A.D. 2036 December 14

The Third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday)

Collects

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — Year C

Daily Office Lectionary — Year One

Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Other lectionaries

1979 Lectionary — Year C

Prefaces

Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that when he shall come again in power and great triumph to judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to behold his appearing.

Liturgical Colors

Purple (Rose optional)

References