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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

Lenten Feria (Violet) OR Ember Day (See note 25 May) Eve of 2 Lent

Saturday, March 16th, 2019

Morning Prayer: Ps 55; Dt 11:18-28; Heb 5:1-10; Coll 286 or Ember 395

Holy Eucharist: As Sunday, except: Dt 26:16-19; Ps 119:1-8; Mt 5:43-48 OR Ember Day as Wednesday 19 December; Preface of Lent OR Patrick Missionary Bishop in Ireland, 461 (Mem) transferred from 17 March (White): Common of a Missionary 434 or FAS 111; 2 Cor 12:14-16, 19; Ps 131; Mt 5:43-48; Preface of Lent

Evening Prayer: Ps 138, 139:1-17 (18-23); (Gen 41:1-13); Jn 4:1-26; Coll 288 (Eve of 2 Lent)

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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.