A.D. 2006 November 1

All Saints’ Day

This feast may also be observed on November 5.

Collects

O Almighty God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of thy Son Christ our Lord: Grant us grace so to follow thy blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys which thou hast prepared for those who unfeignedly love thee; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — Year B

Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two

Morning Prayer

Psalm 111; 112
II Esdras 2:42–47
Hebrews 11:32–12:2

Evening Prayer

1979 Lectionary — Year B

Sirach 2:1–11 or 2:7–11
Psalm 149
Ephesians 1:11–23 or 1:15–23
Luke 6:20–36 or 6:20–26

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

White or Gold

References

The Wednesday in the Twenty-First Week After Pentecost

Proper 25

Collects

Almighty and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.