152 THE ORDER OF MASS II. For Celebrations of the Saints 9. The Blessed Virgin Mary May God, who through the childbearing of the Blessed Virgin Mary willed in his great kindness to redeem the human race, be pleased to enrich you with his blessing. ℟. Amen. May you know always and everywhere the protection of her, through whom you have been found worthy to receive the author of life. ℟. Amen. May you, who have devoutly gathered on this day, carry away with you the gifts of spiritual joys and heavenly rewards. ℟. Amen. And 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. ℟. Amen. III. Other Blessings 10. In Celebrations for the Dead May the God of all consolation bless you, for in his unfathomable goodness he created the human race, and in the Resurrection of his Only Begotten Son he has given believers the hope of rising again. ℟. Amen. To us who are alive, may God grant pardon for our sins, and to all the dead, a place of light and peace. ℟. Amen. So may we all live happily for ever with Christ, whom we believe truly rose from the dead. ℟. Amen. And 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. ℟. Amen.
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