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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, May 24th, 2026

The Day of Pentecost - PF (Red)

Pentecost

Paschal Alleluias: The alleluia at the dismissal in today’s liturgies may be doubled. The Paschal Season ends after evening prayer (or Compline).

Paschal Candle: The paschal candle is extinguished at the end of the last service and it is moved from its more prominent position during the Easter season to its customary place in the church, usually near the font. It is lit only for baptisms and for funerals when it is placed near the remains of the deceased.

Morning Prayer: Ps 118; Dt 16:9-12; Acts 4:18-21, 23-33; Coll 345

Holy Eucharist: Propers 345; Acts 2:1-21 or Num 11:24-30; Ps 104:25-35, 37; 1 Cor 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 7:37-39; If the first reading is from the Old Testament, the second reading should be from Acts; Preface of Pentecost

Evening Prayer: Ps 145; (Is 11:1-9); Jn 4:19-26; Coll 345

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