Matins Now, my lips, speak and proclaim the great praises of the Virgin Mother of God. Be on my behalf, O sovereign Virgin, deliver me from the enemy by your courage. Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to Love also, who is one God in three Persons, now and forever, and without end. Amen. God save you, Virgin, Lady of the world, Queen of heaven and of virgins, Virgin. Morning Star, God save you, full of divine grace, beautiful and pure. Hurry, O Lady, for the sake of the world, for it recognizes you as its defender. God appointed you from eternity to be the Mother of the Word, with whom He created: earth, sea, and heaven, and chose you, when Adam sinned, to be the spouse of God. God chose you, and long before gave Him a dwelling place in His tabernacle. Hear, Mother of God, my prayer. May my cries touch your breast. Prayer Holy Mary, Queen of Heaven, Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Lady of the world, who forsakes no sinner nor despises; turn your compassionate eyes upon me, O Lady, and obtain for me from your beloved Son the forgiveness of all my sins, so that I, who now venerate with devotion your holy and Immaculate Conception, may merit in the next life to attain the reward of blessedness, through the grace of your most blessed Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit forever. Amen. Prima Sede, in my favor, (...) God save you, a table adorned for God, a sacred pillar of great strength. A house dedicated to the everlasting God, always preserved a virgin from sin. Before you were born, you were, a holy Virgin, conceived in the blessed womb of Anne. You are the creative Mother of living mortals. You are the door of the Saints, the Lady of the Angels. You are a strong squadron against the enemy, Star of Jacob, Refuge of the Christian. God created the Virgin in the Holy Spirit, and adorned all His works with them. Hear my prayer, Mother of God. May my cries touch Your breast. (Prayer) Third Thirst in my favor, (...) God save You, throne of the great Solomon, Ark of the Covenant, Fleece of Gideon. Iris of the clear sky, Bush of vision, Honeycomb of Samson, Blooming rod, Whom He chose to be His Mother, and from You was born the Son of God. Thus He freed You from original guilt, of no sin is there in You. You, who dwell there on those heights, and have Your Throne above the pure clouds. Hear my prayer, Mother of God. May my cries touch Your breast. (Prayer) Sixth Seek in my favor, (...) God save you, Virgin, temple of the Trinity, joy of the angels, example of purity, Who gladdens the sad with your clemency, Garden of delight, Palm of patience. You are the blessed and priestly Land. You are the royal symbol of chastity. City of the Most High, Eastern Gate, you are Grace itself, singular Virgin. Like a fragrant lily among hard thorns, such are You, Lady, among creatures. Hear, Mother of God, my prayer. May my cries touch Your breast. (Prayer) Ninth Seek in my favor, (...) God save you, City, garrisoned with towers, of David, well-fortified with weapons. Always burning with supreme charity, the strength of the dragon was prostrated by You. O woman so strong! O undefeated Judith! You who encouraged the Supreme David. From Egypt the healer was born of Rachel, Mary gave us the Savior of the world. My companion is all beautiful, there is no stain of original sin in her. Hear my prayer, Mother of God, may my cries touch your breast. (Prayer) Vespers Be on my behalf, (...) God save you, clock that, running late, served as a sign to the Incarnate Word. So that man may rise to the highest heights, God descends from heaven to creatures. With the clear rays of the Sun of Justice, the Virgin shines, giving the sun covetousness. You are a beautiful lily that breathes fragrance among the thorns. You break the wrath of the serpent with your power. You illuminate the blind who err. You caused the Sun to rise so fruitful, and as if with clouds you covered the world. Hear my prayer, Mother of God, may my cries touch your breast. (Prayer) Compline Pray to God, O Virgin, to convert us, that His wrath may turn away from us. Be in my favor, (...) God save You, Immaculate Virgin Mother, Queen of clemency, crowned with stars. You are purified above the Angels. At God's right hand, You are adorned with gold. Through You, Mother of Grace, we deserve to see God on high, with all pleasure. For You are the Hope of the poor wanderers and a safe Harbor for sailors. Star of the sea and sure health, and the Door that stands open to Heaven. Oil is poured out, O Virgin, and Your servants have always loved You. Hear my prayer, Mother of God. May my cries touch Your breast. (Prayer) Offering We humbly offer these prayers to You, O pious Virgin, because, as our guide, You go before, and in our agony You encourage us, O sweet Mother Mary. Amen. Amen.