The Blue Scapular Prayer Book

64 Chosen to be His Mother, in Him and through Him you were redeemed more than any other human being! Preserved from the effects of original sin, you were conceived and came into this world in the state of sanctifying grace. Full of grace! In today’s feast we venerate this mystery of faith. Today, together with the entire Church, we venerate the redemption which took place in you. This very special participation in the redemption of the world and man was reserved for you alone: exclusively for you. Hail Mary, Alma Redemptoris Mater ! You, who are the first among the redeemed, help us, the people of the twentieth century which is drawing to a close, and, at the same time, the people of the second millennium after Christ, to find our share in the mystery of redemption. Help us to understand the profound divine dimension, and, at the same time, the human dimension of this mystery, and to have a fuller access to its inexhaustible riches. We ask all this of you on today’s feast: O gracious, O compassionate, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.