Vespers, Annunciation of the Lord, 25 March

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Officiant O Lord, you have given us the Holy Scríptures for our
instrùction; grant us also the help of your Holy Spirit, that we
may hear your Wòrd in the depths of our héarts; and growing
thereby in repentance and faith, may serve your eternal
púrpose for your creàtion, and praise you in the Light of the
Appèaring of our Lord Jesus Chríst:
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For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and
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for ever. Amen.
The Officiant carries the Bible from the altar to the lectern and holding it
before him says
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Officiant The light of Christ enlightens all men. Let us attend.
The Vigil continues with four Old Testament readings each followed by a
psalm, a New Testament reading followed by a canticle and a non-scriptural
reading followed by the Magnificat
Psalm 110
Antiphon (Luke 1:26, 27)
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The angel Gabriel was sent to Mary, a virgin betrothed to Joseph.
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