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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, 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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