A.D. 2017 March 25
The Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary (Lady Day)
Collects
Pour your grace into our hearts, O Lord, that we who have known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ, announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross and passion be brought to the glory of his resurrection; 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 A
- Isaiah 7:10–14
- Psalm 45 or Psalm 40:5–10 or Canticle 15
- Hebrews 10:4–10
- Luke 1:26–38
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
1979 Lectionary — Year A
- Isaiah 7:10–14
- Psalm 40:1–11 or 40:5–10 or Canticle 15
- Hebrews 10:5–10
- Luke 1:26–38
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 Saturday 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
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 136
- Genesis 47:27–48:7 (optional)
- John 8:47–59
Liturgical Colors
Purple