A.D. 2009 April 16

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 108; 110
Numbers 12
Mark 10:32–52

Evening Prayer

Psalm 109
Job 14
Hebrews 5:11–6:20

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