A.D. 2013 October 31
The Thursday in the Twenty-Third 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.
Lessons
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 59; 60 (optional) or Psalm 103
- Sirach 31:12–18, 25–31; 32:1–2 (optional)
- Matthew 13:18–23
Liturgical Colours
Green
Eve of All Saints’ Day (Halloween)
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
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 34
- Wisdom 3:1–9
- Revelation 19:1, 4–10
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