A.D. 2004 May 31

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Collects

Father in heaven, by whose grace the virgin mother of thy incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed in keeping thy word: Grant us who honor the exaltation of her lowliness to follow the example of her devotion to thy will; 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 C

Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two

Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Other lectionaries

1979 Lectionary — Year C

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 Monday After Pentecost

Proper 4

Collects

O God, whose never-failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth: We humbly beseech thee to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.