A.D. 2013 July 25

James the Elder, 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

O gracious God, whose servant and apostle James was first among the Twelve to suffer martyrdom for the Name of Jesus Christ: We beseech thee to pour out upon the leaders of thy Church that spirit of self-denying service, by which they may have true authority among thy people; through the same 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

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 Thursday in the Ninth Week After Pentecost

Proper 11

Collects

O God, who declarest thine almighty power most chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace, that we, running the way of thy commandments, may obtain thy gracious promises, and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure; 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.