A.D. 1918 May 31
The Visitation of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth and Zechariah
Acclamations
Celebrant: Blessed be God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Collects
Almighty God, by whose grace Elizabeth rejoiced with the blessed virgin Mary and greeted her as the mother of the Lord: look with favor on your lowly servants, that, with Mary, we may magnify your holy Name and rejoice to acclaim her Son as our Savior; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A
- Zephaniah 3:14–18
- Psalm 113 or Canticle 8
- Colossians 3:12–17
- Luke 1:39–56
Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold
References
The Friday in the First Week After Pentecost
Proper 3
Collects
O Lord, we entreat you mercifully to hear us, and grant that we, to whom you have given the desire to pray, may by your mighty aid be defended and comforted in all our adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lessons
Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Liturgical Colors
Green