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OFFICE OF THE BVM.

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 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 terrestrial things, stored up treasures for heaven by word and deed.

Versicle and Response as at Lauds

Let us pray

O God, Who hast vouchsafed to enlighten Thy Church by the merits and teaching of blessed Dominic, Thy confessor, grant that, through his intercession, it may not be left destitute of temporal assistance, and may continually advance in spiritual growth.

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