"I am the Immaculate Conception."
Paradise of the children of Eve, refuge of sinners, consolation of the afflicted, solace in sorrow, light in darkness, enclosure for the homeless, rest for the weary, health of the sick, gate of heaven....
Pray for us who have recourse to thee, and for those who do not have recourse to thee, especially the enemies of the Church and those recommended to thee.
Cause of our joy! Pray for us!
Hail, city of refuge!
Hail, David's high tower!
With battlements crown'd
And girded with power!
Filled at thy Conception
With love and with light!
The dragon by thee
Was shorn of his might!
O Woman most valiant!
O Judith thrice blest!
As David was nurs'd
On fair Abisag's breast;
As the Saviour of Egypt
Upon Rachel's knee:
So the world's great Redeemer
Was cherish'd by thee:
Amen.
Happy Feast Day!
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