The final verse of the office in the old rite is: Divinum auxilium maneat semper vobiscum (May the divine assistance remain ever with us), The response in the monastic usage is: Et cum fratribus nostris absentibus. Amen (and with our absent brethren. Amen) We will miss you all, but our prayers will be with you.
Thank you Prof. Mahrt, from one who wishes he could be there and prays that this year's Colloquium will bring particular blessings and joy to all participants.
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