A.D. 2011 October 30

The Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost

Proper 26

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

Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, as we live among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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

Micah 3:5–12
Psalm 43
I Thessalonians 2:9–20
Matthew 23:1–12

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 148
II Kings 17 or 17:1–28, 41
Acts 7:35–8:3

Evening Prayer

Psalm 149; 150
Isaiah 12
Mark 10:1–31

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