A.D. 2103 June 24

Nativity of Saint John Baptist (Midsummer Day)

Artemisia Gentileschi, *Nativity of Saint John the Baptist*, c. 1635, Museum of the Prado, Madrid.

Collects

Almighty God, by whose providence thy servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of thy Son our Saviour by preaching of repentance: Make us so to follow his doctrine and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching; and after his example constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth’s sake, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lessons

Epistles and Gospels

Table of Lessons

Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year I

Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Liturgical Colours

White or Gold

References

The Fifth Sunday after Trinity

Jan Frans van Geel and Jan Baptist van Hool, *The Calling of Saint Peter and Saint Andrew*, c. 1828–c. 1830, Saint Andrew’s Church, Antwerp.

Collects

Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lessons

Epistles and Gospels

Table of Lessons

Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year I

Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Liturgical Colours

Green