A.D. 2009 March 19
Saint Joseph
Collects
O God, who from the family of your servant David raised up Joseph to be the guardian of your incarnate Son and the spouse of his virgin mother: Give us grace to imitate his uprightness of life and his obedience to your commands; 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 B
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Morning Prayer
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
References
The Thursday in the Third Week of Lent
Collects
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; 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 83 (optional) or Psalm 42; 43
- Jeremiah 10:11–24
- Romans 5:12–21
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 85; 86
- Genesis 46:1–7, 28–34 (optional)
- John 8:21–32
Liturgical Colors
Purple