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

Monday, February 23rd, 2026

Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Martyr, 156 - Mem (Violet or Red)
Day of discipline and self-denial

Morning Prayer: Ps 41, 52; Gen 37:1-11; 1 Cor 1:1-19; Coll 286 (Mem: 432/3 or FAS 89)

Holy Eucharist: Feria: As Sunday, except: Lev 19:1-2, 11-18; Ps 19:7-14; Mt 25:31-46 (Mem: 432/3 or FAS 89)
Or
Polycarp: Common of Martyr 432/3 or FAS 89; 2 Macc 6:18-28, 31; Ps 116:10-17; Mt 20:20-23; Preface of a Martyr

Evening Prayer: Ps 44; (Dt 8:11-20); Mk 1:1-13; Coll 286 (Mem: 432/3 or FAS 89)

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