A.D. 2008 October 31
The Friday in the Twenty-Fourth Week After Trinity
Collects
O God, our refuge and strength, who art the author of all godliness: Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear the devout prayers of thy church, and grant that those things which we ask faithfully, we may obtain effectually, 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 II
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 144; 145; 146
- Sirach 10:6–8, 12–24
- Acts 7:17–34
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 147; 148; 149; 150
- Sirach 11:7–28
- Acts 7:35–8:4
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 II
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 147; 148; 149; 150
- II Esdras 2:42–48
- Hebrews 11:32–12:2
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold