A.D. 1948 September 29

Saint Michael and All Angels (Michaelmas)

Collects

O everlasting God, who hast ordained and constituted the services of Angels and men in a wonderful order: Mercifully grant that, as thy holy Angels alway do thee service in heaven, so by thy appointment they may succour and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lessons

Epistles and Gospels

Revelation 12:7–12
Matthew 18:1–10

Revised Table of Lessons (1922)

Morning Prayer

Psalm 139; 140; 141
II Kings 6:8–17
Acts 12:1–11

Evening Prayer

Psalm 142; 143
Daniel 10:4–21
Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43

Liturgical Colours

White or Gold

References

“Michael (archangel)” at Wikipedia
“Michaelmas” at Wikipedia
“Michael” at An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church

The Wednesday in the Nineteenth Week After Trinity

Collects

Lord, we beseech thee, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow thee the only God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.