A.D. 2015 January 25
The Third Sunday After the Epiphany
Collects
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; 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
- Psalm 103
- Genesis 13:2–18 (optional)
- John 5:2–18
1979 Lectionary — Year B
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.
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1. Of God the Father
For you are the source of light and life; you made us in your image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
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2. Of God the Son
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.
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3. Of God the Holy Spirit
For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in all the world.
Liturgical Colors
Green
The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle
Collects
O God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we pray, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show ourselves thankful to you by following his holy teaching; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of 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
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
White or Gold