OFFICE OF THE BVM.
V. The just the Lord leadeth the righteous way.
R. And showeth him the kingdom of God.
Prayer as above
SECOND VESPERS
Ant. O thou most excellent teacher, light of the holy Church, St. Francis, lover of the divine law, pray for us to the Son of God.
Versicle and Response as at Lauds. Prayer as above
COMMEMORATION OF ST. JANE FRANCES FREMIOT DE CHANTAL
FIRST VESPERS
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. In thy comeliness and thy beauty.
R. Go forth, proceed prosperously, and reign.
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