Book of Common Prayer

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

The current liturgical year is Year A (November 30, 2025 to November 28, 2026)

Sunday, February 1st, 2026

The Sunday called Septuagesima (Green or Violet)
Eve of Candlemas (White)

Shrovetide

Some parishes still keep Shrovetide. Shrovetide begins today and ends on Shrove Tuesday. This is a voluntary period of preparation for Lent characterised by an examination of conscience. It is not a period of abstinence or fasting. To reflect the more penitential mood of this period it is traditional that violet vestments (except on feasts) are worn, and the gradual Alleluia is omitted. Flowers are still used.
Morning Prayer: 
Invit 13; Ps 104, Pt 1; Gen 1:1—2:3; Rev 21:1-7; Coll 132
Holy Eucharist: 
Propers 132; Int 18:1-7; Grad 119, Pt 4; no Gloria
Evening Prayer: 
Eve of Candlemas: Ps 26, 27; Ex 13:11-16; Gal 4:1-7; Coll 266
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