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“The Birth of the Virgin Mary” by Esteban Murillo (Louvre, Paris)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Father of mercy,<\/div>\n
give your people help and strength from heaven.<\/div>\n
The birth of the Virgin Mary’s Son<\/div>\n
was the dawn of our salvation.<\/div>\n
May this celebration of her birthday<\/div>\n
bring us closer to lasting peace.<\/div>\n
Grant this though our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,<\/div>\n
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit. Amen.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
— Collect for the Feast of the Birth of Mary<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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