Vespers, Annunciation of the Lord, 25 March

Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now,
and shall be for ever. Amen.
Antiphon
Hymn to Mary
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viii Officiant Let us magnify her who is greater and more glorious than the
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powers of heaven.
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All
Every tongue is at a loss to praise you, O Mother of Christ our
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God, for even the spirits of heaven are rapt in silent wonder.
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In your goodness then accept our faith in the virgin birth, for
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you know our love is inspired by the Spirit who overshadowed
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you. You intercede for the whole Christian people and so we
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magnify you.
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