A.D. 2005 August 26

The Friday in the Fourteenth Week After Pentecost

Proper 16

Collects

Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; 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

Psalm 136
II Samuel 13 or 13:1–29, 38–39
Colossians 2:8–19

Evening Prayer

Psalm 137; 138
Amos 7
John 20

Liturgical Colors

Green