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ail, spouse of God, virgin, sacred plant of the Order of St. Francis, thou vessel of purity, thou bright model of the Sisters: St. Clara, lead us, through thy prayers, to the kingdom of heaven.

V. In thy comeliness and thy beauty.

R. Go forth, proceed prosperously, and reign.

e beseech Thee, O Lord, grant that Thy servants, who celebrate the commemoration of Thy virgin, St. Clara, may, through her intercession, become partakers of the heavenly joys and co-heirs of Thy only begotten Son, Who liveth and reigneth, etc.

new star shines forth [sprung out], a brilliant light has appeared; light of brightness [clearness] came; the splendor of heaven burst forth; for the