OFFICE OF THE BVM.
R. Go forth, proceed prosperously, and reign.
Let us pray
O God, Who through the blessed Angela didst cause a new community of sacred virgins to flourish in Thy Church; grant that, through her intercession, we may live in an angelic manner, and, renouncing all earthly things, be found worthy to enjoy those that are eternal.
LAUDS
Ant. The kingdom of heaven is 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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