A.D. 2110 September 14
Holy Cross Day
unknown sculptor, Black Christ, 17th century, Church of Saint Philip, Portobelo, Panama. Photograph: Adam Jones, 2013-12-20, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Acclamations
Celebrant: Blessed be our God.
People: World without end. Amen.
Collects
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross that he might draw the whole world unto himself: Mercifully grant that we, who glory in the mystery of our redemption, may have grace to take up our cross and follow 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
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who for our sins was lifted high upon the cross, that he might draw the whole world to himself; who by his suffering and death became the author of eternal salvation for all who put their trust in him.
Liturgical Colours
Red
References
The Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Proper 19
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 God, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee: Mercifully grant, that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; 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.
Lessons
Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A
- Sirach 27:30–28:7
- Psalm 103 or 103:1–14
- Romans 14:5–12
- Matthew 18:21–35
Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.
Liturgical Colours
Green