Vespers for Pentecost XIII

"My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior….”

The lections for today may be found here. As Thursday was the Feast of St. Mary, also known as the Feast of the Assumption, and as we are in her octave, I thought it best to recite the monastic form of the Salve Regina.

Mary, we hail you, Mother and Queen compassionate; 
Mary, most holy, great, and pure we hail you. 
To you your children, members of Chri…