A.D. 1976 March 25
The Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Lady Day)
Collects
We beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts, that we who have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ, announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion be brought unto the glory of his resurrection; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year B
- Isaiah 7:10–14
- Psalm 45 or Psalm 40:5–10 or Canticle 3
- Hebrews 10:4–10
- Luke 1:26–38
Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 110; 132 or 110:1–5; 132
- Wisdom 9:1–12
- John 1:9–14
1979 Lectionary — Year B
- Isaiah 7:10–14
- Psalm 40:1–11 or 40:5–10 or Canticle 3
- Hebrews 10:5–10
- Luke 1:26–38
Prefaces
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, thou hast caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of thy glory in the face of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold
References
The Thursday in the Third Week of Lent
Collects
Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lessons
Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 83 (optional) or Psalm 42; 43
- Genesis 46:1–7, 28–34
- Mark 6:30–46
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 85; 86
- Jeremiah 10:11–24 (optional)
- I Corinthians 9:1–15
Liturgical Colours
Purple