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, May 24th, 2026
The Day of Pentecost being the Fiftieth Day after Easter commonly called Whitsunday (Red)
Whitsuntide
The Pentecost collect is repeated until Trinity Sunday. The second collect on p. 205 may also be used.Paschal Alleluias: The Paschal Season ends after Evensong (or Compline).
Paschal Candle: The paschal candle is extinguished at the end of the last service and it is moved from its more prominent position during Easter season to its customary place in the church, usually near the font. It is lit only for baptisms and for funerals when it is placed near the remains of the deceased.
The Unity of the Christian Church: At a second service today or on any of the six days following the Collect, Epistle, & Gospel for the Unity of the Christian Church, p. 213, may be used (Int 122; Grad 133).
Morning Prayer:
Invit 8; Proper Anthems instead of Venite, p. 204; Ps 145; Jl 2:28-end; Rom 8:1-17; Coll 205 (1) (& 205 (2))
Holy Eucharist:
Propers 204; Int 68:1-6 or 122; EG 68:7-10 or 125; Preface of Whitsunday
Evening Prayer:
Ps 48, 104, Pt 2; Is 11:1-9; Rom 8:18-end; Coll 205 (1) (& 205 (2))
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