OFFICE OF THE BVM.
V. The just the Lord leadeth the righteous way.
R. And showeth him the kingdom of God.
Prayer as above
SECOND VESPERS
Ant. This man, despising the world, and triumphing over terrestrial things, stored up treasures for heaven by word and deed.
Versicle and Response as at Lauds. Prayer as above
COMMEMORATION OF ST. FRANCIS SERAPHICUS
FIRST VESPERS
Ant. I liken him to the wise man, who built his house upon a rock.
V. The Lord loved him and adorned him.
R. He clothed him with a robe of glory.
Let us pray
O God, Who, through the merits of blessed Francis, dost enlarge Thy Church by the progeny of a new spiritual family; grant unto us that,
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