A.D. 2023 November 30

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

Psalm 78:1–18
Sirach 11 or 11:1–9, 18–28
John 1:35–42

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 Last Week After Pentecost

Proper 29

Collects

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in thy well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.