A.D. 1959 October 11
The Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost
Proper 23
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
O God, our refuge and strength, who art the author of all godliness: Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear the devout prayers of thy Church, and grant that those things which we ask faithfully, we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ thy Son 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
- Psalm 105:23–44
- II Maccabees 6
- Matthew 27:1–26
Prefaces
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.
Liturgical Colours
Green
Philip, Deacon and Evangelist
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold