SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD The Octave Day of Christmas Introit Salve, sancta Parens (Ps 45:1) Hail, O Mother most holy, who in childbirth didst bring forth the Monarch: him who o’er heaven and earth reigneth for ever and ever. (Ps) My heart is inditing of a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made unto the King. GLORY. Hail, O Mother... The Gloria is said.
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God, w ho by the fruitful virginity of Blessed Mary hast
bestowed upon mankind the reward of eternal salvation: grant, we beseech thee, that we may know the help of her intercession, through whom we have been accounted worthy to receive the Author of our life, Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Gradual Diffusa est gratia (Ps 45:2b,4) Full of grace are thy lips: because God hath blessed thee for ever. V. Because of the word of truth, of meekness, and righteousness: and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. Alleluia Post partum Alleluia. Alleluia. After childbirth, thou remainedst a pure virgin: Mother of God, intercede for us. Alleluia. The Creed is said.
Offertory Felix namque es Blessed art thou, O holy Virgin Mary, and most worthy of all praise: for out of thee arose the Sun of righteousness, Christ our God.
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