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The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
146
Deuteronomy 2 or 2:1–9, 14–19, 24–37
Luke 2:22–52
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
147
James 4
John 1:43–51
Almighty God, you gave to your apostles Philip and James the grace and strength to bear witness to Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life: 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.
Almighty and everlasting God, you called your servant N. to preach the Gospel to the people of _________ [or to the __________ people]: Raise up in this and every land evangelists and heralds of your kingdom, that your Church may proclaim the unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Fourth Friday of Easter
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
148
Deuteronomy 3
Luke 3:1–22
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
149; 150
Job 30
James 5
O God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd of your people: Grant that, when we hear his voice, we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
O God, our heavenly Father, you raised up your faithful servant N. to be a [Bishop and] pastor in your Church and to feed your flock: Give abundantly to all pastors the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that they may minister in your household as true servants of Christ and stewards of your divine mysteries; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria and Teacher of the Faith, 373
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
1; 2
Deuteronomy 4 or 4:1–18, 24–40
Luke 3:23–38
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
3; 4
Job 31 or 31:1–23, 35–40
I Peter 1:1–21
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
5; 6
Deuteronomy 5
Luke 4:1–30
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
7
Job 32
I Peter 1:22–2:10
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
9
Deuteronomy 6
Luke 4:31–44
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
10
Job 33
I Peter 2:11–3:7
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
8; 11
Deuteronomy 7
Luke 5:1–16
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
15; 16
Job 34 or 34:1–15, 21–28, 31–37
I Peter 3:8–4:6
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
12; 13; 14
Deuteronomy 8
Luke 5:17–39
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
17
Job 35
I Peter 4:7–19
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
18:1–20
Deuteronomy 9
Luke 6:1–19
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
18:21–52
Job 36
I Peter 5
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant N., may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Or this: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Julian of Norwich, Anchoress, c. 1417
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
19
Deuteronomy 10
Luke 6:20–38
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
20; 21
Job 37
II Peter 1
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
O God, our heavenly Father, you raised up your faithful servant N. to be a [Bishop and] pastor in your Church and to feed your flock: Give abundantly to all pastors the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that they may minister in your household as true servants of Christ and stewards of your divine mysteries; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishop of Constantinople and Teacher of the Faith, 389
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
22
Deuteronomy 11
Luke 6:39–7:10
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
23; 24
Job 38 or 38:1–27, 31–33
II Peter 2
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
25
Deuteronomy 12
Luke 7:11–35
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
27
Job 39
II Peter 3
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant N., may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Or this: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Rogation Day
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
26; 28
Deuteronomy 13
Luke 7:36–50
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
31
Job 40
Jude
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant N., may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Or this: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Rogation Day
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
29; 30
Deuteronomy 14
Luke 8:1–21
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
33
Job 41
I John 1:1–2:6
O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant N., may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Or this: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Rogation Day
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. hebrews 4:14, 16
Alleluia. Christ the Lord has ascended into heaven: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
8; 47
II Kings 2
Ephesians 4:1–17
For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. hebrews 9:24
21; 24
Hebrews 8
Luke 24:44–53
Almighty God, whose only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven: May our hearts and minds also there ascend, and with him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
32; 36
Deuteronomy 16
Luke 9:1–17
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
38
Ecclesiastes 1
I John 3:1–10
Almighty God, whose only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven: May our hearts and minds also there ascend, and with him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
O God, your blessed Son became poor for our sake, and chose the Cross over the kingdoms of this world: Deliver us from an inordinate love of worldly things, that we, inspired by the devotion of your servant N., may seek you with singleness of heart, behold your glory by faith, and attain to the riches of your everlasting kingdom, where we shall be united with our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Pachomius, Abbot and Organizer of Monasticism, 346
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
37:1–17
Deuteronomy 17
Luke 9:18–50
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
37:18–41
Ecclesiastes 2
I John 3:11–4:6
Almighty God, whose only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven: May our hearts and minds also there ascend, and with him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you gave your servant N. boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
The Martyrs of the Sudan, 2011
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
40
Deuteronomy 18
Luke 9:51–62
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
39; 41
Ecclesiastes 3
I John 4:7–21
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.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
42; 43
Deuteronomy 19
Luke 10:1–24
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
44
Ecclesiastes 4
I John 5
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.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
45
Deuteronomy 20
Luke 10:25–42
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
46
Ecclesiastes 5
II John
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.
O God, by your grace your servant N., kindled by the flame of your love, became a burning and shining light in your Church, turning pride into humility and error into truth: Grant that we may be set aflame with the same spirit of love and discipline, and walk before you as children of light; 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.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury and Reformer of the Church, 988
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
47; 48
Deuteronomy 21
Luke 11:1–28
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
49
Ecclesiastes 6
III John
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.
O God, your blessed Son became poor for our sake, and chose the Cross over the kingdoms of this world: Deliver us from an inordinate love of worldly things, that we, inspired by the devotion of your servant N., may seek you with singleness of heart, behold your glory by faith, and attain to the riches of your everlasting kingdom, where we shall be united with our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Alcuin, Deacon and Abbot of Tours, 804
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
50
Deuteronomy 22
Luke 11:29–54
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
51
Ecclesiastes 7
Acts 1:1–14
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.
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant N., may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Or this: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Helena, Mother of Constantine, Protector of the Holy Places, 330
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
52; 53; 54
Deuteronomy 23
Luke 12:1–34
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
55
Ecclesiastes 8
Acts 1:15–26
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.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
56; 57
Deuteronomy 24
Luke 12:35–53
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
58; 60
Ecclesiastes 9
Acts 2:1–21
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.
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. acts 1:8
Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord renews the face of the earth: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
48
Isaiah 11
John 16:1–15
The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come." And let the one who hears say, "Come." And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price. revelation 22:17
145
Acts 2
Acts 10:34–48
Almighty God, on this day, through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, you revealed the way of eternal life to every race and nation: Pour out this gift anew, that by the preaching of the Gospel your salvation may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty and everlasting God, you called your servant N. to preach the Gospel to the people of _________ [or to the __________ people]: Raise up in this and every land evangelists and heralds of your kingdom, that your Church may proclaim the unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Spirit of truth lead you into all truth, giving you grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and to proclaim the wonderful works of God; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Jackson Kemper, First Missionary Bishop in the United States, 1870
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
The Lord is glorious in his saints: * O come, let us adore him.
61; 62
Deuteronomy 26
Luke 13:10–35
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
65; 67
Ecclesiastes 11
Acts 3:1–4:4
O Lord, we entreat you mercifully to hear us, and grant that we, to whom you have given the desire to pray, may by your mighty aid be defended and comforted in all our adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
O God, our heavenly Father, you raised up your faithful servant N. to be a [Bishop and] pastor in your Church and to feed your flock: Give abundantly to all pastors the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that they may minister in your household as true servants of Christ and stewards of your divine mysteries; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Bede the Venerable, Priest and Monk of Jarrow, Teacher of the Faith, 735 / Memorial Day (United States)
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
The Lord is glorious in his saints: * O come, let us adore him.
68:1–18
Deuteronomy 27
Luke 14:1–24
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
68:19–36
Ecclesiastes 12
Acts 4:5–31
O Lord, we entreat you mercifully to hear us, and grant that we, to whom you have given the desire to pray, may by your mighty aid be defended and comforted in all our adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty and everlasting God, you called your servant N. to preach the Gospel to the people of _________ [or to the __________ people]: Raise up in this and every land evangelists and heralds of your kingdom, that your Church may proclaim the unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Augustine, First Archbishop of Canterbury and Missionary, 605
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord renews the face of the earth: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
69:1–18
Deuteronomy 28 or 28:1–25, 64–68
Luke 14:25–15:10
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
69:19–37
Ezekiel 1
Acts 4:32–5:11
O Lord, we entreat you mercifully to hear us, and grant that we, to whom you have given the desire to pray, may by your mighty aid be defended and comforted in all our adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
O God, by your grace your servant N., kindled by the flame of your love, became a burning and shining light in your Church, turning pride into humility and error into truth: Grant that we may be set aflame with the same spirit of love and discipline, and walk before you as children of light; 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.
John Calvin, Reformer of the Church, 1564 / Ember Day
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord renews the face of the earth: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
66
Deuteronomy 29
Luke 15:11–32
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
70; 72
Ezekiel 2
Acts 5:12–42
O Lord, we entreat you mercifully to hear us, and grant that we, to whom you have given the desire to pray, may by your mighty aid be defended and comforted in all our adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord renews the face of the earth: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
71
Deuteronomy 30
Luke 16
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
73
Ezekiel 3
Acts 6:1–7:16
O Lord, we entreat you mercifully to hear us, and grant that we, to whom you have given the desire to pray, may by your mighty aid be defended and comforted in all our adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant N., may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Or this: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Ember Day
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord renews the face of the earth: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
74
Deuteronomy 31
Luke 17:1–19
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
77
Ezekiel 4
Acts 7:17–34
O Lord, we entreat you mercifully to hear us, and grant that we, to whom you have given the desire to pray, may by your mighty aid be defended and comforted in all our adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty and everlasting God, you kindled the flame of your love in the heart of your servant N. to manifest your compassion and mercy to the poor and the persecuted: Grant to us, your humble servants, a like faith and power of love, that we who give thanks for his righteous zeal may profit by his example; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Josephine Butler, Renewer of Society, 1906 / Ember Day
Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come! revelation 4:8
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God: * O come, let us adore him.
75; 76
Deuteronomy 32 or 32:1–10, 15–22, 39–52
Luke 1:39–56
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory! isaiah 6:3
79; 82
Ezekiel 5
Acts 7:35–8:3
Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good example of your servant N., may persevere in running the race that is set before us, until at last, with him, we attain to your eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Or this: Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy; for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Visitation of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth and Zechariah