OFFICE OF THE BVM.
V. In thy comeliness and thy beauty.
R. Go forth, proceed prosperously, and reign.
Let us pray
We beseech Thee, O Lord, grant to Thy servants, who celebrate the commemoration of Thy holy virgin Clara, that, through her intercession, we may become partakers of the heavenly joys, and co-heirs of Thy only-begotten Son.
LAUDS
Ant. The kingdom of heaven is A like to a merchant seeking good pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, sold all that he had, and bought it.
V. Grace is poured abroad in thy lips.
R. Therefore hath God blessed thee for ever.
Prayer as above
SECOND VESPERS
Ant. Come, O spouse, etc.
As at First Vespers Versicle and Response as at Lauds. Prayer as above
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