A.D. 2038 April 4
The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Laetare Sunday)
Acclamations
Celebrant: Bless the Lord who forgiveth all our sins.
People: His mercy endureth for ever.
Collects
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which giveth life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; 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
Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Who dost bid thy faithful people cleanse their hearts, and prepare with joy for the Paschal feast; that, fervent in prayer and in works of mercy, and renewed by thy Word and Sacraments, they may come to the fullness of grace which thou hast prepared for those who love thee.
Liturgical Colours
Purple (Rose optional)
References
Martin Luther King, Jr., Renewer of Society, 1968
Liturgical Colours
Red