Almighty and merciful God, Who didst lay upon our mother Eve
the fit punishment for her disobedience that she should bear children in
sorrow, I offer to Thee all the pains of my child-bearing in propitiation for
my sins; and I thank Thee that, through Thy help, the fruit of my womb has been
safely brought forth into the world, and reborn in Baptism.
According to the example of the Mother of Thy only-begotten
Son, I also offer to Thee my child for Thy holy service, and will earnestly
strive to bring it up to Thy honor. To this end give me, through the
intercession of the most blessed Virgin, Thy grace; bless me and my child, and
grant that we may live according to Thy will here, and hereafter may obtain
everlasting happiness.
Through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord. Amen.
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