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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)
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Pentecost Ember Day (Red)
Day of discipline and self-denial
Day of discipline and self-denial
Morning Prayer:
Ps 31; Pr 23:19-21, 29—24:2; 1 Tim 5:17-22, (23-25); Coll 358 or 395 (Ember)
Holy Eucharist:
Ember: Propers 395; Is 44:1-8; Ps 87; 1 Pet 2:4-10; Jn 17:6-19; Third Preface of the Lord’s Day or Preface of Ordination
Or
Feria: As Proper 8, except: 1 Pet 4:7-13; Ps 96:7-13; Mk 11:11-26; Preface of Weekdays
Or
Feria: As Proper 8, except: 1 Pet 4:7-13; Ps 96:7-13; Mk 11:11-26; Preface of Weekdays
Evening Prayer:
Ps 35; (Dt 5:1-22); Mt 13:31-35; Coll 358 or 395 (Ember)
Ember Day: Please see the Ember Day entry in the General Remarks for the BAS at the beginning of this section.
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