,

Turns Davidica,

Turris eburnea,

Domus aurea,

Foederis area,

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ graciously hear us. God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us. Holy trinity, one God, have mercy on us. Holy Mary, pray for us. Holy Mother of God, pray, etc. Holy Virgin of virgins, Motner of Christ, Mother of divine grace, Mother most pure, Mother most chaste, Mother inviolate, Mother undefiled, Mother most amiable, Mother most admirable, Mother of our Creator, Mother of our Redeemer, Virgin most prudent, Virgin most venerable, Virgin most renowned, Virgin most powerful, Virgin most merciful, Virgin most faithful, Mirror of justice, Seat of wisdom, Cause of our joy, Spiritual vessel, Vessel of honour, Vessel of singular devotion, Mystical Rose, Tower of David, Tower of ivory, House of gold, Ark of the covenant.

NIGHT PRAYERS.

Gate of heaven,

Morning star,

Health of the weak,

Refuge of sinners,

Comforter of the afflicted,

Help of Christians,

Queen of Angels,

Queen of Patriarchs,

Queen of Prophets,

Queen of Apostles,

Queen of Martyrs,

Queen of Confessors,

Queen of Virgins,

Queen of all Saints,

Queen conceived without original sin,

Queen of the most holy Rosary. '

O Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, 0 Lord. O Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, 0 Lord. O Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. y. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

LET US PRAY.

Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that we thy servants may enjoy constant health of body and mind : and by the florious intercession of Blessed Lary, ever Virgin, be delivered from all present affliction, and come to that joy which is eternal. Through Christ our Lord. Amen,

Janua coeli, Stella matutina, Salus infirmorum, Refugium peocatorum, Consolatrix afflictorum, Auxilium Christianorum, Regina Angelorum, Regina Patriarcharum, Regina Prophetarum, Regina Apostolorum, Regina Marty rum, Regina Confessorum, Regina Virginum, Regina Sanctorum omnium, Regina sine labe originali concepta.

Regina sacratissimi Rosani.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis pec- cata^ mundi, parce nobis,

Domine. Agnus Dei, qui tollis pec- cata mundi, exaudi nos.

Domine. Agnus Dei, qui tollis pec- cata mundi, miserere nobis. Christe, audi nos. Christe, exaudi nos.

^. Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genitrix,

8t. Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi.

OREMUS.

Concede nos famulos tuos, quaesumus, Domine Deus, perpetua mentis et corporis sanitate gaudere : et gloriosa beatae Mariae semper virginis intercessione, apraesenti liberari tristitia, et aeterna perfrui laetitia. Per Christum Dominum nos-r trum. Amen,

Here invoke the Holy Angels, whose protection is, indeed, always so much needed by us, but never so much as during the hours of night. Say with the Church :

Sancti Angeli, custodes nostri, defendite nos in praelio, ut non'pereamus in tremendo judicio. f. Angelis suisDeus mandavit de te, lit custodiant te in omnibus viis tuis.

Holy Angels, our loving Guardians, defend us in the hour of battle, that we may not be lost at the dreadful judgment. f. God hath given his Angels charge over thee, ft. That they may guard thee in all thy ways.

OREMUS. LET US PRAY,

Deus, qui ineffabili^rovi- 0 dentia sanctos Angelos tuos ad nostram custodiam tere dignaris : largire supplicibus tuis, et eorum semper protectione defendi, et seterna societate gaudere. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.

God, who in thy wonderful providence hast been pleasmit- ed to appoint thy holy Angels for our guardians : mercifully hear our prayers, and grant we may rest secure under their protection, and enjoy their fellowship in heaven, for ever, Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Then beg the assistance of the Saints by the following antiphon and prayer of the Church :

Ant. Sancti Dei omnes, Ant. All ye Saints, vouchintercedere dignemini pro safe to intercede for us and nostra omniumque salute. for all men, that we may be saved.

And here you may add a special mention of the Saints to whom you bear a particular devotion, either as your Patrons or otherwise ; as also of those whose Feast is kept in the Church that day, or at least who have been commemorated in the Divine Office.

This done, remember the necessities of the Church Suffering ; aud beg of God that he will give to the

NIGHT PRAYERS. souls in Purgatory a plaoe < peace. For this intention :

PSALM

From the depths I have cried to thee, 0 Lord : Lord, hear my voice.

Let thine ears he attentive to the voice of my supplication.

If thou wilt observe iniquities, 0 Lord : Lord, who shall endure it ?

For with thee there is merciful forgiveness : and by reason of thy law, I have waited for thee, O Lord.

My soul hath relied on his word, my soul hath hoped in the Lord.

From the morning-watch even until night : let Israel hope in the Lord.

Because with the Lord there is mercy : and with him plentiful redemption.

And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

Eternal rest give to them, O Lord.

And let perpetual light shine upon them. y. From the gate of hell,

&. Deliver their souls, 0 Lord.

May they rest in peace, gi. Amen. f. O Lord, hear my prayer,

&. And let my cry come unto thee.

LET US PRAY.

0 God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, give

)f refreshment, light, and •eoite the usual prayers :

De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine : Domine, exaudi vocem meam.

Fiant aures tuse intendentes : in vocem deprecationis mera.

Si iniquitates observaveri, Domine : Domine, quis sustinebit ?

Quia apud te propitiatio est : et propter legem tuam sustinui te, Domine.

Sustinuit anima mea in verbo ejus : speravit anima mea in Domino.

A custodia matutina usque ad noctem : speret Israel in Domino.

Quia apud Dominum misericordia : et copiosa apud eum redemptio.

Et ipse redimet Israel : ex omnibus iniquitatibus ejus.

Requiem seternam dona eis, Domine.

Et lux perpetua luoeat eis. f. A porta inferi, &. Erue, Domine, animas eorum.

Requiescant in pace, ft. Amen. y. Domine, exaudi orationem meam,

&. Et clamor meus ad te veniat.

OREMUS.

Fidelium Deus omnium Oonditor et Redemptor, ani^ mabus famulorum famularuinque tuarum, reioissionem cunotorum tribue peccatorum : ut indulgentiam, quam semper optaverunt, piis supplicationibu consequantur. Qui vivis et regnas in ssecula sseculorum. to the souls of thy servants departed the remission of all their sins : that through the help of pious supplications, they may obtain the pardon they have alwayB desired, Who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen. Amen.

Here make a speoial memento of such of the Faithful departed as have a particular claim upon your charity ; after which, ask of God to give you his assistance, whereby you may pass the night free from danger. Say then, still keeping to the words of the Church :

Ant. Salva nos, Domine, vigilantes, custodi nos dormientes : ut vigilemus cum Christo, et requiescamus in pace. y. Dignare, Domine, nocte ista,

$. Sine peccato nos custodire. y. Miserere nostri, Domine,

Miserere nostri. y. Fiat misericordia tua, Domine, super nos,

Quemadmodum speravimus in te. y. Domine, exaudi orationem meam,

&. Et clamor meus ad te veniat.

Ant. Save us, O Lord, whilst awake, and watch us as w* sleep; that we may watea with Christ, and rest in peace. y. Vouchsafe, O Lord, this night,

To keep us without sin. y. Have mercy on ue, 0 Lord,

Have mercy on us. f. Let thy mercy, 0 Lord, be upon us, gt. As we have hoped in thee y. O Lord, hear my prayer,

And let my cry come unto thee.

ORBMTJS.

Visita, qurasumus, Domine, habitationem istam, et omnes insidias inimici ab ea longe repelle : Angeli tui sancti habitant in ea, qui

LET US PRAY.

Visit, we beseech thee, O Lord, this house and family, and drive from it all snares of the enemy ; let thy holy Angels dweU herein, who may

NIGHT PRAYERS. keep us in peace, and may thy blessing be always upon us. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, Gtod, world without end. Amen. nos in pace custodiant, et benedictio tua sit super nos semper. Per Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum, Filium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus sancti Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum. Amen.

And finally, as a olose to the day, you may recite those words, whioh were the last uttered, by our Redeemer, on the Cross. The Churoh offers them to God, eaoh day, at Compline.

Into thy hands, O Lord, I In manus tuas, Domine, commend my soul. commendo spiritum meum.