A.D. 2023 May 21

The Seventh Sunday 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

Revised Common Lectionary — Year A

Acts 1:6–14
Psalm 68:1–10, 33–36
I Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11
John 17:1–11

Daily Office Lectionary — Year One

Morning Prayer

Psalm 66; 67
Ezekiel 3:16–27
Ephesians 2:1–10

Evening Prayer

Psalm 19; 46
Exodus 3:1–12 (optional)
Matthew 10:24–33, 40–42

Other lectionaries

1979 Lectionary — Year A

Acts 1:1–14 or 1:8–14 or Ezekiel 39:21–29
Psalm 68:1–20 or Psalm 47
I Peter 4:12–19 or Acts 1:1–14 or 1:8–14
John 17:1–11

Prefaces

Through your dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord. After his glorious resurrection he openly appeared to his disciples, and in their sight ascended into heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where he is, there we might also be, and reign with him in glory.

Liturgical Colors

White or Gold