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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, April 26th, 2026
Fourth Sunday of Easter (White)
Vocations Sunday
Vocations Sunday
Vocations Sunday
Many provinces of the Anglican Communion, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, other denominations, and the Roman Catholic church keep Good Shepherd Sunday as the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This has traditionally been a day for intentional prayers for vocations to ordained ministry and the religious life (Canadian Anglican Religious Communities: Society of St John the Evangelist - SSJE [1866]; Community of the Sisters of the Church - CSC [1870]; Order of the Holy Cross - OHC [1884]; Sisterhood of St John the Divine - SSJD [1884]; Oratory of the Good Shepherd - OGS [1913]). However, the day could also be usefully expanded to include lay ministries. It is suggested that the prayers of the people include intercession for all three groups.Good Shepherd Sunday: The Fourth Sunday of Easter is commonly called Good Shepherd Sunday as the reading for the Eucharist focuses on Christ as the Good Shepherd.
Morning Prayer:
Ps 63:1-8, (9-11), 98; Ex 28:1-4, 30-38; 1 Jn 2:18-29; Coll 339
Holy Eucharist:
Propers 339; Acts 2:42-47 (or alt. Ezek 34:7-15); Ps 23 (or alt. Ps 100); 1 Pet 2:19-25; Jn 10:1-10; Preface of Easter
Evening Prayer:
Ps 103; (Wis 1:1-15); Mk 6:30-44; Coll 339
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