Book of Common Prayer

These readings are from the Anglican Church of Canada’s adaptation of the Revised Common Lectionary.

Liturgical Year C: Dec 1, 2024 to Nov 29, 2025
Liturgical Year A: Nov 30, 2025 to Nov 28, 2026

Saturday, February 28th, 2026

Ember Saturday in Lent - Day of Solemn Prayer (Violet)
Day of Abstinence
Eve of Lent II (Violet)

Morning Prayer: Invit 4; Ps 119, Pts 19, 20; Ex 1:1-14, 22—2:10; Mt 27:57—28:end; Coll 210 & 138

Holy Eucharist: As Wednesday; or Deacons 639, Priests 646, or Bishops 657 & Coll 210 & 138; Preface of Whitsunday; no Creed or Gloria

Evening Prayer: Eve of Lent II: Ps 119, Pts 21, 22; Ex 2:11-22; Col 1:21—2:7; Coll 143 & 138

Office Note: The canticle Benedicite, Omnia Opera (p. 26) is suitable for use on Ember Days in place of the first canticle at Morning Prayer.

Lectionary citations are reprinted from Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings, copyright © 2005 Consultation on Common Texts, admin. by Augsburg Fortress. Reproduced by permission.