Book of Alternative Services
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)
Monday, December 28th, 2026
The Holy Innocents - HD (Red) [or January 11]
Feria in Christmastide (White)
Within the Octave of Christmas
Feria in Christmastide (White)
Within the Octave of Christmas
Morning Prayer:
Holy Innocents: Ps 2, 26; Is 49:13-23; Mt 18:1-14; Coll 398 or FAS 47
Or
Feria: Ps 26; Is 26:1-9; Col 1:20-29; Coll 276
Or
Feria: Ps 26; Is 26:1-9; Col 1:20-29; Coll 276
Holy Eucharist:
Holy Innocents: Propers 398 or FAS 47; Jer 31:15-17 or Rev 21:1-7; Ps 124; Mt 2:13-18; Preface of a Martyr
Or
Feria: As Christmas I, except: 1 Jn 2:1-6; Ps 16; Mt 2:13-18
Or
Feria: As Christmas I, except: 1 Jn 2:1-6; Ps 16; Mt 2:13-18
Evening Prayer:
Holy Innocents: Ps 19, 126; Is 54:1-13; Mk 10:13-16; Coll 398 or FAS 47
Or
Feria: Ps 2, 8; (Jer 31:10-17); Mt 2:13-18; Coll 276
Or
Feria: Ps 2, 8; (Jer 31:10-17); Mt 2:13-18; Coll 276
Note: The Holy Innocents may be observed on December 28 or January 11.
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