V. Let us bless the Father, and the Son with the Holy Spirit. R. Be praised and exalted above all things for ever. Let us pray. Almighty, ever­-living God, who have permitted us, your servants ...

Almighty and everlasting God, to whom we owe the grace ... through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.