A.D. 1959 December 21
Thomas the Apostle
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
Almighty and everliving God, who for the more confirmation of the faith didst suffer thy holy Apostle Thomas to be doubtful in thy Son’s resurrection; Grant us so perfectly, and without all doubt, to believe in thy Son Jesus Christ, that our faith in thy sight may never be reproved; through him 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
Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Through the great shepherd of thy flock, Jesus Christ our Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to preach the gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to be with them always, even unto the end of the ages.
Liturgical Colours
Red
References
The Fourth Monday of Advent
Collects
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and come among us, and with great might succor us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen.
Lessons
Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Liturgical Colours
Purple
O Rex Gentium
Antiphons
O King of the Nations, and their desire;
the Corner-stone, who makest both one:
Come and save mankind,
whom thou formedst of clay.
Liturgical Colours
Purple