Say 15 x a day from Nov 30 through Dec 24
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V. Hail and blessed be the hour and moment at which the Son of God was born,
R. Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold.
V. In that hour vouchsafe, O my God, I beseech Thee,
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Come to me, O Divine Savior, vouchsafe to be born in my heart. Grant that, taught by Thine example, and assisted by Thy grace, I may be poor in spirit and humble of heart. Keep me chaste and obedient. I wish to live but for Thee, and to do all things
O glorious Apostle Thomas! who didst lead to Christ so many unbelieving nations, hear now the prayers of the faithful, who beseech thee to lead them to that same Jesus, Who, in five days, will have shown Himself to His Church. That we may merit to a
NOVENA FOR CHRISTMAS
December 16
O Shepherd that rulest Israel, Thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep, come to guide and comfort us. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
December 17
O Wisdom that comest out of the mouth of the Most High, that reachest fro
The Apostles chose Stephen the deacon, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, whom the Jews stoned whilst he prayed, saying: "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit, and lay not this sin to their charge."
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V. By the merits and prayers of blessed Stephen,
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