A.D. 2012 May 31
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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
Revised Common Lectionary — Year B
Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
1979 Lectionary — Year B
- Zephaniah 3:14–18a
- Psalm 113 or Canticle 9
- Colossians 3:12–17
- Luke 1:39–49
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 After Pentecost
Proper 3
Collects
Grant, O Lord, that the course of this world may be peaceably governed by your providence; and that your Church may joyfully serve you in confidence and serenity; 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 Two
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 37:19–42
- Deuteronomy 4:32–40 (optional)
- I Timothy 4
Liturgical Colors
Green