A.D. 1991 April 25
Saint Mark the Evangelist
Collects
Almighty God, who by the hand of Mark the evangelist hast given to thy Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God: We thank thee for this witness, and pray that we may be firmly grounded in its truth; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year B
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 145
- Sirach 2:1–11
- Acts 12:25–13:3
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Who, in the multitude of thy saints, hast compassed us about with so great a cloud of witnesses, that we, rejoicing in their fellowship, may run with patience the race that is set before us; and, together with them, may receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.
Liturgical Colours
Red
References
The Fourth Thursday of Easter
Collects
O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of thy people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calleth us each by name, and follow where he doth lead; who, with thee and the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lessons
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 50
- Wisdom 5:9–23
- Colossians 2:8–23
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 59; 60 (optional) or Psalm 114; 115
- Exodus 34:1–17 (optional)
- Luke 6:39–49
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold