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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.
The current liturgical year is Year A (November 30, 2025 to November 28, 2026)
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Ninian, Bishop in Galloway, c. 430 - Memorial (White)
Holy Cross Ember Day (Violet)
Season of Creation
Holy Cross Ember Day (Violet)
Season of Creation
Morning Prayer:
Ps 72; Job 42:1-17; Acts 16:16-24; Coll 380 or 395 (Ember) (Mem: 434 or FAS 281)
Holy Eucharist:
Ninian: Common of a Missionary 434 or FAS 281; Rom 10:14-17; C 6 (Is 55:6-11); Mt 28:16-20; Preface of Pentecost
Or
Ember: Propers 395; Is 44:1-8; Ps 87; 1 Pet 2:4-10; Jn 17:6-19; Third Preface of the Lord’s Day or Preface of Ordination
Or
Feria: As Sunday, except: 1 Cor 12:31—13:13; Ps 33:1-12, 22; Lk 7:31-35; Preface of Weekdays (Mem: 434 or FAS 281)
Or
Ember: Propers 395; Is 44:1-8; Ps 87; 1 Pet 2:4-10; Jn 17:6-19; Third Preface of the Lord’s Day or Preface of Ordination
Or
Feria: As Sunday, except: 1 Cor 12:31—13:13; Ps 33:1-12, 22; Lk 7:31-35; Preface of Weekdays (Mem: 434 or FAS 281)
Evening Prayer:
Ps 119:73-96; (1 Kgs 22:1-28); Jn 12:20-26; Coll 380 or 395 (Ember) (Mem: 434 or FAS 281)
Ember Day: Please see the Ember Day entry in the General Remarks for the BAS at the beginning of this section.
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