A.D. 1957 May 30
Ascension Day
Felipe Gil de Mena, Elijah Taken up into the Air in a Chariot of Fire, 17th century, National Sculpture Museum, Valladolid, Spain.
Collects
Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
or
Grant, we pray, Almighty God, that as we believe your only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended into heaven, so we may also in heart and mind there ascend, and with him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year A
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 24; 96
- Daniel 7:9–14 (optional)
- Matthew 28:16–20
Other lectionaries
1979 Lectionary — Year A
Prefaces
Through your dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord. After his glorious resurrection he openly appeared to his disciples, and in their sight ascended into heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where he is, there we might also be, and reign with him in glory.
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold
References
Eve of the Visitation
Collects
Father in heaven, by your grace the virgin mother of your incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed in keeping your word: Grant us who honor the exaltation of her lowliness to follow the example of her devotion to your will; 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
Evening Prayer
Prefaces
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold