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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.
The current liturgical year is Year A (November 30, 2025 to November 28, 2026)
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Fifth Sunday in Lent (Violet)
Passiontide
The last two weeks of Lent have traditionally been referred to as Passiontide. It is customary in some places to veil images, statues, crosses, and crucifixes with violet veils during Passiontide. This may be done either on the Eve of Lent V or on the Eve of The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday.Morning Prayer:
Ps 118; Ex 3:16—4:12; Rom 12:1-21; Coll 293
Holy Eucharist:
Propers 293; Ezek 37:1-14; Ps 130; Rom 8:6-11; Jn 11:1-45; Preface of Lent
Evening Prayer:
Ps 145; (Jer 23:16-32); Jn 8:46-59; Coll 293
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