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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

Sunday, April 12th, 2026

Second Sunday of Easter (White)
Within the Octave of Easter

Low Sunday

Although traditionally known as “Low Sunday”, this is the Octave Day of Easter and should be celebrated accordingly. After today’s liturgies, the dismissal ends with a single Alleluia until the last day of Easter—the Day of Pentecost—when it is doubled again.

Morning Prayer: Ps 146, 147; Ex 14:5-22; 1 Jn 1:1-7; Coll 336

Holy Eucharist: Propers 336; Acts 2:14a, 22-32 (or alt. Ex 15:1-11); Ps 16 (or alt. Ps 111); 1 Pet 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31; Preface of Easter

Evening Prayer: Ps 111, 112, 113; (Is 43:8-13); Jn 14:1-7; Coll 336

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