Gradual of Most Holy Name of Mary

Psalm 44:12

Thou art blessed and venerable, O Virgin Mary, who with purity unstained was found to be the Mother of our Saviour. ℣. Virgin Mother of God, He whom the whole world was unable to contain enclosed Himself in thy womb, being made man.

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Ver. 12. Lord. Heb. adonaiic, “thy master,” and worship him, (H.) like a dutiful wife. 1 Pet. iii. 6. and 3 K. i. 16. — God is not found in the Sept. The title belongs to Jesus Christ, the spouse, who has been twice called God before. C.

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