#mossaic

A beautiful and remarkably well preserved mosaic floor from ancient Rome has been discovered by archaeologists in northern Italy.

O SPEM MIRAM

V. O Wonderful hope which you gave to those who wept for you at the hour of your death, promising after your departure to be helpful to your brethren. R. Fulfill, O Father, what you have said, and help us by your prayers. V. O you, who did shine illustrious by so many miracles, wrought in the bodies of the sick, bring us the help of Christ to heal our sick souls. R. Fulfill, O Father, what you have said, and help us by your prayers. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. R. Fulfill, O Father, what you have said, and help us by your prayers. V. Pray for us, O holy Father, St. Dominic. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. V. Let us pray. O God, who have enlightened Your Church by the eminent virtues and preaching of Saint Dominic, Your Confessor and our Father, mercifully grant that by his prayers we may be provided against all temporal necessities, and daily improve in all spiritual good. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. R. Amen.