A.D. 1957 October 31
The Thursday in the Twentieth Week After Trinity
Collects
O God, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee, mercifully grant that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lessons
Table of Lessons
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 144; 145; 146
- Sirach 14
- Luke 17
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 147; 148; 149; 150
- Sirach 15
- Colossians 1
Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year I
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
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 unspeakable joys, which thou hast prepared for those who unfeignedly love thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lessons
Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year I
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 147; 148; 149; 150
- II Esdras 2:42–48
- Hebrews 11:32–12:2
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold