A.D. 1972 July 16

The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

Proper 10

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

Let your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of your humble servants; and, that we may receive what we ask, teach us by your Holy Spirit to ask only those things that are pleasing to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the same Spirit lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A

Isaiah 55
Psalm 65
Romans 8:7–17
Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 40
I Samuel 7
I Corinthians 15:1–34

Evening Prayer

Psalm 39; 41
Ezra 4
Titus 2

Prefaces

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.

Liturgical Colors

Green