dominican saints

First Vespers:

Ant. This is a wise Virgin whom the Lord found watching, who took her lamp and oil, and when the
Lord came she entered with Him into the marriage feast.

V. Pray for us Blessed Catherine
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

Lauds:

Ant. Come, O my chosen one, and I will place my throne in thee, for the King hath exceedingly desired thy beauty

V. Virgins shall be led to the King after her
R. Her companions shall be presented to Thee

Second Vespers:

Ant. She has girded her loins with courage and hath strengthened her arm; therefore shall her lamp not be put out forever

V. Pray for us Blessed Catherine
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

Prayer:

Let us Pray:
O God, who forsakest no one who trust in thee, and dost mercifully hear him who meekly entreats Thee, grant we Thee, that what we can not obtain by our own merits we may receive through the patronage of Thy virgin Blessed Catherine. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.