A.D. 1943 April 30
The Friday in Easter Week
Collects
Almighty Father, who gave your only Son to die for our sins and to rise for our justification: Give us grace so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may always serve you in pureness of living and truth; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year B
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 118
- Exodus 13:1–2, 11–16 (optional)
- John 16:1–15
1979 Lectionary — Year B
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 sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold
References
Eve of Saints Philip and James
Collects
Almighty God, who gave to your apostles Philip and James grace and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in life and death the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Through the great shepherd of your flock, Jesus Christ our Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to be with them always, even to the end of the ages.
Liturgical Colors
Red