A.D. 1989 January 22

The Third Sunday before Lent (Septuagesima Sunday)

Collects

O Lord, we beseech thee favorable to hear the prayers of thy people; that we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifully delivered by thy goodness, for the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Lessons

Epistles and Gospels

  • I Corinthians 9:24–27
  • Matthew 20:1–16

Revised Table of Lessons (1922)

Morning Prayer
  • Psalm 107
  • Genesis 1:1–2:3
  • John 1:1–18 or Revelation 21:1–14
Evening Prayer
  • Psalm 108; 109
  • Genesis 2:4–25 or Jeremiah 10:1–16
  • Mark 10:1–16 or Revelation 21:15–22:5

Liturgical Colours

Purple

References

Vincent, Spanish Deacon and Martyr

Liturgical Colours

Red

References