A.D. 2034 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 C

  • I Samuel 2:1–10
  • Psalm 113
  • Romans 12:9–16b
  • Luke 1:39–57

Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two

Morning Prayer
  • Psalm 72
  • I Samuel 1:1–20
  • Hebrews 3:1–6
Evening Prayer
  • Psalm 146; 147
  • Zechariah 2:10–13
  • John 3:25–30

1979 Lectionary — Year C

  • 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 Wednesday After Pentecost

Proper 3

Collects

Grant, O Lord, that the course of this world may be peaceably governed by your providence; and that your Church may joyfully serve you in confidence and serenity; 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 Two

Morning Prayer
  • Psalm 38
  • Proverbs 17:1–20
  • Matthew 12:43–50
Evening Prayer
  • Psalm 119:25–48
  • Deuteronomy 4:25–31 (optional)
  • I Timothy 3

Liturgical Colors

Green

Ember Day

Collects

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, in your divine providence you have appointed various orders in your Church: Give your grace, we humbly pray, to all who are [now] called to any office and ministry for your people; and so fill them with the truth of your doctrine and clothe them with holiness of life, that they may faithfully serve before you, to the glory of your great Name and for the benefit of your holy Church; 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.

or

O God, you led your holy apostles to ordain ministers in every place: Grant that your Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, may choose suitable persons for the ministry of Word and Sacrament, and may uphold them in their work for the extension of your kingdom; through him who is the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

or

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 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 C

I
  • Numbers 11:16–17, 24–29
  • Psalm 99 or Psalm 27:1–9
  • I Corinthians 3:5–11
  • John 4:31–38
II
  • I Samuel 3:1–10
  • Psalm 63:1–8
  • Ephesians 4:11–16
  • Matthew 9:35–38
III
  • Exodus 19:3–8
  • Psalm 15
  • I Peter 4:7–11
  • Matthew 16:24–27

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.

or

Because in Jesus Christ our Lord you have received us as your sons and daughters, made us citizens of your kingdom, and given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth.

Liturgical Colors

Purple

References