A.D. 2016 October 27
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 Two
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 50
- Sirach 31:12–18, 25–31; 32:1–2
- Luke 11:53–12:12
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 59; 60 (optional) or Psalm 103
- Nehemiah 1 (optional)
- Revelation 12:7–17
Liturgical Colours
Green
Eve of Saints Simon and Jude
Collects
O God, we thank thee for the glorious company of the apostles, and especially on this day for Simon and Jude; and we pray that, as they were faithful and zealous in their mission, so we may with ardent devotion make known the love and mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; 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