A.D. 2014 August 23
The Saturday in the Tenth Week After Pentecost
Proper 15
Collects
Almighty God, who hast given thy only Son to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin and also an example of godly life: Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavor ourselves to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 104
- II Samuel 23:1–7, 13–17 (optional)
- Acts 9:10–19a
Liturgical Colours
Green
Eve of Saint Bartholomew
Collects
O Almighty and everlasting God, who didst give to thine apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach thy Word: Grant, we beseech thee, unto thy Church to love what he believed and to preach what he taught; 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 Two
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