A.D. 2012 July 25

Saint James, Apostle and Martyr

Collects

Grant, O merciful God, that as thine holy Apostle Saint James, leaving his father and all that he had, without delay was obedient unto the calling of thy Son Jesus Christ, and followed him; so we, forsaking all worldly and carnal affections, may be evermore ready to follow thy holy commandments; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lessons

Epistles and Gospels

Acts 11:27–12:3a
Matthew 20:20–28

Revised Table of Lessons (1922)

Morning Prayer

Psalm 119:33–72
Jeremiah 45
Mark 1:14–20

Evening Prayer

Psalm 119:73–104
Jeremiah 26:1–15
Mark 5:21–43

Liturgical Colours

Red

References

“James the Great” at Wikipedia
“James the Apostle, Saint” at An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church

The Wednesday in the Eighth Week After Trinity

Collects

Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of thy name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.