A.D. 2008 July 6

The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

Proper 9

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

Grant to us, Lord, we beseech thee, the spirit to think and do always such things that are right; that we, who cannot do any thing that is good without thee, may by thee be enabled to live according to thy will; 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 A

Zechariah 9:9–12
Psalm 145 or 145:1–13
Romans 7:21–8:6
Matthew 11:25–30

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 12; 13; 14
Ruth 1
I Corinthians 6

Evening Prayer

Psalm 17
Esther 2
Acts 28:1–15

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