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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

Fourth Sunday in Lent (Violet or Rose)

Sunday, March 31st, 2019

Morning Prayer: Ps 66, 67; Jer 14:1-9, 17-22; Gal 4:21-5:1; Coll 292

Holy Eucharist: Propers 292; Jos 5:9-12; Ps 32; 2 Cor 5:16-21; Lk 15:1-3,11b-32; Preface of Lent

Evening Prayer: Ps 19, 46; (Gen 48:8-22); Mk 8:11-21; Coll 292

In some places, today is known as"Laetare" Sunday and rose-coloured vestments are worn. The commemoration of John Donne may be observed April 6.

Link to full text for this day.

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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.