Wednesday, August 9 : Book of hours of Sinai

Inexpressible birth, conception without seed, exempt of corruption, the deliverance of a mother that has no spouse. The birth of God renews the human nature; this is why all the generations magnify you as is due, O mother and Spouse of God! O my Christ, friend of man, God of all goodness, in the middle of the night, before the trumpet sounds, as the scripture says, “Rise, the Spouse is here!” Purify my soul and my mind, and give me the force to go to meet you with the wise virgins. When the souls of the just are filled with Joy while sinners groan and cry, when judgement is at the door, and you appear as one coming down from heaven, spare me then , O compassionate One, have mercy and save me. You who are without beginning, uncreated, Son of God, Supreme Deity, in your mercy save me, and give me the strength to stand in your presence, without flinching, till morning that I might worship you and glorify you, O my Creator. Glory be to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Roman Catholic Ordinary Calendar – rosary,team