A.D. 1941 April 25
Saint Mark the Evangelist
Collects
Almighty God, by the hand of Mark the evangelist you have given to your Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God: We thank you for this witness, and pray that we may be firmly grounded in its truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year C
- Isaiah 52:7–10
- Psalm 2 or 2:7–10
- Ephesians 4:7–8, 11–16
- Mark 1:1–15 or Mark 16:15–20
Prefaces
For in the multitude of your saints, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses, that we might rejoice in their fellowship, and run with endurance the race that is set before us; and, together with them, receive the crown of glory that never fades away.
Liturgical Colors
Red
References
The Second Friday of Easter
Collects
Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: 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, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lessons
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 16; 17
- Daniel 3:1–18
- I John 3:1–10
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 134; 135
- Exodus 16:23–36 (optional)
- Luke 3:15–22
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold