A.D. 2015 December 13
The Third Sunday in Advent (Gaudete Sunday)
Acclamations
Celebrant: Surely the Lord cometh quickly;
People: Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Collects
O Lord Jesus Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation; Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at thy second coming to judge the world, we may be found an acceptable people in thy sight; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Lessons
Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year C
Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 107:1–22
- Sirach 49
- Revelation 5
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 (Rose optional)
References
Lucy, Martyr at Syracuse, 304
Caravaggio, The Burial of Saint Lucy, 1608, Sanctuary of Saint Lucy at the Sepulchre, Syracuse, Italy.
Liturgical Colours
Red