A.D. 1952 April 17

Thursday of Easter Week

Acclamations

Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
People: The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Collects

Almighty God, you show those in error the light of your truth so that they may turn to the path of righteousness: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year B

Acts 3:11–26
Psalm 8
Luke 24:36–49

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 111; 112
Numbers 13 or 13:1–3, 17–33
Mark 11:1–26

Evening Prayer

Psalm 113; 114
Job 15
Hebrews 7

Prefaces

But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was offered for us, and has taken away the sin of the world; who by his death has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again has won for us everlasting life.

Liturgical Colors

White or Gold