The Collect of the Day
The Celebrant says to the people
The Lord be with you. | |
People | And also with you. |
Celebrant | Let us pray. |
The Celebrant says the Collect.
PeopleAmen.
The Lessons
The people sit. One or two Lessons, as appointed, are read, the Reader first saying
A Reading (Lesson) from____________.
A citation giving chapter and verse may be added.
After each Reading, the Reader may say
The Word of the Lord. | |
People | Thanks be to God. |
or the Reader may say Here ends the Reading (Epistle).
Silence may follow.
A Psalm, hymn, or anthem may follow each Reading.
Then, all standing, the Deacon or a Priest reads the Gospel, first saying
| The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to ______________. |
People | Glory to you, Lord Christ. |
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