A.D. 2008 December 21
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Collects
We beseech thee, Almighty God, to purify our consciences by thy daily visitation, that when thy Son our Lord cometh he may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, 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
- II Samuel 7:1–11, 16
- Canticle 3 or Psalm 89:1–4, 19–26
- Romans 16:25–27
- Luke 1:26–38
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 8; 84
- Genesis 3:8–15 (optional)
- John 3:16–21
1979 Lectionary — Year B
Prefaces
Because thou didst send thy beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.
Liturgical Colours
Purple
Saint Thomas the Apostle
Collects
Everliving God, who didst strengthen thine apostle Thomas with sure and certain faith in thy Son’s resurrection: Grant us so perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting in thy sight; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year B
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Through the great shepherd of thy flock, Jesus Christ our Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to be with them always, even unto the end of the ages.
Liturgical Colours
Red