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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 B (November 29, 2026 to November 27, 2027)
Sunday, December 20th, 2026
Fourth Sunday of Advent (Violet or Blue)
Morning Prayer:
Ps 66, 67; Is 11:10-16; Rev 20:11—21:8; Coll 272
Holy Eucharist:
Propers 271; 2 Sam 7:1-11, 16; C 18 (Luke 1:46-55) or Ps 89:1-4, 19-26; Rom 16:25-27; Lk 1:26-38; Preface of Advent
Evening Prayer:
Ps 116, 117; (1 Sam 2:1b-10); O Antiphon; Lk 1:5-25; Coll 272
O Clavis David: O Key of David and sceptre of the House of Israel; you open and no one can shut; you shut and no one can open: Come and lead the prisoners from the prison house, those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.
cf. Isaiah 22:22, 42:7
cf. Isaiah 22:22, 42:7
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