A.D. 1948 March 25
Maundy Thursday
Acclamations
Celebrant: Blessed be our God.
People: World without end. Amen.
Collects
Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, did institute the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may thankfully receive the same in remembrance of him, who in these holy mysteries giveth us a pledge of life eternal, the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who now liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Lessons
Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A
Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who, having loved his own which were in the world, loved them unto the end, and on the night before he suffered, did institute these holy mysteries: That we, receiving the benefits of his Passion, and being quickened by his Resurrection, might be made partakers of his divine nature.
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold
References
The Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Virgin Mary (Lady Day)
Acclamations
Celebrant: Blessed be God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Collects
We beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts, that, as we have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel, so by his Cross and passion we may be brought unto the glory of his resurrection; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Lessons
Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A
- Isaiah 7:10–14
- Psalm 40:1–13 or Canticle Magnificat
- Hebrews 10:5–10
- Luke 1:26–38
Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Because in the Mystery of the Word made flesh, thou hast caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of thy glory in the face of thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold