A.D. 2008 May 1
Ascension Day
Felipe Gil de Mena, Elijah Taken up into the Air in a Chariot of Fire, 17th century, National Sculpture Museum, Valladolid, Spain.
Acclamations
Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
People: The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Collects
Almighty God, whose only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven: May our hearts and minds also there ascend, and with him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lessons
Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A
Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Through your dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who after his most glorious resurrection appeared to his Apostles, and in their sight ascended into heaven to prepare a place for us; that where he is, there we might also ascend, and reign with him in glory.
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold
References
Philip and James, Apostles
Acclamations
Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is risen!
People: The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Collects
Almighty God, you gave to your apostles Philip and James the grace and strength to bear witness to Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life: Grant that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in life and death the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 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 A
Daily Office Lectionary
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Through the great shepherd of your flock, Jesus Christ our Lord, who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to preach the Gospel and to teach all nations, and promised to be with them always, even to the end of the ages.
Liturgical Colors
Red