A.D. 2017 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 A
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
1979 Lectionary — Year A
- 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 Seventh Wednesday of Easter
Collects
O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Lessons
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 119:121–144
- Isaiah 4:2–6 (optional)
- Luke 10:17–24
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold