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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 of Advent (Violet or Blue)

Sunday, December 20th, 2020

Morning Prayer: Psalm 66, 67; Isaiah 11:10-16; Revelation 20:11--21:8; Collect 272

Holy Eucharist: Propers 271; 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; C 18 (Luke 1:47-55) or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38; Preface of Advent

Evening Prayer: Psalm 116, 117; (1 Samuel 2:1b-10); O Antiphon; Luke 1:5-25; Collect 272

O Clavis David: O Key of David and sceptre of the House of Israel; you open and no one can shut; you shut and no one can open: Come and lead the prisoners from the prison house, those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.
cf. Isaiah 22:22, 42:7

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