A.D. 2004 August 22

The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost

Proper 16

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 Lord, we beseech thee, let thy continual pity cleanse and defend thy Church; and because it cannot continue in safety without thy succor, preserve it evermore by thy help and goodness; 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

Isaiah 28:14–22
Psalm 46
Hebrews 12:15–29 or 12:18–29
Luke 13:22–30

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 118
II Samuel 10
Philippians 3

Evening Prayer

Psalm 120; 121
Amos 3
John 18:1–27

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