A.D. 2103 June 24
Nativity of Saint John Baptist (Midsummer Day)
Collects
Almighty God, by whose providence thy servant John Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of thy Son our Saviour, by preaching of repentance: Make us so to follow his doctrine and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching, and after his example constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth’s sake; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lessons
Epistles and Gospels
Revised Table of Lessons (1922)
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 116; 117; 118
- Sirach 48:1–10
- Luke 3:1–20
Evening Prayer
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold
References
The Fifth Sunday after Trinity
Collects
Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lessons
Epistles and Gospels
Revised Table of Lessons (1922)
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 116; 117; 118
- I Samuel 17:1–54 or Wisdom 1
- Mark 6:53–7:23 or Romans 13
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 119:1–32
- I Samuel 20:1–17 or I Samuel 26 or Wisdom 2
- Matthew 6 or Acts 14
Liturgical Colours
Green