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With all our heart we follow you in awe;
we long to see you face to face.
Lord, do not disappoint our hope, alleluia.

From the Dominican Ordo:

Blessed Sibyllina, born at Pavia, Italy, about 1287, was left an orphan when quite young and at the age of twelve was afflicted with total blindness.  The Sisters of Penance befriended her and clothed her in the habit of the Order.  She had a special devotion to Christ crucified and to the Holy Spirit.  She lived as a recluse at the church of the Preachers where many people sought her out asking for prayers.  She died on March 19, 1367.

O Lord,
enkindle our hearts with the fire of the Spirit,
who wonderfully renewed Blessed Sibyllina.
Filled with that heavenly light
may we come to know Jesus Christ crucified
and always grow in your love.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen.

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When the prince of pastors comes again,
you will receive from him an unfading crown of glory, alleluia.

From the Dominican Ordo:

Blessed Isnard was born at Chiampo, near Vicenze, Italy, toward the end of the twelfth century and entered the Order at Bologna around 1218.  He was known as “a fervent religious, a grace-filled preacher, and a virgin in body and mind,” as well as a worker of miracles.  He founded the priory at Pavia, which he wisely governed until his death on March 19, 1244.

For more on the life of Blessed Isnard, click here.

God of truth,
you drive away the darkness of ignorance
by the light of your wisdom.
By the life and prayers of Blessed Isnard
increase the strength of our faith,
and let no trials extinguish in us the fire of your grace
which shone forth in him.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen.

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