A.D. 1940 October 26

The Saturday in the Twenty-Third Week After Trinity

Collects

Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lessons

Revised Table of Lessons (1922)

Morning Prayer

Psalm 119:105–144
Ecclesiastes 9
Luke 23:50–24:12

Evening Prayer

Psalm 119:145–176
Ecclesiastes 10:5–18
Luke 24:13–53

Liturgical Colours

Green

Eve of Saints Simon and Jude

Collects

O almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner-stone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.