A.D. 2001 October 21

The Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost

Proper 24

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

Set us free, loving Father, from the bondage of our sins, and in your goodness and mercy give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in our Savior Jesus Christ; 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 C

Genesis 32:3–8, 22–30
Psalm 121
II Timothy 3:14–4:5
Luke 18:1–8

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 118
II Kings 11
Acts 1:15–26

Evening Prayer

Psalm 120; 121
Isaiah 3
Mark 4:35–5:20

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