A.D. 1959 March 25
Wednesday of Holy Week
Acclamations
Celebrant: Blessed be our God.
People: World without end. Amen.
Collects
Assist us mercifully with thy help, O Lord God of our salvation, that we may enter with joy upon the contemplation of those mighty acts, whereby thou hast given us life and immortality; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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 C
Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who for our sins was lifted high upon the cross, that he might draw the whole world to himself; who by his suffering and death became the author of eternal salvation for all who put their trust in him.
Liturgical Colours
Red
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 C
- 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