Advent Sunday

Almighty God, who didst wonderfully create man in thine own image, we pray for strength to cast away the works of darkness and put upon us the armor of light; that we, being ever mindful of our spiritual heritage, may hasten the coming of thy kingdom upon earth; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Epistle: Romans 13:1 | Gospel: Luke 21:27

Second Sunday in Advent

O God, creator and preserver of mankind, we thank thee for thy never failing love, and do most earnestly desire and resolve to show forth thy praise not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 | Gospel: Mark 4:24

Third Sunday in Advent

O Christ our Lord, we pray for strength to increase and multiply within our hearts thy heavenly grace; that we, loving thee above all things, may faithfully serve thee in all good works; thou who livest and reignest in the unity of the Father and of the Holy Spirit, one God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

Epistle: Malachi 1:11 | Gospel: Mark 1:1

Fourth Sunday in Advent

Almighty, everliving God, we pray thee to inspire continually thy universal church with the spirits of truth, unity, and concord, that all they who do confess thy holy name may agree in the truth of thy holy word, and live in unity and godly love. Amen.

Epistle 1 Corinthians 12:12 | Gospel John 13:3

Nativity / Christmas Day

Most dear and holy Lord, we praise thee, we bless thee, with all our hearts do we thank and glorify thee for this thy wondrous Feast of Christmas, praying thee that as thou wast born on earth as at this time for us, so mayest thou be born and reign for evermore within the hearts of men, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit art one God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

Epistle Hebrews 1:1 or Isaiah 7:14 | Gospel John 1:1 or Luke 2:1

New Year's Day

Lord Christ, the new born child, who yet art the Ancient of days, we dedicate this new-born year to thee, praying that in it thy holy church may love thee more and serve the better, growing ever in thy heavenly wisdom as the years roll by, who throughout eternity dost live and reign, one God with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Epistle: Romans 6:3 | Gospel Matthew 5:14

Epiphany

O God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest our Lord to the Wise Men of old, we ask such zeal and wisdom as may help us to guide longing souls to thee, who art the Father of all. Amen.

Epistle: Revelation 21:3 | Gospel: Matthew 2:1

The same collect, epistle, and gospel shall serve until the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.

Second Sunday After Epiphany (Fellowship)

O Lord Christ, we thank thee that it hath pleased thee to draw us into wondrous fellowship with thee through thy mystical body the church, and we pray that all who profess and call themselves Christians may grow into the fullness of thy love, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life, O thou great King of Love, to whom be praise and adoration from men and from the Angel host. Amen.

Epistle: Colossians 1:9 | Gospel: Luke 7:2

Third Sunday After Epiphany (Sincerity & Control of Speech)

O Lord, who didst unsparingly rebuke injustice and hypocrisy, we pray that we may be just and true of heart in all our dealings with ourselves and with our bretheren, that we may live openly and without guile before thee, O thou great king of righteousness, to whom be praise for ever and ever. Amen.

Epistle: Sirach 19:6 | Gospel: Matthew 23:23

Fourth Sunday After Epiphany (Endurance)

Almighty Father, we pray that we may bear within ourselves a calm and steadfast mind, that we may meet the blows of life with courage and with cheerfulness, and ever lift glad hearts to thee, who art the fullness of our joy; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Epistle: 1 Peter 1:2 | Gospel: John 16:20

Fifth Sunday After Epiphany (Steadfastness & Diligence)

Lord God, whose never-ceasing watchfulness sweeteneth all the worlds, we ask for steadfastness, that we may eschew sloth, the sin which doth so easily beset us, and may constantly show diligence in thy most holy service; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Epistle: Hebrews 6:10 | Gospel: Matthew 25:14

Sixth Sunday After Epiphany (Discrimination)

O God, forasmuch as in the changes and chances of this mortal life it must needs be that we meet with many and great temptations, grant that we may be wary to discern and strong to resist them; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Epistle: James 1:2 | Gospel: Matthew 24:37

Septuagesima / Third Sunday Before Lent (Wisdom)

O God the Holy Ghost, pour out upon us, we pray thee, thy wondrous gifts of wisdom and understanding, that we through them may learn to love thee more and serve thee better; who livest and reignest with the father and the Son, one God for evermore.

Epistle: Wisdom 7:22 | Gospel: Matthew 25:1

Sexagesima / Second Sunday Before Lent (Holy Spirit as Sanctifier)

O God the Holy Ghost, we pray thee to direct, sanctify, and govern both our hearts and minds in the ways of thy laws and in the works of thy commandments: that through thy most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be pure in body and in soul; through Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Father liveth and reigneth for ever. Amen.

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 12:1 | Gospel: Mark 12:28

Quinquagesima / Next Sunday Before Lent (Holy Spirit as Fire of Love)

O Holy Spirit, who hast taught us that all our doings without love are nothing worth, pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the very bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whosoever liveth is counted dead before thee; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Son, one God for evermore. Amen.

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 13:1 | Gospel: Matthew 20:1

This collect, epistle, and gospel shall serve until the first day of Lent.

Ash Wednesday / First Day of Lent

Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious favor, and further us with thy continual help, that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The collect is to be said every day in Lent, after the appointed collect for the day.

Epistle: Acts 3:19 | Gospel: John 3:3

The same collect, epistle, and gospel shall serve for every day until after the next Sunday.

First Sunday in Lent (Self-Examination)

O Lord, who for our solace hast appointed diverse seasons unto thy church, grant us so justly to examine ourselves that, discerning clearly our faults, we may truly amend them, and thus prepare ourselves fitly to celebrate thy holy Feast of Easter, O Risen Lord, unto whom be praise and adoration for evermore. Amen.

Epistle: 2 Corinthians 5:9 | Gospel: John 3:16

Second Sunday in Lent (Control of Speech)

O God, who unto man alone hast given the power of speech wherewith to praise Thee, grant that our hearts may be so filled with love and wisdom that we may speak evil of no man, but evermore glorify Thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Epistle: James 3:2 | Gospel: Luke 6:41

Third Sunday in Lent (Understanding)

O God, who knowest all things, and art therefore all-forgiving, grant us grace so to look upon the hearts of our brethren that we may never fail in understanding and compassion; through Christ the Lord of love, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

Epistle: 1 Peter 3:8 | Gospel: John 8:3

Fourth Sunday in Lent (Spiritual Refreshment)

Almighty God, who art unto Thy people a Fountain of Wisdom, a Tower of Strength, and an ever-shining Sun of Beauty and Harmony, grant that we may so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries of the Passion and the Resurrection that we may ever be refreshed by the continual outpouring of Thy power from on high; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Epistle: Philippians 4:11 | Gospel: John 6:3

Fifth Sunday in Lent / Passion Sunday (Humility)

O Lord, who didst lay aside Thy glory, and take upon Thee the earthly robe of mortal flesh, we pray for wisdom to avoid the specious snare of pride, and ever to walk humbly and heedfully in Thy sight; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

Epistle: Romans 12:2 | Gospel: Luke 18:9

Sunday Next Before Easter / Palm Sunday

O Lord Christ, before whom in Thy one earthly triumph the children of the Hebrews did cast their votive palms, grant unto Thy faithful servants that in Thine own good time we too may bear the palm of victory, and may be found worthy to stand in Thy holy Presence; Thou who dwellest ever in the unity of the Father and the Holy Spirit throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

Epistle: Revelation 19:1 | Gospel: Matthew 21:1

Holy Week: Maundy Thursday

O God, who in this wonderful sacrament hast left us a perpetual memory of thy love, may we, by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, so reverence the sacred mysteries of thy body and blood, that we may the more worthily receive this thy most glorious gift and blessing; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 11:23 | Gospel: John 6:47

Holy Week: Good Friday

Lord Christ, whose life Thy Church doth lay before us as a perfect ensample for our imitation, grant us that we may have strength so to follow Thee through suffering and mystical death, that we may rise with Thee into the ineffable splendor of Easter, who livest and reignest throughout the ages of ages. Amen.

Epistle: Isaiah 58:3 or 2 Corinthians 1:3 | Gospel: John 12:23 or Luke 9:18

Holy Week: Holy Saturday

Lord Christ, whose life thy church doth lay before us as a perfect ensample for our imitation, grant that we may follow thee through mystic burial into newness of life, who livest and reignest in eternal glory. Amen.

Epistle: 1 Peter 3:14 or Psalm 37:3 | Gospel: John 14: 1 or Matthew 27:57

Easter Sunday

O God of Love, we praise Thee, we bless Thee, with all our hearts do we thanks Thee and magnify Thy name for this most holy and wondrous Festival of Easter, for in the glorious victory which in it is commemorated and symbolized, Thou hast given us the sure and certain witness that good shall finally triumph over ill, and that death is but a gateway to the ineffable splendor of eternal life in Thee, O never-setting Sun of Righteousness, who livest and reignest God for ever and ever. Amen.

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 15:12 Gospel: Matthew 28:1

First Sunday After Easter / Low Sunday

O Lord Christ, by whose eternal sacrifice we exist, and in whose victory we triumph, grant that, in joy or in sorrow, we may never lose our grateful memory of thine encouraging love, who livest and reignest God throughout all ages. Amen.

Epistle: Acts 10:34 | Gospel: Luke 24:13

Second Sunday After Easter

O Lord Christ, the Sun of Righteousness, who as at holy Eastertide didst rise from the darkness of death to shine with exceeding glory upon Thy people, grant unto Thy Church so to prepare and make ready Thy way that the earth may be filled with Thy glory even as the waters cover the sea; Thou who livest and reignest ever in the unity of the Father and of the Holy Spirit, God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

Epistle: 1 John 5:4 | Gospel: John 20:19

Third Sunday After Easter

O Lord Christ, as Thou didst at this season rise from death into the wondrous power of an endless life, so may we by Thy most gracious help rise from the darkness of sin into the ineffable splendor of conscious life in Thee, O Light of Light, who livest and reignest for evermore. Amen.

Epistle: Colossians 2:6 - 3 | Gospel: Luke 24:36

Fourth Sunday After Easter

O Christ our Lord and Master, grant that as Thou hast risen from the dead, Thy people may rise from ignorance to the firm ground of true knowledge, and thence press onwards towards the mount of heavenly wisdom, where fair peace forever dwells; Thou who livest and reignest throughout the ages of ages. Amen.

Epistle: Acts 13:27 | Gospel: Mark 16:1

Fifth Sunday after Easter

Lord Christ, whose wondrous triumph thy faithful people year by year do celebrate, we pray thee that as the years roll on we also may triumph over sin and, following thy glorious ensample, may rise unto the fullness of our spiritual heritage, O thou who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

Epistle: Acts 2:22 | Gospel: Mark 16:9

Ascension Day

O God, King of Glory, we pray thee that, as thine alone born son our dear Lord Christ hath ascended into the heavens, we may also in heart and mind thither ascend, and with him continually dwell, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

Epistle: Acts 1:5 | Gospel: Luke 24:49

The same collect, epistle, and gospel shall serve for 9 days after.

Whitsunday

God, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by the sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit; grant us by the same spirit to have a right judgement in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through the love of Christ our Master, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same spirit, one God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

Epistle: Acts 2:1 | Gospel: John 14:16

Trinity Sunday

Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants by the confession of a true faith to acknowledge the glory of the eternal trinity, and in the power of the divine majesty to worship the unity; we pray thee that thou wouldst keep us steadfast in this knowledge, and evermore defend us from all error, who livest and reignest, one God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.

Epistle: Revelations 4:2 | Gospel: John 14:6