mercifully grant that, being filled with the sweetness of Thy love, we may, through the guidance of his counsels and by the aid of his merits, attain unto the joys of the life everlasting. Through Our Lord.
LAUDS
Ant. O fruitful olive in the House of God! Blessed Francis, all aglow with the fire of charity and scintillating with the brilliancy of thy miracles, make us worthy of participating in the light and the sweetness which thou dost enjoy.
Versicle, Response, and Prayer as above
COMMEMORATION OF ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL
BOTH VESPERS
Ant. She was held in the highest esteem by all, because she feared God greatly; nor did any one speak an evil word of her.
V. The Lord was well pleased in thee.
R. And thy God rejoiced on account of thee.
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