A.D. 2023 September 1

The Friday in the Thirteenth 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 1; 2
II Samuel 19 or 19:1–30
Ephesians 1:15–23

Evening Prayer

Psalm 3; 4
Jonah 3
Matthew 4

Liturgical Colors

Green