A.D. 2008 November 30

The First Sunday in Advent (Advent Sunday)

Acclamations

Celebrant: Surely the Lord cometh quickly;
People: Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Collects

Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year B

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer

Prefaces

Because thou didst send thy beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.

Liturgical Colours

Purple

References

Andrew the Apostle (Andermas)

Luca Giordano, The Crucifixion of Saint Andrew, 1659, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.

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 God, who didst give such grace unto thy holy Apostle Saint Andrew that he readily obeyed the call of thy Son Jesus Christ, and didst bring his brother with him: Grant unto us all, that we, being called by thy holy Word, may have grace to follow him without delay, and forthwith bring those near to us into his gracious presence; 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 B

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