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These readings are from the Anglican Church of Canada’s adaptation of the Revised Common Lectionary. On Sundays and feast days there is a link to the full readings.

Liturgical Year A: Nov 27, 2022 to Dec 2, 2023
Liturgical Year B: Dec 3, 2023 to Nov 30, 2024

Second Sunday of Easter (White)
Within the Octave of Easter

Sunday, April 16th, 2023

LOW SUNDAY

Although traditionally known as "Low Sunday", this is the Octave Day of Easter and should be celebrated accordingly. After today's liturgies, the dismissal ends with a single Alleluia until the last day of Easter--the Day of Pentecost--when it is doubled again.

Morning Prayer: Ps 111, 112, 113; (Ex 14:5-22); Jn 14:1-7; Coll 336

Holy Eucharist: Propers 336; Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Ps 16; 1 Pet 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31; Preface of Easter

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Lectionary citations are reprinted from Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings, copyright © 2005 Consultation on Common Texts, admin. by Augsburg Fortress. Reproduced by permission.