Manchester Lutheran

Lectionary

The One Year Lectionary is a very old church tradition that ensures the Bible’s message is heard in a balanced way every year. The theme of each service is given by two set readings. A separate preaching text may be chosen and read as needed.

Church Year 2025-2026

Advent

Advent 1

New Testament Reading
Romans 13:11–14
Gospel
Matthew 21:1–9
Collect

Stir up your power, O Lord, and come. Rescue us from the dangers that threaten us because of our sins. Protect us by your grace and save us by your mighty deliverance; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Advent 2

New Testament Reading
Romans 15:4–13
Gospel
Luke 21:25–36
Collect

Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to prepare the way of your only‑begotten Son, so that through his coming we may serve you with purified minds; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Advent 3

New Testament Reading
1 Corinthians 4:1–5
Gospel
Matthew 11:2–10
Collect

Hear our prayers, O Lord, and brighten the darkness of our minds by the grace of your coming; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Advent 4

New Testament Reading
Philippians 4:4–7
Gospel
John 1:19–28
Collect

Stir up your power, O Lord, and come. Help us with your great might, so that what is hindered by our sins may be hastened by your gracious mercy; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Christmas

Christmas Night

New Testament Reading
Titus 2:11–15
Gospel
Luke 2:1–14
Collect

Almighty and eternal God, direct our actions according to your will, so that in the name of your beloved Son we may abound in good works; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Christmas Dawn

New Testament Reading
Titus 3:4–8
Gospel
Luke 2:15–20
Collect

O God, you appointed your only‑begotten Son to be the Savior of the human race and commanded that he be called Jesus. Grant that we who honour his holy name on earth may also see him in glory in heaven; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Christmas Day

New Testament Reading
Hebrews 1:1–12
Gospel
John 1:1–14
Collect

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that the new birth of your only‑begotten Son in the flesh may set us free, who are held under the old bondage of sin; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

St Stephen

New Testament Reading
Acts 6:8–14
Gospel
Matthew 23:34–39
Collect

Grant us, O Lord, to imitate what we honor, that we may learn to love our enemies, since we celebrate the heavenly birthday of him who prayed even for his persecutors; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

St John the Evangelist

New Testament Reading
Revelation 1:1–5
Gospel
John 21:19–24
Collect

Lord, shine upon your Church in mercy, that through the teaching of your apostle and evangelist John she may reach the eternal gifts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Christmas 1

New Testament Reading
Galatians 4:1–7
Gospel
Luke 2:33–40
Collect

Almighty and everlasting God, direct our actions according to your good pleasure, so that in the name of your beloved Son we may abound in good works; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Circumcision of Jesus

New Testament Reading
Galatians 3:23–29
Gospel
Luke 2:21
Collect

O God, who through the blessed Virgin Mary gave to mankind the author of life, Jesus Christ our Lord, grant that we may receive with faith the salvation he has brought; through the same Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Christmas 2

New Testament Reading
1 Peter 4:12–19
Gospel
Matthew 2:13–23
Collect

O God, whose praise the innocent martyrs proclaimed not with words but with their death, put to death all evil in us, so that our lives may confess the faith we speak with our lips; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Epiphany

Epiphany

First Reading
Isaiah 60:1–6
Gospel
Matthew 2:1–12
Collect

O God, who on this day revealed your only-begotten Son to the nations by the leading of a star, grant that we who know you now by faith may finally see your glory; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Epiphany 1

New Testament Reading
Romans 12:1–6
Gospel
Luke 2:41–52
Collect

Lord Jesus Christ, who lived in obedience to Mary and Joseph and blessed family life with perfect holiness, grant that we may learn from the example of the Holy Family and share their everlasting joy; who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Epiphany 2

New Testament Reading
Romans 12:6–16
Gospel
John 2:1–11
Collect

Almighty and everlasting God, you rule over heaven and earth. Hear the prayers of your people and grant your peace in our days; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Transfiguration

New Testament Reading
2 Peter 1:16–21
Gospel
Matthew 17:1–9
Collect

O God, in the glorious transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the testimony of the fathers and revealed our adoption as your children. Grant that we may share in the glory of the King; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gesimatide

Septuagesima

New Testament Reading
1 Corinthians 9:24–10:5
Gospel
Matthew 20:1–16
Collect

Graciously hear the prayers of your people, O Lord, so that we who are rightly punished for our sins may be mercifully delivered for the glory of your name; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Feasts of Christ's Word

Presentation of Jesus

First Reading
Malachi 3:1–4
Gospel
Luke 2:22–32
Collect

Almighty and eternal God, as your only‑begotten Son was this day presented in the temple in our human flesh, grant that we also may be presented to you with purified hearts; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gesimatide

Sexagesima

New Testament Reading
2 Corinthians 11:19–12:9
Gospel
Luke 8:4–15
Collect

O God, you see that we put no trust in anything we do. Mercifully grant that through the teaching of your apostle Paul we may be defended against all adversity; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Quinquagesima

New Testament Reading
1 Corinthians 13
Gospel
Luke 18:31–43
Collect

Mercifully hear our prayers, O Lord. Release us from the chains of our sins and keep us from every adversity; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Lent

Ash Wednesday

New Testament Reading
1 John 1:5–9
Gospel
Matthew 6:16–21
Collect

Grant, O Lord, that your faithful people may undertake the solemn fast of Lent with fitting devotion and complete it with steadfast hearts; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Lent 1

New Testament Reading
2 Corinthians 6:1–10
Gospel
Matthew 4:1–11
Collect

O God, you cleanse your Church by the yearly discipline of Lent. Grant to your people that what they seek from you by fasting they may carry out in holy living; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Feasts of Christ's Word

Patrick Hamilton, Martyr

Lent

Lent 2

New Testament Reading
1 Thessalonians 4:1–7
Gospel
Matthew 15:21–28
Collect

O God, you see that we have no strength in ourselves. Guard us inwardly and outwardly, that we may be defended in body from all adversity and cleansed in mind from evil thoughts; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Lent 3

New Testament Reading
Ephesians 5:1–9
Gospel
Luke 11:14–23
Collect

Almighty God, hear the prayers of the humble and stretch out the right hand of your majesty to defend us; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Lent 4

New Testament Reading
Galatians 4:21–31
Gospel
John 6:1–15
Collect

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that we who are rightly troubled because of our sins may be relieved by the comfort of your grace; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Lent 5

New Testament Reading
Hebrews 9:11–15
Gospel
John 8:46–59
Collect

Look graciously on your household, almighty God, so that by your grace we may be governed in body and by your protection guarded in mind; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Feasts of Christ's Word

Annunciation to Mary

First Reading
Isaiah 7:10–16
Gospel
Luke 1:26–38
Collect

O God, you willed that your Word should take flesh in the womb of the blessed Virgin Mary at the message of an angel; grant that we who confess her to be the mother of our Lord may share in the salvation he brings; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Lent

Palm Sunday

New Testament Reading
Philippians 2:5–11
Gospel
Matthew 21:1–9
Collect

Almighty and eternal God, for our salvation you sent your Son to take our flesh and suffer death on the cross, so that we might learn from his humility. Grant that we may follow the example of his patience and share in his resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Maundy Thursday

New Testament Reading
1 Corinthians 11:23–32
Gospel
John 13:1–15
Collect

O God, from whom Judas received the punishment of his guilt and the thief the reward of his confession, grant us the full fruit of your mercy. As our Lord Jesus Christ in his passion gave to each according to his deeds, so take away our old sins and give us the grace of his resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Good Friday

New Testament Reading
2 Corinthians 5:14–21
Gospel
John 18:1–19:42
Collect

O God, from whom Judas received the punishment of his guilt and the thief the reward of his confession, grant us the full fruit of your mercy. As our Lord Jesus Christ in his passion gave to each according to his deeds, so take away our old sins and give us the grace of his resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Easter

Easter Day

New Testament Reading
1 Corinthians 5:6–8
Gospel
Mark 16:1–8
Collect

O God, on this day through your only-begotten Son you conquered death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life. Lead us by your grace and bring to completion the good desires you have already planted in us; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Easter Monday

New Testament Reading
Acts 10:34–43
Gospel
Luke 24:13–35
Collect

O God, by the joy of Easter you bring healing to the world. Continue to pour out your heavenly gifts upon your people, so that they may come to perfect freedom and finally to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Easter Tuesday

New Testament Reading
Acts 13:26–33
Gospel
Luke 24:36–47
Collect

O God, you continually increase your Church by giving her new children. Grant that those who have received the sacrament in faith may hold fast to it by the way they live; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Easter 2

New Testament Reading
1 John 5:4–12
Gospel
John 20:19–31
Collect

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that we who have kept the Easter feast may, by your grace, hold fast its fruit in our daily life and conduct; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Easter 3

New Testament Reading
1 Peter 2:21–25
Gospel
John 10:11–16
Collect

O God, by the humility of your Son you raised up a fallen world. Grant lasting joy to your faithful people, and bring into eternal gladness those whom you have rescued from everlasting death; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Easter 4

New Testament Reading
1 Peter 2:11–20
Gospel
John 16:16–23
Collect

Almighty God, you show the light of your truth to those who are in error so that they may return to the way of righteousness. Grant to all who bear the name of Christ that they may reject what is contrary to that name and follow what is fitting for it; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Easter 5

New Testament Reading
James 1:16–21
Gospel
John 16:5–15
Collect

O God, from whom it comes that the minds of your faithful people are of one will, grant to your people that they may love what you command and desire what you promise, so that amid the many changes of this world our hearts may be fixed where true joys are found; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Easter 6

New Testament Reading
James 1:22–27
Gospel
John 16:23–30
Collect

O God, from whom all good things come, grant to us your humble servants that by your holy inspiration we may think what is right and by your merciful guidance perform it; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Ascension

New Testament Reading
Acts 1:1–11
Gospel
Mark 16:14–20
Collect

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that as we believe your only-begotten Son, our Redeemer, ascended into heaven on this day, so we may also in heart and mind dwell there with him; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Easter 7

New Testament Reading
1 Peter 4:7–11
Gospel
John 15:26–16:4
Collect

Almighty and everlasting God, give us a will always devoted to you and a true heart ready to serve your majesty; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Pentecost

New Testament Reading
1 Corinthians 12:3–11
Gospel
John 14:23–31
Collect

O God, on this day you taught the hearts of your faithful people by the light of the Holy Spirit. Grant us by that same Spirit to know what is right and always rejoice in his comfort; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Pentecost Monday

New Testament Reading
Acts 2:14, 22–36
Gospel
John 3:16–21
Collect

O God, you gave the Holy Spirit to your apostles. Grant to your people the answer to their faithful prayers, and as you have given us faith, so also give us peace; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity

Trinity Sunday

New Testament Reading
Romans 11:33–36
Gospel
John 3:1–15
Collect

Almighty and eternal God, you have given your servants to confess the glory of the eternal Trinity and to worship the unity of the divine majesty. Keep us steadfast in this faith and defend us from all adversity; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 1

New Testament Reading
1 John 4:16–21
Gospel
Luke 16:19–31
Collect

O God, the strength of all who trust in you, mercifully hear our prayers; and because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without you, grant us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you in will and deed; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 2

New Testament Reading
1 John 3:13–18
Gospel
Luke 14:16–24
Collect

Grant, O Lord, that we may always fear and love your holy name, for you never fail to guide those whom you establish in your love; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 3

New Testament Reading
1 Peter 5:5–11
Gospel
Luke 15:1–10
Collect

O God, protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong and nothing is holy, increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that with you as our ruler and guide we may pass through the things of this world without losing the things eternal; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Feasts of Christ's Word

St Alban, Martyr

Trinity

Trinity 4

New Testament Reading
Romans 8:18–22
Gospel
Luke 6:36–42
Collect

Grant us, O Lord, that the course of this world may be directed by your peaceful rule and that your Church may rejoice in quiet devotion; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Feasts of Christ's Word

St Peter and St Paul

New Testament Reading
Acts 15:7–12
Gospel
Matthew 16:13–19
Collect

O God, who consecrated this day by the witness of your holy apostles Peter and Paul, grant that your Church may always follow their teaching; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity

Trinity 5

New Testament Reading
1 Peter 3:8–15
Gospel
Luke 5:1–11
Collect

O God, you have prepared for those who love you good things beyond what we can see. Pour into our hearts such love toward you that we, loving you above all things, may obtain your promises; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 6

New Testament Reading
Romans 6:3–11
Gospel
Matthew 5:20–26
Collect

O God of heavenly powers, giver of every good thing, implant in our hearts the love of your name and increase true religion among us; nurture what is good and guard what you have nurtured; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 7

New Testament Reading
Romans 6:19–23
Gospel
Mark 8:1–9
Collect

O God, whose providence never fails, remove from us whatever is harmful and grant us whatever is beneficial; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 8

New Testament Reading
Romans 8:12–17
Gospel
Matthew 7:15–23
Collect

Grant us, O Lord, the spirit to think and do what is right, that we who cannot exist without you may live according to your will; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 9

New Testament Reading
1 Corinthians 10:6–13
Gospel
Luke 16:1–9
Collect

May your merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of those who humbly ask you; grant that they may ask for what pleases you and receive what they desire; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 10

New Testament Reading
1 Corinthians 12:1–11
Gospel
Luke 19:41–48
Collect

O God, you reveal your power above all in mercy and compassion; multiply your mercy toward us so that we may run to your promises and share in your heavenly gifts; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 11

New Testament Reading
1 Corinthians 15:1–10
Gospel
Luke 18:9–14
Collect

Almighty and eternal God, who in the abundance of your goodness exceed both the merits and the desires of those who pray to you, pour out your mercy upon us; forgive what our conscience fears and give what our prayer does not presume to ask; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 12

New Testament Reading
2 Corinthians 3:4–11
Gospel
Mark 7:31–37
Collect

Almighty and merciful God, by whose gift your faithful people serve you rightly and worthily, grant that we may run without stumbling to obtain your promises; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 13

New Testament Reading
Galatians 3:15–22
Gospel
Luke 10:23–37
Collect

Almighty and eternal God, grant us an increase of faith, hope, and love, and make us love what you command so that we may obtain what you promise; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 14

New Testament Reading
Galatians 5:16–24
Gospel
Luke 17:11–19
Collect

Protect your Church, O Lord, with your constant mercy, and since without you human weakness falls, keep us from harm and guide us to salvation; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 15

New Testament Reading
Galatians 5:25–6:10
Gospel
Matthew 6:24–34
Collect

May your constant mercy cleanse and strengthen your Church, O Lord, and since without you she cannot stand secure, may she always be governed by your grace; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 16

New Testament Reading
Ephesians 3:13–21
Gospel
Luke 7:11–17
Collect

May your grace, O Lord, go before us and follow us, and keep us always devoted to good works; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 17

New Testament Reading
Ephesians 4:1–6
Gospel
Luke 14:1–11
Collect

Grant, we pray, O Lord, that your people may avoid the snares of the devil and follow you with pure hearts; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Feasts of Christ's Word

St Michael and All Angels

New Testament Reading
Revelation 1:1–5
Gospel
Matthew 18:1–10
Collect

O God, who in wonderful order appoint the ministries of angels and men, grant that our life on earth may be protected by those who always serve you in heaven; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity

Trinity 18

New Testament Reading
1 Corinthians 1:4–9
Gospel
Matthew 22:34–46
Collect

May the work of your mercy guide our hearts, O Lord, for without you we cannot please you; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 19

New Testament Reading
Ephesians 4:22–28
Gospel
Matthew 9:1–8
Collect

Almighty and merciful God, graciously keep from us all misfortune, that we may serve you with free minds and hearts; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 20

New Testament Reading
Ephesians 5:15–21
Gospel
Matthew 22:1–14
Collect

O Lord, graciously grant your faithful forgiveness and peace, that they may be cleansed from all sins and serve you with quiet minds; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 21

New Testament Reading
Ephesians 6:10–17
Gospel
John 4:46–54
Collect

Guard your household, O Lord, with constant mercy, that under your protection it may be free from harm and devoted to good works; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Feasts of Christ's Word

Reformation Day

New Testament Reading
Romans 3:19–28
Gospel
John 8:31–36
Collect

Almighty everlasting God, through the Gospel of your Son you restored the light of saving truth to the world; grant that we may hold this Gospel in pure faith and always experience its saving power; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity

Trinity 22

New Testament Reading
Philippians 1:3–11
Gospel
Matthew 18:22–35
Collect

O God, our refuge and strength, hear the prayers of your Church and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain in truth; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 23

New Testament Reading
Philippians 3:17–21
Gospel
Matthew 22:15–22
Collect

Forgive, we pray, O Lord, the sins of your people, that by your goodness we may be released from the bonds of sin; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Trinity 24

New Testament Reading
Colossians 1:9–14
Gospel
Matthew 9:18–26
Collect

O Lord, stir up the wills of your faithful people that they may receive more abundantly the healing gifts of your mercy; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Last Sunday of Trinity

New Testament Reading
1 Thessalonians 5:1–11
Gospel
Matthew 25:1–13
Collect

O Lord, stir up the wills of your faithful people that they may receive more abundantly the healing gifts of your mercy; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.