A.D. 2012 March 25
The Fifth Sunday in Lent (Passion Sunday)
Collects
We beseech thee, almighty God, mercifully to look upon thy people, that by thy great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore, both in body and soul, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
and
Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lessons
Epistles and Gospels
Table of Lessons
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 119:33–72
- Exodus 3 or Sirach 2
- John 12
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 119:73–104
- Exodus 5 or Sirach 3
- II Timothy 3
Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year II
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Liturgical Colours
Purple
The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Lady Day)
Collects
We beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts, that, as we have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel, so by his cross and passion, we may be brought unto the glory of his resurrection, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lessons
Epistles and Gospels
Table of Lessons
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 119:33–72
- Sirach 2
- John 12
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 119:73–104
- Sirach 3
- II Timothy 3
Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year II
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold