ADMISSION TO THE CONFRATERNITY 251 CONCLUDING RITE 14. The celebrant, with his hands outstretched, concludes the rite with a solemn blessing. All those present bow their heads: Celebrant: he Lord be with you. All reply: And with your spirit. Celebrant: Bow down for the blessing. ay God, who through the childbearing of the Blessed Virgin Mary willed in his great kindness to redeem the human race, and who deigned to accept you into the Confraternity of her Immaculate Conception, be pleased to enrich you with his blessing. All reply: Amen. Celebrant: ay you know always and everywhere the protection of her, through whom you have been found worthy to receive the author of life. All reply: Amen. Celebrant: ay you, who have devoutly gathered on this day, carry away with you the gifts of spiritual joys and heavenly rewards to honor the Immaculate Virgin. All reply: Amen. 15. Then the celebrant blesses all present: nd may the blessing of almighty God, the Father, and the Son, ✠ and the Holy Spirit, come down on you and remain with you for ever. T M M M A
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjI2Mw==