A.D. 2020 May 1
Saint Philip and Saint James, Apostles
Collects
Almighty God, who gave to your apostles Philip and James grace and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in life and death the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year A
Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two
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
Red
References
The Third Friday of Easter
Collects
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Lessons
Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 105:23–45
- Daniel 6:1–15 (optional)
- Colossians 2:8–23
Liturgical Colors
White or Gold