18 October 2014 - Saint Luke the Evangelist

Double of the Second Class – Red

Saint Luke was one of the Four Evangelists. Born in Antioch, he was a physician by profession. He is patron saint of artists, physicians, surgeons, students and butchers.

INTROIT Ps. 138.17

THY friends, O God, are made exceedingly honorable; their principality is exceedingly strengthened. Ps. 138.1-2. Lord, thou hast proved me and known me: thou hast known my sitting down and my rising up. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

Let holy Luke, thine Evangelist, we beseech thee, O Lord, intercede for us, who for the glory of thy Name ever bore in his body the mortification of the Cross. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE II Cor 8.16-24

Brethren, I give thanks to God, who hath given the same carefulness for you in the heart of Titus. For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more careful, of his own will he went unto you. We have sent also with him the brother, whose praise is in the Gospel through all the churches. And not that only, but he was also ordained by the churches companion of our travels, for this grace, which is administered by us, to the glory of the Lord, and our determined will: Avoiding this, lest any man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us. For we forecast what may be good not only before God, but also before men. And we have sent with them our brother also, whom we have often proved diligent in many things; but now much more diligent, with much confidence in you, Either for Titus, who is my companion and fellow labourer towards you, or our brethren, the apostles of the churches, the glory of Christ. Wherefore shew ye to them, in the sight of the churches, the evidence of your charity, and of our boasting on your behalf.

GRADUAL Ps. 18.5,2

Their sound went forth into all earth: and their words to the ends of the world. The heavens show forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of his hands.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. John 15.16.
I have chosen you out of the world, that you should go, and should bring forth fruit; and your fruit should remain. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (10.1-9)

At that time, Jesus appointed also other seventy-two: and he sent them two and two before his face into every city and place whither he himself was to come. And he said to them: The harvest indeed is great, but the labourers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send labourers into his harvest. Go: Behold I send you as lambs among wolves. Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes; and salute no man by the way. Into whatsoever house you enter, first say: Peace be to this house. And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon him; but if not, it shall return to you. And in the same house, remain, eating and drinking such things as they have: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Remove not from house to house. And into what city soever you enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you. And heal the sick that are therein, and say to them: The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.

The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY Ps. 138.17

Thy friends, O God, are exceedingly honorable; their principality is exceedingly strengthened.

SECRET

By these heavenly gifts, we beseech thee, O Lord, grant us to serve thee with freedom of mind: so that through the intercession of thy blessed Evangelist Luke, the offerings we bring may win for us both healing and glory. Through the same.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum

Preface: Of the Apostles.

COMMUNION Matt. 19.28.

You who have followed me shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

POSTCOMMUNION

Grant, we beseech thee almighty God, that what we have received at thy holy altar, may, by the prayers of thy blessed Evangelist Luke, hallow our souls and keep us in safety. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect ad Libitum