by imitating him, we may despise terrestrial things, and ever rejoice in the participation of heavenly gifts.
LAUDS
Ant. Well done, thou good and faithful servant; because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will place thee over many things; enter thou into the joy k of thy Lord.
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 the things of earth, stored up treasures for heaven by word and deed.
Versicle and Response as at Lauds. Prayer as above
COMMEMORATION OF ST. CLARA FIRST VESPERS
Ant. Come, O spouse of Christ, accept the crown which the Lord hath prepared for thee from eternity.
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