A.D. 2013 November 1

All Saints’ Day

Collects

O almighty God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of the Son Christ our Lord: Grant us grace so to follow thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those unspeakable joys, which thou hast prepared for them that unfeignedly love thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lessons

Epistles and Gospels

Revelation 7:2–12
Matthew 5:1–12

Revised Table of Lessons (1922)

Morning Prayer

Psalm 1; 2; 3; 4; 5
Wisdom 5:1–16
Revelation 19:6–10

Evening Prayer

Psalm 6; 7; 8
Sirach 44:1–15
Revelation 7:9–17

Liturgical Colours

White or Gold

References

“All Saints’ Day” at Wikipedia
“All Saints’ Day” at An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church

The Friday 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.