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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

Advent Feria (Violet or Blue)Eve of Christmas (White or Gold)

Tuesday, December 24th, 2019

Morning Prayer: Ps 45, 46; [two of the following three readings]: Bar 4:36-5:9; Gal 3:23-4:7; Mt 1:18-25; Coll 272

Holy Eucharist: During the Day: as Advent IV, except: 2 Sam 7:1-16; Ps 89:1-4, 19-29; Lk 1:67-79

In the Evening: Propers 273 or FAS 378; Is 9:2-7; Ps 96; Tit 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14, (15-20); OR Is 62:6-12; Ps 97; Tit 3:4-7; Lk 2:(1-7), 8-20; OR Is 52:7-10; Ps 98; Heb 1:1-4, (5-12); John 1:1-14; Preface of Christmas

Evening Prayer: Eve of Christmas: Ps 89:1-29; Is 59:15b-21; Phil 2:5-11; Coll 273 or FAS 378

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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.