A.D. 1984 May 31

Ascension Day

Felipe Gil de Mena, *Elijah Taken up into the Air in a Chariot of Fire*, 17th century, National Sculpture Museum, Valladolid.

Acclamations

Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Collects

Grant we beseech thee, Almighty God, that like as we do believe thine only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended into the heavens, so we may also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with him continually dwell; 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 thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who, after his most glorious Resurrection, manifestly appeared to all his Apostles, and in their sight ascended up into heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where he is, thither we might also ascend, and reign with him in glory.

Liturgical Colours

White or Gold

References

The Visitation of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth and Zechariah

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 Almighty God, by whose grace Saint Elizabeth rejoiced with the blessed Virgin Mary and greeted her as the Mother of our Lord: Look with favor upon thy lowly servants, that, with the same blessed Mary, we may magnify thy holy Name and rejoice to hail her Son as our Savior; 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

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