A.D. 2017 December 17
The Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)
Collects
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let thy bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year B
- Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–11
- Psalm 126 or Canticle 3
- I Thessalonians 5:16–24
- John 1:6–8, 19–28
Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 103
- Isaiah 13:6–13 (optional)
- II Thessalonians 2:1–3, 13–17
Other lectionaries
1979 Lectionary — Year B
- Isaiah 65:17–25
- Psalm 126 or Canticle 3
- I Thessalonians 5:12–28 or 5:16–28
- John 1:6–8, 19–28 or John 3:23–30
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 (Rose optional)