(V. After childbirth thou didst remain a pure virgin.)
R. Dei genitrix, intercede pro nobis.
(R. Mother of God, intercede for us.)
Oremus.
(Let Us Pray.)
Deus, qui salutis æternæ beatæ Mariæ virginitate fœcunda humano generi præmia præstitisti: tribue quæsumus, ut ipsam pro nobis intercedere sentiamus, per quam meruimus Auctorem vitæ suscipere, Dominum nostrum Jesum Christum Filium tuum.
(O God, Who, by the fruitful virginity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, hast given to mankind the rewards of eternal salvation: grant, we beseech Thee, that we may be sensible of the benefits of her intercession, by whom we have received the Author of life, Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son.)
R. Amen.
(R. Amen.)
From The Purification Till Easter.