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