A.D. 2014 August 3

The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost

Proper 13

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

Almighty and merciful God, it is only by your grace that your faithful people offer you true and laudable service: Grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your heavenly promises; 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 A

Nehemiah 9:16–21
Psalm 78:1–26 or 78:14–26
Romans 8:35–39
Matthew 14:13–21

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 84
I Samuel 23
Romans 4

Evening Prayer

Psalm 85
Hosea 1
John 7:1–24

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