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)
Tuesday, December 29th, 2026
Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist - HD (White) [transferred from December 27; or May 6]
Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1170 - Com (White)
Feria in Christmastide (White)
Within the Octave of Christmas
Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1170 - Com (White)
Feria in Christmastide (White)
Within the Octave of Christmas
Morning Prayer:
Saint John: Ps 97, 98; Pr 8:22-30; Jn 13:20-35; Coll 406 or FAS 163
Or
Feria: Ps 18:1-20; Is 60:1-5; Rev 1:1-8; Coll 276 (Com: 432/3 or FAS 383)
Or
Feria: Ps 18:1-20; Is 60:1-5; Rev 1:1-8; Coll 276 (Com: 432/3 or FAS 383)
Holy Eucharist:
Saint John: Propers 406 or FAS 163; Gen 1:1-5, 12-19 or Gen 1; 1 Jn 1:1-9; Ps 92:1-2, 11-14; Jn 20:1-8; Preface of Apostles
Or
Becket: Common of a Martyr 432/3 or FAS 383; 2 Chr 24:17-22; Ps 69:7-14, 19-22; Mt 10:34-39; Preface of a Saint
Or
Feria: As Christmas I, except: 1 Jn 2:7-11; Ps 96:1-9; Lk 2:22-35 (Com: 432/3 or FAS 383)
Or
Becket: Common of a Martyr 432/3 or FAS 383; 2 Chr 24:17-22; Ps 69:7-14, 19-22; Mt 10:34-39; Preface of a Saint
Or
Feria: As Christmas I, except: 1 Jn 2:7-11; Ps 96:1-9; Lk 2:22-35 (Com: 432/3 or FAS 383)
Evening Prayer:
Saint John: Ps 145; Is 44:1-8; 1 Jn 5:1-12; Coll 406 or FAS 163
Or
Feria: Ps 18:21-50; (2 Sam 23:13-17b); Jn 7:37-52; Coll 276 (Com: 432/3 or FAS 383)
Or
Feria: Ps 18:21-50; (2 Sam 23:13-17b); Jn 7:37-52; Coll 276 (Com: 432/3 or FAS 383)
Note: Saint John may be observed on December 27 or May 6.
Note: If Saint Stephen, Saint John, and the Holy Innocents are observed on the days after Christmas, the BAS provides alternative Daily Office readings for December 29, 30, and 31, if these days are weekdays (see p. 455).
Note: If Saint Stephen, Saint John, and the Holy Innocents are observed on the days after Christmas, the BAS provides alternative Daily Office readings for December 29, 30, and 31, if these days are weekdays (see p. 455).
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