A.D. 2016 October 27

The Thursday 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.

Lessons

Revised Table of Lessons (1922)

Morning Prayer

Psalm 120; 121; 122; 123; 124; 125
Ecclesiastes 6
Luke 22:39–53

Evening Prayer

Psalm 126; 127; 128; 129; 130; 131
Ecclesiastes 7:1–14
Luke 22:54–71

Liturgical Colours

Green

Eve of Saints Simon and Jude

Collects

O almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the head corner-stone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an holy temple acceptable unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.