Book of Alternative Services

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 C: Dec 1, 2024 to Nov 29, 2025
Liturgical Year A: Nov 30, 2025 to Nov 28, 2026

Monday, February 2nd, 2026

The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple - HD (White)

Candlemas

The candles to be used in the church during the coming year may be blessed at the beginning of the liturgy, and hand candles distributed to the people are then lit, and a procession made into the church. Hence, the old name for the day: “Candlemas”. The Episcopal Church provides a Candlemas Procession in The Book of Occasional Services may be found on p. 42.

Morning Prayer: Ps 42, 43; 1 Sam 2:1-10; Jn 8:31-36; Coll 401 or FAS 77

Holy Eucharist: Propers 401 or FAS 77; Mal 3:1-4; Ps 84 or 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40; Preface of the Incarnation

Evening Prayer: Ps 48, 87; Hag 2:1-9; 1 Jn 3:1-8; Coll 401 or FAS 77

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