Test Calendar

The Second Sunday of Advent

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-06

Purple

Principal Service
Isaiah 40.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2040.1-11>
Psalm 85.1-2,8-13*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2085.1-2%2C8-13*>
2 Peter 3.8-15a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Peter%203.8-15a>
Mark 1.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%201.1-8>

Third Service
Psalm 80<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2080>
Baruch 5.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Baruch%205.1-9> or
Zephaniah 3.14-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Zephaniah%203.14-end>
Luke 1.5-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%201.5-20>

Second Service
Psalm 40*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2040*>
1 Kings 22.1-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Kings%2022.1-28>
Romans 15.4-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2015.4-13>
Gospel at Holy Communion:
Matthew 11.2-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2011.2-11>

Collect

O Lord, raise up, we pray, your power
and come among us,
and with great might succour us;
that whereas, through our sins and wickedness
we are grievously hindered
in running the race that is set before us,
your bountiful grace and mercy
may speedily help and deliver us;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honour and glory, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Father in heaven,
who sent your Son to redeem the world
and will send him again to be our judge:
give us grace so to imitate him
in the humility and purity of his first coming
that, when he comes again,
we may be ready to greet him
with joyful love and firm faith;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Almighty God,
purify our hearts and minds,
that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again
as judge and saviour
we may be ready to receive him,
who is our Lord and our God.

BCP: The Second Sunday in Advent

BCP Holy Communion

2 Kings 22.8-10, 23.1-3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Kings%2022.8-10%2C%2023.1-3>
Psalm 50.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2050.1-6>
Romans 15.4-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2015.4-13>
Luke 21.25-33<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2021.25-33>

BCP Collect

Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain (Extra-Provincial to the Archbishop of Canterbury)
Carlos López-Lozano – Bishop of Spanish Reformed Episcopal Church

Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, Teacher of the Faith, 397

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-07

Purple / white

Exciting Holiness
Isaiah 41.9b-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2041.9b-13>
Psalm 20.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2020.1-6>
2 Corinthians 5.16-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Corinthians%205.16-21>
Luke 22.24-30<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2022.24-30>

Holy Communion
Isaiah 35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2035>
Psalm 85.7-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2085.7-end>
Luke 5.17-26<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%205.17-26>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 44<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2044> (or) 27, 30<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2027%2C%2030>
Isaiah 45.14-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2045.14-end>
1 Thessalonians 1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Thessalonians%201>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 144, 146<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20144%2C%20146> (or) 26, 28, 29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2026%2C%2028%2C%2029>
Isaiah 30.1-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2030.1-18>
Matthew 14.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2014.1-12>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Jeremiah 7.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%207.1-11>
Philippians 4.4-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Philippians%204.4-9>

Collect

God of hosts,
who called Ambrose from the governor’s throne
to be a bishop in your Church
and an intrepid champion of your faithful people:
mercifully grant that, as he did not fear to rebuke rulers,
so we, with like courage,
may contend for the faith we have received;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of truth,
whose Wisdom set her table
and invited us to eat the bread and drink the wine
of the kingdom:
help us to lay aside all foolishness
and to live and walk in the way of insight,
that we may come with Ambrose to the eternal feast of heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Shyira (Rwanda) Samuel M Mugisha
Edmonton (Canada) Vacant

The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-08

Purple / white

Exciting Holiness
Genesis 3.9-15, 20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%203.9-15%2C%2020>
Psalm 97.1, 2, 8-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2097.1%2C%202%2C%208-end>
Ephesians 1.3-6, 11, 12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%201.3-6%2C%2011%2C%2012>
Luke 1.26-38<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%201.26-38>

Holy Communion
Isaiah 40.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2040.1-11>
Psalm 96.1, 10-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2096.1%2C%2010-end>
Matthew 18.12-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2018.12-14>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 56, 57<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2056%2C%2057> (or) 32, 36<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2032%2C%2036>
Isaiah 46<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2046>
1 Thessalonians 2.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Thessalonians%202.1-12>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 11, 12, 13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2011%2C%2012%2C%2013> (or) 33<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2033>
Isaiah 30.19-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2030.19-end>
Matthew 14.13-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2014.13-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Daniel 7.9-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Daniel%207.9-14>
Matthew 24.15-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2024.15-28>

Collect

Almighty and everlasting God,
who stooped to raise fallen humanity
through the child-bearing of blessed Mary:
grant that we, who have seen your glory
revealed in our human nature
and your love made perfect in our weakness,
may daily be renewed in your image
and conformed to the pattern of your Son
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God most high,
whose handmaid bore the Word made flesh:
we thank you that in this sacrament of our redemption
you visit us with your Holy Spirit
and overshadow us by your power;
strengthen us to walk with Mary the joyful path of obedience
and so to bring forth the fruits of holiness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: The Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Shyogwe (Rwanda) Jered Kalimba
Egba (Nigeria) Emmanuel Adekunle
Lafia (Nigeria) Godwin A Robinson

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-09

Purple

Holy Communion
Isaiah 40.25-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2040.25-end>
Psalm 103.8-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20103.8-13>
Matthew 11.28-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2011.28-end>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 62, 63<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2062%2C%2063> (or) 34<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2034>
Isaiah 47<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2047>
1 Thessalonians 2.13-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Thessalonians%202.13-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 10, 14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2010%2C%2014> (or) 119.33-56<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20119.33-56>
Isaiah 31<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2031>
Matthew 15.1-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2015.1-20>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Amos 9.11-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Amos%209.11-end>
Romans 13.8-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2013.8-14>

Collect

O Lord, raise up, we pray, your power
and come among us,
and with great might succour us;
that whereas, through our sins and wickedness
we are grievously hindered
in running the race that is set before us,
your bountiful grace and mercy
may speedily help and deliver us;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honour and glory, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Father in heaven,
who sent your Son to redeem the world
and will send him again to be our judge:
give us grace so to imitate him
in the humility and purity of his first coming
that, when he comes again,
we may be ready to greet him
with joyful love and firm faith;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Almighty God,
purify our hearts and minds,
that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again
as judge and saviour
we may be ready to receive him,
who is our Lord and our God.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Sialkot (Pakistan) Alwin John Samuel (Diocesan Bishop)
Egba West (Nigeria) Samuel Oludele Ogundeji

Ember Day

The following readings are suitable for use on Ember Days:
Numbers 11.16, 17, 24-29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Numbers%2011.16%2C%2017%2C%2024-29> or
Numbers 27.15-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Numbers%2027.15-end> or
1 Samuel 16.1-13a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Samuel%2016.1-13a> or
Isaiah 6.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%206.1-8> or
Isaiah 61.1-3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2061.1-3> or
Jeremiah 1.4-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%201.4-10>

Psalm 40.8-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2040.8-13> or
Psalm 84.8-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2084.8-12> or
Psalm 89.19-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2089.19-25> or
Psalm 101.1-5, 7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20101.1-5%2C%207> or
Psalm 122<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20122>

Acts 20.28-35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%2020.28-35> or
1 Corinthians 3.3-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%203.3-11> or
Ephesians 4.4-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%204.4-16> or
Philippians 3.7-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Philippians%203.7-14>

Luke 4.16-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%204.16-21> or
Luke 12.35-43<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2012.35-43> or
Luke 22.24-27<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2022.24-27> or
John 4.31-38<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%204.31-38> or
John 15.5-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2015.5-17>

Collect

for the ministry of all Christian people

Almighty and everlasting God,
by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church
is governed and sanctified:
hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,
that in their vocation and ministry
they may serve you in holiness and truth
to the glory of your name;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

or for those to be ordained

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts,
by your Holy Spirit you have appointed
various orders of ministry in the Church:
look with mercy on your servants
now called to be deacons and priests;
maintain them in truth and renew them in holiness,
that by word and good example they may faithfully serve you
to the glory of your name and the benefit of your Church;
through the merits of our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

or for vocations

Almighty God,
you have entrusted to your Church
a share in the ministry of your Son our great high priest:
inspire by your Holy Spirit the hearts of many
to offer themselves for the ministry of your Church,
that strengthened by his power,
they may work for the increase of your kingdom
and set forward the eternal praise of your name;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Heavenly Father,
whose ascended Son gave gifts of leadership and service to the Church:
strengthen us who have received this holy food
to be good stewards of your manifold grace,
through him who came not to be served but to serve,
and give his life as a ransom for many,
Jesus Christ our Lord.

Lord of the harvest,
you have fed your people in this sacrament
with the fruits of creation made holy by your Spirit:
by your grace raise up among us faithful labourers
to sow your word and reap the harvest of souls;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-10

Purple

Holy Communion
Isaiah 41.13-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2041.13-20>
Psalm 145.1, 8-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20145.1%2C%208-13>
Matthew 11.11-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2011.11-15>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 53, 54, 60<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2053%2C%2054%2C%2060> (or) 37*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2037*>
Isaiah 48.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2048.1-11>
1 Thessalonians 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Thessalonians%203>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 73<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2073> (or) 39, 40<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2039%2C%2040>
Isaiah 32<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2032>
Matthew 15.21-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2015.21-28>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Jeremiah 23.5-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2023.5-8>
Mark 11.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%2011.1-11>

Collect

O Lord, raise up, we pray, your power
and come among us,
and with great might succour us;
that whereas, through our sins and wickedness
we are grievously hindered
in running the race that is set before us,
your bountiful grace and mercy
may speedily help and deliver us;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honour and glory, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Father in heaven,
who sent your Son to redeem the world
and will send him again to be our judge:
give us grace so to imitate him
in the humility and purity of his first coming
that, when he comes again,
we may be ready to greet him
with joyful love and firm faith;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Almighty God,
purify our hearts and minds,
that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again
as judge and saviour
we may be ready to receive him,
who is our Lord and our God.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Singapore (South East Asia) Titus Chung
Egbu (Nigeria) Geoffrey Okoroafor
Egypt (Jerusalem Middle East) Mouneer Hanna Anis
Nb: the Diocese of Egypt is expected to have become the Province of Alexandria by this time

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-11

Purple

Holy Communion
Isaiah 48.17-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2048.17-19>
Psalm 1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%201>
Matthew 11.16-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2011.16-19>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 85, 86<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2085%2C%2086> (or) 31<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2031>
Isaiah 48.12-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2048.12-end>
1 Thessalonians 4.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Thessalonians%204.1-12>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 82, 90<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2082%2C%2090> (or) 35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2035>
Isaiah 33.1-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2033.1-22>
Matthew 15.29-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2015.29-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Jeremiah 33.14-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2033.14-22>
Luke 21.25-36<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2021.25-36>

Collect

O Lord, raise up, we pray, your power
and come among us,
and with great might succour us;
that whereas, through our sins and wickedness
we are grievously hindered
in running the race that is set before us,
your bountiful grace and mercy
may speedily help and deliver us;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honour and glory, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Father in heaven,
who sent your Son to redeem the world
and will send him again to be our judge:
give us grace so to imitate him
in the humility and purity of his first coming
that, when he comes again,
we may be ready to greet him
with joyful love and firm faith;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Almighty God,
purify our hearts and minds,
that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again
as judge and saviour
we may be ready to receive him,
who is our Lord and our God.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Sittwe (Myanmar) James Min Dein
Eha – Amufu (Nigeria) Daniel Olinya

Ember Day

The following readings are suitable for use on Ember Days:
Numbers 11.16, 17, 24-29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Numbers%2011.16%2C%2017%2C%2024-29> or
Numbers 27.15-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Numbers%2027.15-end> or
1 Samuel 16.1-13a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Samuel%2016.1-13a> or
Isaiah 6.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%206.1-8> or
Isaiah 61.1-3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2061.1-3> or
Jeremiah 1.4-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%201.4-10>

Psalm 40.8-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2040.8-13> or
Psalm 84.8-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2084.8-12> or
Psalm 89.19-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2089.19-25> or
Psalm 101.1-5, 7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20101.1-5%2C%207> or
Psalm 122<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20122>

Acts 20.28-35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%2020.28-35> or
1 Corinthians 3.3-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%203.3-11> or
Ephesians 4.4-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%204.4-16> or
Philippians 3.7-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Philippians%203.7-14>

Luke 4.16-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%204.16-21> or
Luke 12.35-43<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2012.35-43> or
Luke 22.24-27<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2022.24-27> or
John 4.31-38<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%204.31-38> or
John 15.5-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2015.5-17>

Collect

for the ministry of all Christian people

Almighty and everlasting God,
by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church
is governed and sanctified:
hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,
that in their vocation and ministry
they may serve you in holiness and truth
to the glory of your name;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

or for those to be ordained

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts,
by your Holy Spirit you have appointed
various orders of ministry in the Church:
look with mercy on your servants
now called to be deacons and priests;
maintain them in truth and renew them in holiness,
that by word and good example they may faithfully serve you
to the glory of your name and the benefit of your Church;
through the merits of our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

or for vocations

Almighty God,
you have entrusted to your Church
a share in the ministry of your Son our great high priest:
inspire by your Holy Spirit the hearts of many
to offer themselves for the ministry of your Church,
that strengthened by his power,
they may work for the increase of your kingdom
and set forward the eternal praise of your name;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Heavenly Father,
whose ascended Son gave gifts of leadership and service to the Church:
strengthen us who have received this holy food
to be good stewards of your manifold grace,
through him who came not to be served but to serve,
and give his life as a ransom for many,
Jesus Christ our Lord.

Lord of the harvest,
you have fed your people in this sacrament
with the fruits of creation made holy by your Spirit:
by your grace raise up among us faithful labourers
to sow your word and reap the harvest of souls;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-12

Purple

Holy Communion
Ecclesiasticus 48.1-4, 9-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiasticus%2048.1-4%2C%209-11> or
2 Kings 2.9-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Kings%202.9-12>
Psalm 80.1-4, 18-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2080.1-4%2C%2018-19>
Matthew 17.10-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2017.10-13>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 145<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20145> (or) 41, 42, 43<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2041%2C%2042%2C%2043>
Isaiah 49.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2049.1-13>
1 Thessalonians 4.13-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Thessalonians%204.13-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 93, 94<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2093%2C%2094> (or) 45, 46<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2045%2C%2046>
Isaiah 35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2035>
Matthew 16.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2016.1-12>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Zechariah 14.4-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Zechariah%2014.4-11>
Revelation 22.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Revelation%2022.1-7>

Collect

O Lord, raise up, we pray, your power
and come among us,
and with great might succour us;
that whereas, through our sins and wickedness
we are grievously hindered
in running the race that is set before us,
your bountiful grace and mercy
may speedily help and deliver us;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honour and glory, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Father in heaven,
who sent your Son to redeem the world
and will send him again to be our judge:
give us grace so to imitate him
in the humility and purity of his first coming
that, when he comes again,
we may be ready to greet him
with joyful love and firm faith;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Almighty God,
purify our hearts and minds,
that when your Son Jesus Christ comes again
as judge and saviour
we may be ready to receive him,
who is our Lord and our God.

Collect on the Eve of Advent 3

O Lord Jesus Christ,
who at your first coming sent your messenger
to prepare your way before you:
grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries
may likewise so prepare and make ready your way
by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just,
that at your second coming to judge the world
we may be found an acceptable people in your sight;
for you are alive and reign with the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Ekiti (Nigeria) Christopher Tayo Omotunde
Ekiti Kwara (Nigeria) Andrew Ajayi
Ekiti Oke (Nigeria) Isaac Olubowale
Ekiti West (Nigeria) Rufus V A Adepoju

Ember Day

The following readings are suitable for use on Ember Days:
Numbers 11.16, 17, 24-29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Numbers%2011.16%2C%2017%2C%2024-29> or
Numbers 27.15-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Numbers%2027.15-end> or
1 Samuel 16.1-13a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Samuel%2016.1-13a> or
Isaiah 6.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%206.1-8> or
Isaiah 61.1-3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2061.1-3> or
Jeremiah 1.4-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%201.4-10>

Psalm 40.8-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2040.8-13> or
Psalm 84.8-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2084.8-12> or
Psalm 89.19-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2089.19-25> or
Psalm 101.1-5, 7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20101.1-5%2C%207> or
Psalm 122<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20122>

Acts 20.28-35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%2020.28-35> or
1 Corinthians 3.3-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%203.3-11> or
Ephesians 4.4-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%204.4-16> or
Philippians 3.7-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Philippians%203.7-14>

Luke 4.16-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%204.16-21> or
Luke 12.35-43<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2012.35-43> or
Luke 22.24-27<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2022.24-27> or
John 4.31-38<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%204.31-38> or
John 15.5-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2015.5-17>

Collect

for the ministry of all Christian people

Almighty and everlasting God,
by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church
is governed and sanctified:
hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,
that in their vocation and ministry
they may serve you in holiness and truth
to the glory of your name;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

or for those to be ordained

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts,
by your Holy Spirit you have appointed
various orders of ministry in the Church:
look with mercy on your servants
now called to be deacons and priests;
maintain them in truth and renew them in holiness,
that by word and good example they may faithfully serve you
to the glory of your name and the benefit of your Church;
through the merits of our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

or for vocations

Almighty God,
you have entrusted to your Church
a share in the ministry of your Son our great high priest:
inspire by your Holy Spirit the hearts of many
to offer themselves for the ministry of your Church,
that strengthened by his power,
they may work for the increase of your kingdom
and set forward the eternal praise of your name;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Heavenly Father,
whose ascended Son gave gifts of leadership and service to the Church:
strengthen us who have received this holy food
to be good stewards of your manifold grace,
through him who came not to be served but to serve,
and give his life as a ransom for many,
Jesus Christ our Lord.

Lord of the harvest,
you have fed your people in this sacrament
with the fruits of creation made holy by your Spirit:
by your grace raise up among us faithful labourers
to sow your word and reap the harvest of souls;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Third Sunday of Advent

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-13

Purple

Principal Service
Isaiah 61.1-4,8-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2061.1-4%2C8-11>
Psalm 126<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20126> or
Canticle: Magnificat
1 Thessalonians 5.16-24<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Thessalonians%205.16-24>
John 1.6-8,19-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.6-8%2C19-28>

Third Service
Psalms 50.1-6, 62<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2050.1-6%2C%2062>
Isaiah 12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2012>
Luke 1.57-66<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%201.57-66>

Second Service
Psalm 68.1-19*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2068.1-19*>
Malachi 3.1-4; 4<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Malachi%203.1-4%2C%204>
Philippians 4.4-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Philippians%204.4-7>
Gospel at Holy Communion:
Matthew 14.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2014.1-12>

Collect

O Lord Jesus Christ,
who at your first coming sent your messenger
to prepare your way before you:
grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries
may likewise so prepare and make ready your way
by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just,
that at your second coming to judge the world
we may be found an acceptable people in your sight;
for you are alive and reign with the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

We give you thanks, O Lord, for these heavenly gifts;
kindle in us the fire of your Spirit
that when your Christ comes again
we may shine as lights before his face;
who is alive and reigns now and for ever.

Additional Collect

God for whom we watch and wait,
you sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son:
give us courage to speak the truth,
to hunger for justice,
and to suffer for the cause of right,
with Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: The Third Sunday in Advent

BCP Holy Communion

Isaiah 35.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2035.1-10>
Psalm 80.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2080.1-7>
1 Corinthians 4.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%204.1-5>
Matthew 11.2-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2011.2-10>

BCP Collect

O Lord Jesu Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee; Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at thy second coming to judge the world we may be found an acceptable people in thy sight, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Pray for the Falkland Islands (Extra-Provincial to Canterbury)
Timothy Thornton – Bishop to the Forces and Bishop to the Falkland Islands

John of the Cross, Poet, Teacher of the Faith, 1591

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-14

Purple / white

Exciting Holiness
Song of Songs 2.8-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Song%20of%20Songs%202.8-end>
Psalm 121.1-4, 7, 8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20121.1-4%2C%207%2C%208>
1 Corinthians 2.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%202.1-10>
John 14.18-23<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2014.18-23>

Holy Communion
Numbers 24.2-7, 15-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Numbers%2024.2-7%2C%2015-17>
Psalm 25.3-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2025.3-8>
Matthew 21.23-27<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2021.23-27>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 40<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2040> (or) 44<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2044>
Isaiah 49.14-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2049.14-25>
1 Thessalonians 5.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Thessalonians%205.1-11>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 25, 26<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2025%2C%2026> (or) 47, 49<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2047%2C%2049>
Isaiah 38. 1-8, 21-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2038.%201-8%2C%2021-22>
Matthew 16.13-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2016.13-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 40.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2040.1-11>
Matthew 3.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%203.1-12>

Collect

O God, the judge of all,
who gave your servant John of the Cross
a warmth of nature, a strength of purpose
and a mystical faith
that sustained him even in the darkness:
shed your light on all who love you
and grant them union of body and soul
in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of truth,
whose Wisdom set her table
and invited us to eat the bread and drink the wine
of the kingdom:
help us to lay aside all foolishness
and to live and walk in the way of insight,
that we may come with John of the Cross to the eternal feast of heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Sodor Man (England) Peter Eagles
El Camino Real (The Episcopal Church) Mary Gray-Reeves

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-15

Purple

Holy Communion
Zephaniah 3.1-2, 9-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Zephaniah%203.1-2%2C%209-13>
Psalm 34.1-6, 21-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2034.1-6%2C%2021-22>
Matthew 21.28-32<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2021.28-32>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 70, 74<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2070%2C%2074> (or) 48, 52<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2048%2C%2052>
Isaiah 50<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2050>
1 Thessalonians 5.12-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Thessalonians%205.12-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 50, 54<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2050%2C%2054> (or) 50<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2050>
Isaiah 38. 9-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2038.%209-20>
Matthew 17.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2017.1-13>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Lamentations 3.22-33<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Lamentations%203.22-33>
1 Corinthians 1.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%201.1-9>

Collect

O Lord Jesus Christ,
who at your first coming sent your messenger
to prepare your way before you:
grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries
may likewise so prepare and make ready your way
by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just,
that at your second coming to judge the world
we may be found an acceptable people in your sight;
for you are alive and reign with the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

We give you thanks, O Lord, for these heavenly gifts;
kindle in us the fire of your Spirit
that when your Christ comes again
we may shine as lights before his face;
who is alive and reigns now and for ever.

Additional Collect

God for whom we watch and wait,
you sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son:
give us courage to speak the truth,
to hunger for justice,
and to suffer for the cause of right,
with Jesus Christ our Lord.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Sokoto (Nigeria) Augustine Omole
El Salvador (Central America) Juan David Alvarado Melgar

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-16

Purple

Holy Communion
Isaiah 45.6b-8, 18, 21b-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2045.6b-8%2C%2018%2C%2021b-end>
Psalm 85.7-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2085.7-end>
Luke 7.18b-23<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%207.18b-23>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 75, 96<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2075%2C%2096> (or) 119.57-80<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20119.57-80>
Isaiah 51.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2051.1-8>
2 Thessalonians 1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Thessalonians%201>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 25, 82<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2025%2C%2082> (or) 59, 60, (67)<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2059%2C%2060%2C%20(67)>
Isaiah 39<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2039>
Matthew 17.14-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2017.14-21>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Joel 3.9-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Joel%203.9-16>
Matthew 24.29-35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2024.29-35>

Collect

O Lord Jesus Christ,
who at your first coming sent your messenger
to prepare your way before you:
grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries
may likewise so prepare and make ready your way
by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just,
that at your second coming to judge the world
we may be found an acceptable people in your sight;
for you are alive and reign with the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

We give you thanks, O Lord, for these heavenly gifts;
kindle in us the fire of your Spirit
that when your Christ comes again
we may shine as lights before his face;
who is alive and reigns now and for ever.

Additional Collect

God for whom we watch and wait,
you sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son:
give us courage to speak the truth,
to hunger for justice,
and to suffer for the cause of right,
with Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: O Sapientia

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
South Ankole (Uganda) Nathan Ahimbisibwe
Eldoret (Kenya) Christopher Ruto

Eglantyne Jebb, Social Reformer, Founder of ‘Save The Children’, 1928
O Sapientia

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-17

Purple

Holy Communion
Genesis 49.2, 8-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2049.2%2C%208-10>
Psalm 72.1-5, 18-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2072.1-5%2C%2018-19>
Matthew 1.1-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%201.1-17>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 76, 97<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2076%2C%2097> (or) 56, 57, (63*)<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2056%2C%2057%2C%20(63*)>
Isaiah 51.9-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2051.9-16>
2 Thessalonians 2<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Thessalonians%202>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 44<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2044> (or) 61, 62, 64<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2061%2C%2062%2C%2064>
Zephaniah 1.1-2.3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Zephaniah%201.1-2.3>
Matthew 17.22-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2017.22-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Ecclesiasticus 24.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiasticus%2024.1-9> or Proverbs 8.22-31<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Proverbs%208.22-31>
1 Corinthians 2.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%202.1-13>

Collect

O Lord Jesus Christ,
who at your first coming sent your messenger
to prepare your way before you:
grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries
may likewise so prepare and make ready your way
by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just,
that at your second coming to judge the world
we may be found an acceptable people in your sight;
for you are alive and reign with the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

We give you thanks, O Lord, for these heavenly gifts;
kindle in us the fire of your Spirit
that when your Christ comes again
we may shine as lights before his face;
who is alive and reigns now and for ever.

Additional Collect

God for whom we watch and wait,
you sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son:
give us courage to speak the truth,
to hunger for justice,
and to suffer for the cause of right,
with Jesus Christ our Lord.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
South Dakota (The Episcopal Church) John Tarrant
El-Obeid (Sudan) Ismail Gabriel Abudigin

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-18

Purple

Holy Communion
Jeremiah 23.5-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2023.5-8>
Psalm 72.1-2, 12-13, 18-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2072.1-2%2C%2012-13%2C%2018-end>
Matthew 1.18-24<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%201.18-24>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 77, 98<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2077%2C%2098> (or) 51, 54<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2051%2C%2054>
Isaiah 51.17-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2051.17-end>
2 Thessalonians 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Thessalonians%203>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 49<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2049> (or) 38<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2038>
Zephaniah 3.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Zephaniah%203.1-13>
Matthew 18.1-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2018.1-20>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Exodus 3.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%203.1-6>
Acts 7.20-36<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%207.20-36>

Collect

O Lord Jesus Christ,
who at your first coming sent your messenger
to prepare your way before you:
grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries
may likewise so prepare and make ready your way
by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just,
that at your second coming to judge the world
we may be found an acceptable people in your sight;
for you are alive and reign with the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

We give you thanks, O Lord, for these heavenly gifts;
kindle in us the fire of your Spirit
that when your Christ comes again
we may shine as lights before his face;
who is alive and reigns now and for ever.

Additional Collect

God for whom we watch and wait,
you sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son:
give us courage to speak the truth,
to hunger for justice,
and to suffer for the cause of right,
with Jesus Christ our Lord.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
South Kerala (South India) Dharmaraj Rasalam (Primate)
Ely (England) Stephen David Conway
Embu (Kenya) David Muriithi Ireri

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-19

Purple

Holy Communion
Judges 13.2-7, 24-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Judges%2013.2-7%2C%2024-end>
Psalm 71.3-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2071.3-8>
Luke 1.5-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%201.5-25>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 144, 146<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20144%2C%20146>
Isaiah 52.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2052.1-12>
Jude<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jude>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 10, 57<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2010%2C%2057>
Zephaniah 3.14-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Zephaniah%203.14-end>
Matthew 18.21-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2018.21-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 11.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2011.1-9>
Romans 15.7-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2015.7-13>

Collect

O Lord Jesus Christ,
who at your first coming sent your messenger
to prepare your way before you:
grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries
may likewise so prepare and make ready your way
by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just,
that at your second coming to judge the world
we may be found an acceptable people in your sight;
for you are alive and reign with the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

We give you thanks, O Lord, for these heavenly gifts;
kindle in us the fire of your Spirit
that when your Christ comes again
we may shine as lights before his face;
who is alive and reigns now and for ever.

Additional Collect

God for whom we watch and wait,
you sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son:
give us courage to speak the truth,
to hunger for justice,
and to suffer for the cause of right,
with Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect on the Eve of Advent 4

God our redeemer,
who prepared the Blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of your Son:
grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour,
so we may be ready to greet him
when he comes again as our judge;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
South Rwenzori (Uganda) Jackson Nzerebende
Enugu (Nigeria) Emmanuel Chukwuma
Enugu North (Nigeria) Sosthenes Eze

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-20

Purple

Principal Service
2 Samuel 7.1-11,16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Samuel%207.1-11%2C16>
Canticle: Magnificat or
Psalm 89.1-4,19-26*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2089.1-4%2C19-26*>
Romans 16.25-27<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2016.25-27>
Luke 1.26-38<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%201.26-38>

Third Service
Psalm 144<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20144>
Isaiah 7.10-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%207.10-16>
Romans 1.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%201.1-7>

Second Service
Psalms 113 [131]<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20113%20%5B131%5D>
Zechariah 2.10-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Zechariah%202.10-13>
Luke 1.39-55<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%201.39-55>

Collect

God our redeemer,
who prepared the Blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of your Son:
grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour,
so we may be ready to greet him
when he comes again as our judge;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Heavenly Father,
who chose the Blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of the promised saviour:
fill us your servants with your grace,
that in all things we may embrace your holy will
and with her rejoice in your salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Eternal God,
as Mary waited for the birth of your Son,
so we wait for his coming in glory;
bring us through the birth pangs of this present age
to see, with her, our great salvation
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: The Fourth Sunday in Advent

BCP Holy Communion

Isaiah 40.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2040.1-9>
Psalm 145.17-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20145.17-end>
Philippians 4.4-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Philippians%204.4-7>
John 1.19-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.19-28>

BCP Collect

O Lord, raise up (we pray thee) thy power, and come among us, and with great might succour us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through the satisfaction of thy Son our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be honour and glory, world without end.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Pray for mission agencies and their ministry throughout the Anglican Communion, including the Mothers’ Union around the world

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-21

Purple

Holy Communion
Zephaniah 3.14-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Zephaniah%203.14-18>
Psalm 33.1-4, 11, 12, 20-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2033.1-4%2C%2011%2C%2012%2C%2020-end>
Luke 1.39-45<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%201.39-45>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 121, 122, 123<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20121%2C%20122%2C%20123>
Isaiah 52.13-53.end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2052.13-53.end>
2 Peter 1.1-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Peter%201.1-15>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 80, 84<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2080%2C%2084>
Malachi 1.1, 6-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Malachi%201.1%2C%206-end>
Matthew 19.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2019.1-12>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Numbers 24.15b-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Numbers%2024.15b-19>
Revelation 22.10-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Revelation%2022.10-21>

Collect

God our redeemer,
who prepared the Blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of your Son:
grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour,
so we may be ready to greet him
when he comes again as our judge;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Heavenly Father,
who chose the Blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of the promised saviour:
fill us your servants with your grace,
that in all things we may embrace your holy will
and with her rejoice in your salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Eternal God,
as Mary waited for the birth of your Son,
so we wait for his coming in glory;
bring us through the birth pangs of this present age
to see, with her, our great salvation
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Saint Thomas, Apostle

BCP Holy Communion

Job 42.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Job%2042.1-6>
Psalm 139.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20139.1-11>
Ephesians 2.19-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%202.19-end>
John 20.24-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2020.24-end>

BCP Collect

Almighty and everliving God, who for the more confirmation of the faith didst suffer thy holy Apostle Thomas to be doubtful in thy Son’s resurrection; Grant us so perfectly, and without all doubt, to believe in thy Son Jesus Christ, that our faith in thy sight may never be reproved. Hear us, O Lord, through the same Jesus Christ, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, now and for evermore.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-22

Purple

Holy Communion
1 Samuel 1.24-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Samuel%201.24-end>
Psalm 113<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20113>
Luke 1.46-56<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%201.46-56>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 124, 125, 126, 127<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20124%2C%20125%2C%20126%2C%20127>
Isaiah 54<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2054>
2 Peter 1.16-2.3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Peter%201.16-2.3>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 24, 48<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2024%2C%2048>
Malachi 2.1-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Malachi%202.1-16>
Matthew 19.13-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2019.13-15>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Jeremiah 30.7-11a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2030.7-11a>
Acts 4.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%204.1-12>

Collect

God our redeemer,
who prepared the Blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of your Son:
grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour,
so we may be ready to greet him
when he comes again as our judge;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Heavenly Father,
who chose the Blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of the promised saviour:
fill us your servants with your grace,
that in all things we may embrace your holy will
and with her rejoice in your salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Eternal God,
as Mary waited for the birth of your Son,
so we wait for his coming in glory;
bring us through the birth pangs of this present age
to see, with her, our great salvation
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Etche (Nigeria) Precious Nwala
Etsako (Nigeria) Jacob Bada

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-23

Purple

Holy Communion
Malachi 3.1-4, 4.5-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Malachi%203.1-4%2C%204.5-end>
Psalm 25.3-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2025.3-9>
Luke 1.57-66<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%201.57-66>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 128, 129, 130, 131<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20128%2C%20129%2C%20130%2C%20131>
Isaiah 55<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2055>
2 Peter 2.4-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Peter%202.4-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 89.1-37<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2089.1-37>
Malachi 2.17-3.12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Malachi%202.17-3.12>
Matthew 19.16-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2019.16-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 7.10-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%207.10-15>
Matthew 1.18-23<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%201.18-23>

Collect

God our redeemer,
who prepared the Blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of your Son:
grant that, as she looked for his coming as our saviour,
so we may be ready to greet him
when he comes again as our judge;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Heavenly Father,
who chose the Blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of the promised saviour:
fill us your servants with your grace,
that in all things we may embrace your holy will
and with her rejoice in your salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Eternal God,
as Mary waited for the birth of your Son,
so we wait for his coming in glory;
bring us through the birth pangs of this present age
to see, with her, our great salvation
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Evo (Nigeria) Innocent Ordu
Exeter (England) Robert Atwell

Christmas Eve

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-24

Purple

Morning Eucharist
2 Samuel 7.1-5,8-11,16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Samuel%207.1-5%2C8-11%2C16>
Psalm 89.2,19-27<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2089.2%2C19-27>
Acts 13.16-26<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%2013.16-26>
Luke 1.67-79<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%201.67-79>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 45, 113<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2045%2C%20113>
Isaiah 56.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2056.1-8>
2 Peter 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Peter%203>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 85<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2085>
Zechariah 2<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Zechariah%202>
Revelation 1.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Revelation%201.1-8>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
At Evening Prayer the readings for Christmas Eve are used. At other services, the following readings are used
Isaiah 29.13-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2029.13-18>
1 John 4.7-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%204.7-16>

Collect

Almighty God,
you make us glad with the yearly remembrance
of the birth of your Son Jesus Christ:
grant that, as we joyfully receive him as our redeemer,
so we may with sure confidence behold him
when he shall come to be our judge;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Eternal God, for whom we wait,
you have fed us with the bread of eternal life:
keep us ever watchful,
that we may be ready to stand before the Son of man,
Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Almighty God,
as we prepare with joy
to celebrate the gift of the Christ-child,
embrace the earth with your glory
and be for us a living hope
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Christmas Eve

BCP Collect

O God, who makest us glad with the yearly remembrance of the birth of thy only Son, Jesus Christ: Grant that as we joyfully receive him for our redeemer, so we may with sure confidence behold him, when he shall come to be our judge; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Ezo (South Sudan) John Kereboro Zawo
Faisalabad (Pakistan) John Samuel
Falkland Islands, Timothy Thornton (Bishop to the Falkland Islands)

Christmas Day

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-25

Gold or White

Principal Feast

Any of the following sets of readings may be used on Christmas Night and on Christmas Day. Set III should be used at some service during the celebration.
Principal Service
I
Isaiah 9.2-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%209.2-7>
Psalm 96<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2096>
Titus 2.11-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Titus%202.11-14>
Luke 2.1-14[15-20]<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.1-14%5B15-20%5D>

II
Isaiah 62.6-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2062.6-12>
Psalm 97<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2097>
Titus 3.4-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Titus%203.4-7>
Luke 2.[1-7]8-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.%5B1-7%5D8-20>

III
Isaiah 52.7-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2052.7-10>
Psalm 98<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2098>
Hebrews 1.1-4[5-12]<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%201.1-4%5B5-12%5D>
John 1.1-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.1-14>

Third Service
Isaiah 62.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2062.1-5>
Matthew 1.18-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%201.18-25>
Morning Psalms
Psalms 110, 117<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20110%2C%20117>

Second Service
Isaiah 65.17-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2065.17-25>
Philippians 2.5-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Philippians%202.5-11> or
Luke 2.1-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.1-20> if it has not been used at the principal service of the day
Evening Psalm
Psalm 8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%208>

Collect

(Christmas Night)

Eternal God,
who made this most holy night
to shine with the brightness of your one true light:
bring us, who have known the revelation of that light on earth,
to see the radiance of your heavenly glory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

(Christmas Day)

Almighty God,
you have given us your only-begotten Son
to take our nature upon him
and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin:
grant that we, who have been born again
and made your children by adoption and grace,
may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

(Christmas Night)

God our Father,
in this night you have made known to us again
the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
confirm our faith and fix our eyes on him
until the day dawns
and Christ the Morning Star rises in our hearts.
To him be glory both now and for ever.

(Christmas Day)

God our Father,
whose Word has come among us
in the Holy Child of Bethlehem:
may the light of faith illumine our hearts
and shine in our words and deeds;
through him who is Christ the Lord.

Additional Collect

(Christmas Night)

Eternal God,
in the stillness of this night
you sent your almighty Word
to pierce the world’s darkness with the light of salvation:
give to the earth the peace that we long for
and fill our hearts with the joy of heaven
through our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

(Christmas Day)

Lord Jesus Christ,
your birth at Bethlehem
draws us to kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth:
accept our heartfelt praise
as we worship you,
our Saviour and our eternal God.

BCP: Christmas Day

BCP Holy Communion

Isaiah 9.2-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%209.2-7>
Psalm 98<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2098>
Hebrews 1.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%201.1-12>
John 1.1-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.1-14>

BCP Collect

Almighty God, who hast given us thy only begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be born of a pure Virgin; Grant that we being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, ever one God, world without end.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and the People of Bethlehem

Stephen, Deacon, First Martyr

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-26

Red

Principal Service
2 Chronicles 24.20-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Chronicles%2024.20-22>
Psalm 119.161-168<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20119.161-168>
Acts 7.51-60<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%207.51-60>
Matthew 10.17-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2010.17-22>

(or)
Acts 7.51-60<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%207.51-60>
Psalm 119.161-168<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20119.161-168>
Galatians 2.16b-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%202.16b-20>
Matthew 10.17-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2010.17-22>

Third Service
Jeremiah 26.12-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2026.12-15>
Acts 6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%206>
Morning Psalms
Psalms 13, 31.1-8, 150<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2013%2C%2031.1-8%2C%20150>

Second Service
Genesis 4.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%204.1-10>
Matthew 23.34-39<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2023.34-39>
Evening Psalms
Psalms 57, 86<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2057%2C%2086>

Collect

Gracious Father,
who gave the first martyr Stephen
grace to pray for those who took up stones against him:
grant that in all our sufferings for the truth
we may learn to love even our enemies
and to seek forgiveness for those who desire our hurt,
looking up to heaven to him who was crucified for us,
Jesus Christ, our mediator and advocate,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Merciful Lord,
we thank you for the signs of your mercy
revealed in birth and death:
save us by the coming of your Son,
and give us joy in honouring Stephen,
first martyr of the new Israel;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect on the Eve of Christmas 1

Almighty God,
who wonderfully created us in your own image
and yet more wonderfully restored us
through your Son Jesus Christ:
grant that, as he came to share in our humanity,
so we may share the life of his divinity;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

BCP: Saint Stephen, Martyr

BCP Holy Communion

2 Chronicles 24.20-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Chronicles%2024.20-22>
Psalm 119.161-168<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20119.161-168>
Acts 7.55-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%207.55-end>
Matthew 23.34-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2023.34-end>

BCP Collect

Grant, O Lord, that in all our sufferings here upon earth, for the testimony of thy truth, we may stedfastly look up to heaven, and by faith behold the glory that shall be revealed; and, being filled with the Holy Spirit, may learn to love and bless our persecutors, by the example of thy first Martyr Saint Stephen, who prayed for his murderers to thee, O blessed Jesus, who standest at the right hand of God to succour all those that suffer for thee, our only Mediator and Advocate.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Fianarantsoa (Indian Ocean) Gilbert Rateloson Rakotondravelo
Florida (The Episcopal Church) John Howard
False Bay (Southern Africa) Margaret Brenda Vertue

If John is not commemorated on Sunday 27 December
The First Sunday of Christmas

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-27

White

Principal Service
Isaiah 61.10 – 62.3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2061.10%20-%2062.3>
Psalm 148*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20148*>
Galatians 4.4-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%204.4-7>
Luke 2.15-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.15-21>

Third Service
Psalm 105.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20105.1-11>
Isaiah 63.7-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2063.7-9>
Ephesians 3.5-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%203.5-12>

Second Service
Psalm 132<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20132>
Isaiah 35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2035>
Colossians 1.9-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Colossians%201.9-20> or
Luke 2.41-52<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.41-52>

Collect

Almighty God,
who wonderfully created us in your own image
and yet more wonderfully restored us
through your Son Jesus Christ:
grant that, as he came to share in our humanity,
so we may share the life of his divinity;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Heavenly Father,
whose blessed Son shared at Nazareth the life of an earthly home:
help your Church to live as one family,
united in love and obedience,
and bring us all at last to our home in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

God in Trinity,
eternal unity of perfect love:
gather the nations to be one family,
and draw us into your holy life
through the birth of Emmanuel,
our Lord Jesus Christ.

BCP: The First Sunday after Christmas

BCP Holy Communion

Isaiah 62.10-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2062.10-12>
Psalm 45.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2045.1-7>
Galatians 4.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%204.1-7>
Matthew 1.18-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%201.18-25>

BCP Collect

Almighty God, who hast given us thy only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and as at this time to be born of a pure Virgin: Grant that we being regenerate, and made thy children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, ever one God, world without end.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Pray for Christians in other denominations and the work of the ecumenical movement
His Holiness Pope Francis, Bishop of Rome
His All Holiness Archbishop Bartholomew of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch
The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches
Ivan M Abrahams, General Secretary World Methodist Council
Chris Ferguson, General Secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches

If John is commemorated on Sunday 27 December
John, Apostle and Evangelist

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-27

White

Principal Service
Exodus 33.7-11a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2033.7-11a>
Psalm 117<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20117>
1 John 1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%201>
John 21.19b-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2021.19b-25>

Third Service
Exodus 33.12-23<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2033.12-23>
1 John 2.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%202.1-11>
Morning Psalms
Psalms 21, 147.13-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2021%2C%20147.13-end>

Second Service
Isaiah 6.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%206.1-8>
1 John 5.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%205.1-12>
Evening Psalm
Psalm 97<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2097>

Collect

Merciful Lord,
cast your bright beams of light upon the Church:
that, being enlightened by the teaching
of your blessed apostle and evangelist Saint John,
we may so walk in the light of your truth
that we may at last attain to the light of everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ your incarnate Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Grant, O Lord, we pray,
that the Word made flesh
proclaimed by your apostle John
may, by the celebration of these holy mysteries,
ever abide and live within us;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Saint John, Evangelist

BCP Holy Communion

Exodus 33.18-23<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2033.18-23>
Psalm 92.11-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2092.11-14>
1 John 1.1-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%201.1-end>
John 21.19-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2021.19-end>

BCP Collect

Merciful Lord, we beseech thee to cast thy bright beams of light upon thy Church, that it being enlightened by the doctrine of thy blessed Apostle and Evangelist Saint John may so walk in the light of thy truth, that it may at length attain to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Holy Innocents

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-28

Red

Principal Service
Jeremiah 31.15-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2031.15-17>
Psalm 124<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20124>
1 Corinthians 1.26-29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%201.26-29>
Matthew 2.13-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%202.13-18>

Third Service
Baruch 4.21-27<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Baruch%204.21-27> or
Genesis 37.13-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2037.13-20>
Matthew 18.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2018.1-10>
Morning Psalms
Psalms 36, 146<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2036%2C%20146>

Second Service
Isaiah 49.14-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2049.14-25>
Mark 10.13-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%2010.13-16>
Evening Psalms
Psalms 123, 128<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20123%2C%20128>

Collect

Heavenly Father,
whose children suffered at the hands of Herod,
though they had done no wrong:
by the suffering of your Son
and by the innocence of our lives
frustrate all evil designs
and establish your reign of justice and peace;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord Jesus Christ,
in your humility you have stooped to share our human life
with the most defenceless of your children:
may we who have received these gifts of your passion
rejoice in celebrating the witness of the Holy Innocents
to the purity of your sacrifice
made once for all upon the cross;
for you are alive and reign, now and for ever.

BCP: The Innocents’ Day

BCP Holy Communion

Jeremiah 31.10-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2031.10-17>
Psalm 123<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20123>
Revelation 14.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Revelation%2014.1-5>
Matthew 2.13-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%202.13-18>

BCP Collect

O Almighty God, who out of the mouths of babes and sucklings hast ordained strength, and madest infants to glorify thee by their deaths; Mortify and kill all vices in us, and so strengthen us by thy grace, that by the innocency of our lives, and constancy of our faith, even unto death, we may glorify thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Fond du Lac (The Episcopal Church) Matthew Alan Gunter
Fort Worth (The Episcopal Church) Scott Mayer

Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, Martyr, 1170

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-29

White / red

Exciting Holiness
Ecclesiasticus 51.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiasticus%2051.1-8>
Psalm 54.1-4, 6, 7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2054.1-4%2C%206%2C%207>
Hebrews 13.10-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%2013.10-16>
Matthew 10.28-33<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2010.28-33>

Holy Communion
1 John 2.3-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%202.3-11>
Psalm 96.1-4<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2096.1-4>
Luke 2.22-35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.22-35>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 19, 20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2019%2C%2020>
Isaiah 57.15-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2057.15-end>
John 1.1-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.1-18>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 131, 132<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20131%2C%20132>
Jonah 1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jonah%201>
Colossians 1.1-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Colossians%201.1-14>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Micah 1.1-4, 2.12-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Micah%201.1-4%2C%202.12-13>
Luke 2.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.1-7>

Collect

Lord God,
who gave grace to your servant Thomas Becket
to put aside all earthly fear
and be faithful even to death:
grant that we, disregarding worldly esteem,
may fight all wrong,
uphold your rule,
and serve you to our life’s end;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God our redeemer,
whose Church was strengthened by the blood of your martyr Thomas Becket:
so bind us, in life and death, to Christ’s sacrifice
that our lives, broken and offered with his,
may carry his death and proclaim his resurrection in the world;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

(or)

Eternal God,
who gave us this holy meal
in which we have celebrated the glory of the cross
and the victory of your martyr Thomas Becket:
by our communion with Christ
in his saving death and resurrection,
give us with all your saints the courage to conquer evil
and so to share the fruit of the tree of life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Fredericton (Canada) David Edwards
Freetown (Sierra Leone) (West Africa) Thomas Arnold Ikunika Wilson

If John is not commemorated on Sunday 27 December
John, Apostle and Evangelist

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-29

White

Principal Service
Exodus 33.7-11a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2033.7-11a>
Psalm 117<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20117>
1 John 1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%201>
John 21.19b-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2021.19b-25>

Third Service
Exodus 33.12-23<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2033.12-23>
1 John 2.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%202.1-11>
Morning Psalms
Psalms 21, 147.13-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2021%2C%20147.13-end>

Second Service
Isaiah 6.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%206.1-8>
1 John 5.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%205.1-12>
Evening Psalm
Psalm 97<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2097>

Collect

Merciful Lord,
cast your bright beams of light upon the Church:
that, being enlightened by the teaching
of your blessed apostle and evangelist Saint John,
we may so walk in the light of your truth
that we may at last attain to the light of everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ your incarnate Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Grant, O Lord, we pray,
that the Word made flesh
proclaimed by your apostle John
may, by the celebration of these holy mysteries,
ever abide and live within us;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Saint John, Evangelist

BCP Holy Communion

Exodus 33.18-23<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2033.18-23>
Psalm 92.11-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2092.11-14>
1 John 1.1-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%201.1-end>
John 21.19-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2021.19-end>

BCP Collect

Merciful Lord, we beseech thee to cast thy bright beams of light upon thy Church, that it being enlightened by the doctrine of thy blessed Apostle and Evangelist Saint John may so walk in the light of thy truth, that it may at length attain to the light of everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-30

White

Holy Communion
1 John 2.12-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%202.12-17>
Psalm 96.7-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2096.7-10>
Luke 2.36-40<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.36-40>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 111, 112, 113<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20111%2C%20112%2C%20113>
Isaiah 59.1-15a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2059.1-15a>
John 1.19-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.19-28>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 65, 84<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2065%2C%2084>
Jonah 2<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jonah%202>
Colossians 1.15-23<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Colossians%201.15-23>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 9.2-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%209.2-7>
John 8.12-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%208.12-20>

Collect

Almighty God,
who wonderfully created us in your own image
and yet more wonderfully restored us
through your Son Jesus Christ:
grant that, as he came to share in our humanity,
so we may share the life of his divinity;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Heavenly Father,
whose blessed Son shared at Nazareth the life of an earthly home:
help your Church to live as one family,
united in love and obedience,
and bring us all at last to our home in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

God in Trinity,
eternal unity of perfect love:
gather the nations to be one family,
and draw us into your holy life
through the birth of Emmanuel,
our Lord Jesus Christ.

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Gahini (Rwanda) Alexis Bilindabagabo
Gambia (West Africa) James Allen Yaw Odico

John Wyclif, Reformer, 1384

http://almanac.oremus.org/2020-12-31

White

Holy Communion
1 John 2.18-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%202.18-21>
Psalm 96.1, 11-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2096.1%2C%2011-end>
John 1.1-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.1-18>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 102<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20102>
Isaiah 59.15b-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2059.15b-end>
John 1.29-34<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.29-34>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 90, 148<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2090%2C%20148>
Jonah 3-4<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jonah%203-4>
Colossians 1.24-2.7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Colossians%201.24-2.7>

(or) Evening Prayer on the Eve of the Naming and Circumcision
Psalm 148<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20148>
Jeremiah 23.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2023.1-6>
Colossians 2.8-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Colossians%202.8-15>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Ecclesiastes 3.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiastes%203.1-13>
Revelation 21.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Revelation%2021.1-8>

Collect

Almighty God,
who wonderfully created us in your own image
and yet more wonderfully restored us
through your Son Jesus Christ:
grant that, as he came to share in our humanity,
so we may share the life of his divinity;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Heavenly Father,
whose blessed Son shared at Nazareth the life of an earthly home:
help your Church to live as one family,
united in love and obedience,
and bring us all at last to our home in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

God in Trinity,
eternal unity of perfect love:
gather the nations to be one family,
and draw us into your holy life
through the birth of Emmanuel,
our Lord Jesus Christ.

Collect on the Eve of Naming and Circumcision of Jesus

Almighty God,
whose blessed Son was circumcised
in obedience to the law for our sake
and given the Name that is above every name:
give us grace faithfully to bear his Name,
to worship him in the freedom of the Spirit,
and to proclaim him as the Saviour of the world;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

BCP: Silvester, Bishop of Rome, 335

Anglican Cycle of Prayer
Gasabo (Rwanda) Onesphore Rwaje
Gboko (Nigeria) Emmanuel Nyitsse
George (Southern Africa) Brian Marajh
Georgia (The Episcopal Church) Scott Benhase

The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-01

White

Principal Service
Numbers 6.22-27<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Numbers%206.22-27>
Psalm 8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%208>
Galatians 4.4-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%204.4-7>
Luke 2.15-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.15-21>

Third Service
Genesis 17.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2017.1-13>
Romans 2.17-29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%202.17-29>
Morning Psalms
Psalms 103, 150<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20103%2C%20150>

Second Service
Deuteronomy 30.[1-10]11-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Deuteronomy%2030.%5B1-10%5D11-20>
Acts 3.1-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%203.1-16>
Evening Psalm
Psalm 115<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20115>

Collect

Almighty God,
whose blessed Son was circumcised
in obedience to the law for our sake
and given the Name that is above every name:
give us grace faithfully to bear his Name,
to worship him in the freedom of the Spirit,
and to proclaim him as the Saviour of the world;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Eternal God,
whose incarnate Son was given the Name of Saviour:
grant that we who have shared
in this sacrament of our salvation
may live out our years in the power
of the Name above all other names,
Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: The Circumcision of Christ

BCP Holy Communion

Genesis 17.3b-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2017.3b-10>
Psalm 98<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2098>
Romans 4.8-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%204.8-14> or
Ephesians 2.11-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%202.11-18>
Luke 2.15-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.15-21>

BCP Collect

Almighty God, who madest thy blessed Son to be circumcised, and obedient to the law for man; Grant us the true circumcision of the Spirit; that, our hearts, and all our members, being mortified from all worldly and carnal lusts, we may in all things obey thy blessed will; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

or

O Eternal Lord God, who hast brought thy servants to the beginning of another year: Pardon, we humbly beseech thee, our transgressions in the past, and graciously abide with us all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus, Bishops, Teachers of the Faith, 379 and 389
Seraphim, Monk of Sarov, Spiritual Guide, 1833
Vedanayagam Samuel Azariah, Bishop in South India, Evangelist, 1945

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-02

White / white

Exciting Holiness
Wisdom 7.15-22a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Wisdom%207.15-22a>
Psalm 27.1-5, 10-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2027.1-5%2C%2010-12>
2 Timothy 4.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Timothy%204.1-8>
Matthew 5.13-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%205.13-19>

Holy Communion
1 John 2.22-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%202.22-28>
Psalm 98.1-4<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2098.1-4>
John 1.19-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.19-28>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 18.1-30<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2018.1-30>
Isaiah 60.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2060.1-12>
John 1.35-42<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.35-42>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 45, 46<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2045%2C%2046>
Ruth 1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ruth%201>
Colossians 2.8-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Colossians%202.8-end>

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday 3 January:
Evening Prayer on the Eve of the Epiphany
Psalms 96, 97<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2096%2C%2097>
Isaiah 49.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2049.1-13>
John 4.7-26<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%204.7-26>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 66.6-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2066.6-14>
Matthew 12.46-50<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2012.46-50>

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday 3 January at Evening Prayer the readings for the Eve of the Epiphany are used. At other services, the following readings are used
Isaiah 12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2012>
2 Corinthians 2.12-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Corinthians%202.12-end>

Collect

Lord God,whose servants Basil and Gregory
proclaimed the mystery of your Word made flesh,
to build up your Church in wisdom and strength:
grant that we may rejoice in his presence among us,
and so be brought with them to know the power
of your unending love;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of truth,
whose Wisdom set her table
and invited us to eat the bread and drink the wine
of the kingdom:
help us to lay aside all foolishness
and to live and walk in the way of insight,
that we may come with Basil and Gregory to the eternal feast of heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect on the Eve of Christmas 2

Almighty God,
in the birth of your Son
you have poured on us the new light of your incarnate Word,
and shown us the fullness of your love:
help us to walk in his light and dwell in his love
that we may know the fullness of his joy;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday 3 January:

Collect on the Eve of Epiphany

O God,
who by the leading of a star
manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:
mercifully grant that we,
who know you now by faith,
may at last behold your glory face to face;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday 3 January:
The Epiphany

Principal Feast

Principal Service
Isaiah 60.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2060.1-6>
Psalm 72.[1-9]10-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2072.%5B1-9%5D10-15>
Ephesians 3.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%203.1-12>
Matthew 2.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%202.1-12>

Third Service
Jeremiah 31.7-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2031.7-14>
John 1.29-34<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.29-34>
Morning Psalms
Psalms 132, 113<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20132%2C%20113>

Second Service
Baruch 4.36 – 5.9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Baruch%204.36%20-%205.9> or
Isaiah 60.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2060.1-9>
John 2.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%202.1-11>
Evening Psalms
Psalms 98, 100<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2098%2C%20100>

Collect

O God,
who by the leading of a star
manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:
mercifully grant that we,
who know you now by faith,
may at last behold your glory face to face;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord God,
the bright splendour whom the nations seek:
may we who with the wise men have been drawn by your light
discern the glory of your presence in your Son,
the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Creator of the heavens,
who led the Magi by a star
to worship the Christ-child:
guide and sustain us,
that we may find our journey’s end
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Second Sunday of Christmas

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-03

White

Principal Service
Jeremiah 31.7-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2031.7-14>
Psalm 147.13-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20147.13-21>
Ephesians 1.3-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%201.3-14>
John 1.[1-9]10-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.%5B1-9%5D10-18>
(or)
Ecclesiasticus 24.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiasticus%2024.1-12>
Canticle: Wisdom of Solomon 10.15-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Wisdom%20of%20Solomon%2010.15-21>
Ephesians 1.3-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%201.3-14>
John 1.[1-9]10-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.%5B1-9%5D10-18>

Third Service
Psalm 87<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2087>
Zechariah 8.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Zechariah%208.1-8>
Luke 2.41-52<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.41-52>

Second Service
Psalm 135*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20135*>
Isaiah 46.3-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2046.3-13>
Romans 12.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2012.1-8>
Gospel at Holy Communion:
Matthew 2.13-23<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%202.13-23>

Collect

Almighty God,
in the birth of your Son
you have poured on us the new light of your incarnate Word,
and shown us the fullness of your love:
help us to walk in his light and dwell in his love
that we may know the fullness of his joy;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

All praise to you,
almighty God and heavenly king,
who sent your Son into the world
to take our nature upon him
and to be born of a pure virgin:
grant that, as we are born again in him,
so he may continually dwell in us
and reign on earth as he reigns in heaven,
now and for ever.

Additional Collect

God our Father,
in love you sent your Son
that the world may have life:
lead us to seek him among the outcast
and to find him in those in need,
for Jesus Christ’s sake.

BCP: The Second Sunday after Christmas

BCP Holy Communion

Exodus 24.12-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2024.12-18>
Psalm 93<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2093>
2 Corinthians 8.9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Corinthians%208.9>
John 1.14-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.14-18>

BCP Collect

Almighty God who didst wonderfully create man in thine own image, and didst yet more wonderfully restore him: Grant, we beseech thee, that as thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ was made in the likeness of men, so we may be made partakers of the divine nature; through the same thy Son, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-04

White

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Wednesday 6 January:

Holy Communion
1 John 3.7-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%203.7-10>
Psalm 98.1, 8-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2098.1%2C%208-end>
John 1.35-42<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.35-42>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 89.1-37<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2089.1-37>
Isaiah 61<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2061>
John 2.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%202.1-12>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 85, 87<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2085%2C%2087>
Ruth 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ruth%203>
Colossians 3.12-4.1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Colossians%203.12-4.1>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 63.7-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2063.7-16>
Galatians 3.23 – 4.7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%203.23%20-%204.7>

Collect

Almighty God,
in the birth of your Son
you have poured on us the new light of your incarnate Word,
and shown us the fullness of your love:
help us to walk in his light and dwell in his love
that we may know the fullness of his joy;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

All praise to you,
almighty God and heavenly king,
who sent your Son into the world
to take our nature upon him
and to be born of a pure virgin:
grant that, as we are born again in him,
so he may continually dwell in us
and reign on earth as he reigns in heaven,
now and for ever.

Additional Collect

God our Father,
in love you sent your Son
that the world may have life:
lead us to seek him among the outcast
and to find him in those in need,
for Jesus Christ’s sake.

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday 3 January:

Holy Communion
1 John 3.22-4.6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%203.22-4.6>
Psalm 2.7-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%202.7-end>
Matthew 4.12-17, 23-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%204.12-17%2C%2023-end>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 89.1-37<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2089.1-37> (or) 71<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2071>
Isaiah 60.13-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2060.13-end>
John 1.43-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.43-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 85, 87<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2085%2C%2087> (or) 72, 75<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2072%2C%2075>
Ruth 2<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ruth%202>
Colossians 3.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Colossians%203.1-11>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 66.6-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2066.6-14>
Matthew 12.46-50<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2012.46-50>

Collect

O God,
who by the leading of a star
manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:
mercifully grant that we,
who know you now by faith,
may at last behold your glory face to face;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord God,
the bright splendour whom the nations seek:
may we who with the wise men have been drawn by your light
discern the glory of your presence in your Son,
the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Creator of the heavens,
who led the Magi by a star
to worship the Christ-child:
guide and sustain us,
that we may find our journey’s end
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-05

White

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Wednesday 6 January:

Holy Communion
1 John 3.11-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%203.11-21>
Psalm 100<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20100>
John 1.43-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.43-end>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 8, 48<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%208%2C%2048>
Isaiah 62<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2062>
John 2.13-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%202.13-end>

Evening Prayer on the Eve of the Epiphany
Psalms 96, 97<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2096%2C%2097>
Isaiah 49.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2049.1-13>
John 4.7-26<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%204.7-26>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
At Evening Prayer the readings for the Eve of the Epiphany are used. At other services, the following readings are used
Isaiah 12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2012>
2 Corinthians 2.12-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Corinthians%202.12-end>

Collect

Almighty God,
in the birth of your Son
you have poured on us the new light of your incarnate Word,
and shown us the fullness of your love:
help us to walk in his light and dwell in his love
that we may know the fullness of his joy;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

All praise to you,
almighty God and heavenly king,
who sent your Son into the world
to take our nature upon him
and to be born of a pure virgin:
grant that, as we are born again in him,
so he may continually dwell in us
and reign on earth as he reigns in heaven,
now and for ever.

Collect on the Eve of Epiphany

O God,
who by the leading of a star
manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:
mercifully grant that we,
who know you now by faith,
may at last behold your glory face to face;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Additional Collect

God our Father,
in love you sent your Son
that the world may have life:
lead us to seek him among the outcast
and to find him in those in need,
for Jesus Christ’s sake.

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday 3 January:

Holy Communion
1 John 4.7-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%204.7-10>
Psalm 72.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2072.1-8>
Mark 6.34-44<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%206.34-44>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 8, 48<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%208%2C%2048> (or) 73<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2073>
Isaiah 61<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2061>
John 2.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%202.1-12>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 96, 97<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2096%2C%2097> (or) 74<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2074>
Ruth 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ruth%203>
Colossians 3.12-4.1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Colossians%203.12-4.1>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Deuteronomy 6.4-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Deuteronomy%206.4-15>
John 10.31-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2010.31-end>

Collect

O God,
who by the leading of a star
manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:
mercifully grant that we,
who know you now by faith,
may at last behold your glory face to face;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord God,
the bright splendour whom the nations seek:
may we who with the wise men have been drawn by your light
discern the glory of your presence in your Son,
the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Creator of the heavens,
who led the Magi by a star
to worship the Christ-child:
guide and sustain us,
that we may find our journey’s end
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday 3 January:

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-06

White

Holy Communion
1 John 4.11-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%204.11-18>
Psalm 72.1, 10-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2072.1%2C%2010-13>
Mark 6.45-52<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%206.45-52>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 8, 48<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%208%2C%2048> (or) 77<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2077>
Isaiah 62<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2062>
John 2.13-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%202.13-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 96, 97<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2096%2C%2097> (or) 119.81-104<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20119.81-104>
Ruth 4.1-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ruth%204.1-17>
Colossians 4.2-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Colossians%204.2-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 63.7-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2063.7-16>
Galatians 3.23 – 4.7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%203.23%20-%204.7>

Collect

O God,
who by the leading of a star
manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:
mercifully grant that we,
who know you now by faith,
may at last behold your glory face to face;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord God,
the bright splendour whom the nations seek:
may we who with the wise men have been drawn by your light
discern the glory of your presence in your Son,
the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Creator of the heavens,
who led the Magi by a star
to worship the Christ-child:
guide and sustain us,
that we may find our journey’s end
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Wednesday 6 January:
The Epiphany

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-06

Gold or White

Principal Feast

Principal Service
Isaiah 60.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2060.1-6>
Psalm 72.[1-9]10-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2072.%5B1-9%5D10-15>
Ephesians 3.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%203.1-12>
Matthew 2.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%202.1-12>

Third Service
Jeremiah 31.7-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2031.7-14>
John 1.29-34<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.29-34>
Morning Psalms
Psalms 132, 113<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20132%2C%20113>

Second Service
Baruch 4.36 – 5.9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Baruch%204.36%20-%205.9> or
Isaiah 60.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2060.1-9>
John 2.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%202.1-11>
Evening Psalms
Psalms 98, 100<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2098%2C%20100>

Collect

O God,
who by the leading of a star
manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:
mercifully grant that we,
who know you now by faith,
may at last behold your glory face to face;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord God,
the bright splendour whom the nations seek:
may we who with the wise men have been drawn by your light
discern the glory of your presence in your Son,
the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Creator of the heavens,
who led the Magi by a star
to worship the Christ-child:
guide and sustain us,
that we may find our journey’s end
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: The Epiphany

BCP Holy Communion

Isaiah 60.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2060.1-9>
Psalm 100<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20100>
Ephesians 3.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%203.1-12>
Matthew 2.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%202.1-12>

BCP Collect

O God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy only-begotten Son to the Gentiles; Mercifully grant, that we, which know thee now by faith, may after this life have the fruition of thy glorious Godhead; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-07

White

Holy Communion
If the Epiphany is celebrated on Wednesday 6 January:
1 John 3.22-4.6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%203.22-4.6>
Psalm 2.7-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%202.7-end>
Matthew 4.12-17, 23-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%204.12-17%2C%2023-end>

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday 3 January:
1 John 4.19-5.4<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%204.19-5.4>
Psalm 72.1, 17-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2072.1%2C%2017-end>
Luke 4.14-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%204.14-22>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 99, 147.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2099%2C%20147.1-12> (or) 78.1-39*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2078.1-39*>
Isaiah 63.7-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2063.7-end>
1 John 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%203>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 118<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20118> (or) 78.40-end*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2078.40-end*>
Baruch 1.15 – 2.10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Baruch%201.15%20-%202.10> or
Jeremiah 23.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2023.1-8>
Matthew 20.1-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2020.1-16>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Genesis 25.19-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2025.19-end>
Ephesians 1.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%201.1-6>

Collect

O God,
who by the leading of a star
manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:
mercifully grant that we,
who know you now by faith,
may at last behold your glory face to face;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord God,
the bright splendour whom the nations seek:
may we who with the wise men have been drawn by your light
discern the glory of your presence in your Son,
the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Creator of the heavens,
who led the Magi by a star
to worship the Christ-child:
guide and sustain us,
that we may find our journey’s end
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-08

White

Holy Communion
If the Epiphany is celebrated on Wednesday 6 January:
1 John 4.7-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%204.7-10>
Psalm 72.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2072.1-8>
Mark 6.34-44<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%206.34-44>

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday 3 January:
1 John 5.5-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%205.5-13>
Psalm 147.13-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20147.13-end>
Luke 5.12-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%205.12-16>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 46, 147.13-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2046%2C%20147.13-end> (or) 55<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2055>
Isaiah 64<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2064>
1 John 4.7-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%204.7-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 145<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20145> (or) 69<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2069>
Baruch 2.11-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Baruch%202.11-end> or
Jeremiah 30.1-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2030.1-17>
Matthew 20.17-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2020.17-28>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Joel 2.28-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Joel%202.28-end>
Ephesians 1.7-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%201.7-14>

Collect

O God,
who by the leading of a star
manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:
mercifully grant that we,
who know you now by faith,
may at last behold your glory face to face;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord God,
the bright splendour whom the nations seek:
may we who with the wise men have been drawn by your light
discern the glory of your presence in your Son,
the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Creator of the heavens,
who led the Magi by a star
to worship the Christ-child:
guide and sustain us,
that we may find our journey’s end
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Lucian, Priest, Martyr, 290

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-09

White

Holy Communion
If the Epiphany is celebrated on Wednesday 6 January:
1 John 4.11-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%204.11-18>
Psalm 72.1, 10-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2072.1%2C%2010-13>
Mark 6.45-52<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%206.45-52>

If the Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday 3 January:
1 John 5.14-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%205.14-end>
Psalm 149.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20149.1-5>
John 3.22-30<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%203.22-30>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 2, 148<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%202%2C%20148> (or) 76, 79<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2076%2C%2079>
Isaiah 65.1-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2065.1-16>
1 John 5.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%205.1-12>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 67, 72<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2067%2C%2072> (or) 81, 84<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2081%2C%2084>
Baruch 3.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Baruch%203.1-8> or
Jeremiah 30.18 – 31.9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2030.18%20-%2031.9>
Matthew 20.29-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2020.29-end>

Evening Prayer on the Eve of the Baptism of Christ
Psalm 36<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2036>
Isaiah 61<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2061>
Titus 2.11-14; 3.4-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Titus%202.11-14%2C%203.4-7>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Proverbs 8.12-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Proverbs%208.12-21>
Ephesians 1.15-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%201.15-end>

Collect

O God,
who by the leading of a star
manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:
mercifully grant that we,
who know you now by faith,
may at last behold your glory face to face;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord God,
the bright splendour whom the nations seek:
may we who with the wise men have been drawn by your light
discern the glory of your presence in your Son,
the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Creator of the heavens,
who led the Magi by a star
to worship the Christ-child:
guide and sustain us,
that we may find our journey’s end
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect on the Eve of Baptism of Christ

Eternal Father,
who at the baptism of Jesus
revealed him to be your Son,
anointing him with the Holy Spirit:
grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit,
that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

The Baptism of Christ
The First Sunday of Epiphany

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-10

Gold or White

Principal Service
Genesis 1.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%201.1-5>
Psalm 29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2029>
Acts 19.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%2019.1-7>
Mark 1.4-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%201.4-11>

Third Service
Psalm 89.19-29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2089.19-29>
1 Samuel 16.1-3,13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Samuel%2016.1-3%2C13>
John 1.29-34<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.29-34>

Second Service
Psalms 46, 47<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2046%2C%2047>
Isaiah 42.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2042.1-9>
Ephesians 2.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%202.1-10>
Gospel at Holy Communion:
Matthew 3.13-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%203.13-17>

Collect

Eternal Father,
who at the baptism of Jesus
revealed him to be your Son,
anointing him with the Holy Spirit:
grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit,
that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord of all time and eternity,
you opened the heavens and revealed yourself as Father
in the baptism of Jesus your beloved Son:
by the power of your Spirit
complete the heavenly work of our rebirth
through the waters of the new creation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Heavenly Father,
at the Jordan you revealed Jesus as your Son:
may we recognize him as our Lord
and know ourselves to be your beloved children;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

BCP: The First Sunday after Epiphany

BCP Holy Communion

Zechariah 8.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Zechariah%208.1-8>
Psalm 72.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2072.1-8>
Romans 12.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2012.1-5>
Luke 2.41-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.41-end>

BCP Collect

O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of thy people which call upon thee; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Mary Slessor, Missionary in West Africa, 1915

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-11

White

Holy Communion
DEL week 1
Hebrews 1.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%201.1-6>
Psalm 97.1-2, 6-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2097.1-2%2C%206-10>
Mark 1.14-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%201.14-20>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 2, 110<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%202%2C%20110> (or) 80, 82<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2080%2C%2082>
Amos 1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Amos%201>
1 Corinthians 1.1-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%201.1-17>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 34, 36<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2034%2C%2036> (or) 85, 86<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2085%2C%2086>
Genesis 1.1-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%201.1-19>
Matthew 21.1-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2021.1-17>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 41.14-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2041.14-20>
John 1.29-34<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.29-34>

Collect

Eternal Father,
who at the baptism of Jesus
revealed him to be your Son,
anointing him with the Holy Spirit:
grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit,
that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord of all time and eternity,
you opened the heavens and revealed yourself as Father
in the baptism of Jesus your beloved Son:
by the power of your Spirit
complete the heavenly work of our rebirth
through the waters of the new creation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Heavenly Father,
at the Jordan you revealed Jesus as your Son:
may we recognize him as our Lord
and know ourselves to be your beloved children;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Aelred of Hexham, Abbot of Rievaulx, 1167
Benedict Biscop, Abbot of Wearmouth, Scholar, 689

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-12

White / white

Exciting Holiness
Ecclesiasticus 15.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiasticus%2015.1-6>
Psalm 131<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20131>
Philippians 3.7-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Philippians%203.7-14>
Luke 12.32-37<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2012.32-37>

Holy Communion
Hebrews 2.5-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%202.5-12>
Psalm 8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%208>
Mark 1.21-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%201.21-28>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 8, 9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%208%2C%209> (or) 87, 89.1-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2087%2C%2089.1-18>
Amos 2<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Amos%202>
1 Corinthians 1.18-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%201.18-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 45, 46<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2045%2C%2046> (or) 89.19-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2089.19-end>
Genesis 1.20-2.3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%201.20-2.3>
Matthew 21.18-32<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2021.18-32>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Exodus 17.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2017.1-7>
Acts 8.26-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%208.26-end>

Collect

Almighty God,
who endowed Aelred the abbot
with the gift of Christian friendship
and the wisdom to lead others in the way of holiness:
grant to your people that same spirit of mutual affection,
so that, in loving one another,
we may know the love of Christ
and rejoice in the eternal possession
of your supreme goodness;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Merciful God,
who gave such grace to your servant Aelred
that he served you with singleness of heart
and loved you above all things:
help us, whose communion with you
has been renewed in this sacrament,
to forsake all that holds us back from following Christ
and to grow into his likeness from glory to glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, Teacher of the Faith, 367
Kentigern (Mungo), Missionary Bishop in Strathclyde and Cumbria, 603
George Fox, Founder of the Society of Friends (the Quakers), 1691

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-13

White / white

Exciting Holiness
Isaiah 28.23-29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2028.23-29>
Psalm 43.1, 2a, 3-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2043.1%2C%202a%2C%203-end>
1 John 2.18-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%202.18-25>
John 8.25-32<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%208.25-32>

Holy Communion
Hebrews 2.14-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%202.14-end>
Psalm 105.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20105.1-9>
Mark 1.29-39<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%201.29-39>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 19, 20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2019%2C%2020> (or) 119.105-128<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20119.105-128>
Amos 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Amos%203>
1 Corinthians 2<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%202>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 47, 48<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2047%2C%2048> (or) 91, 93<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2091%2C%2093>
Genesis 2.4-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%202.4-end>
Matthew 21.33-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2021.33-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Exodus 15.1-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2015.1-19>
Colossians 2.8-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Colossians%202.8-15>

Collect

Everlasting God,
whose servant Hilary
steadfastly confessed your Son Jesus Christ
to be both human and divine:
grant us his gentle courtesy
to bring to all the message of redemption
in the incarnate Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of truth,
whose Wisdom set her table
and invited us to eat the bread and drink the wine
of the kingdom:
help us to lay aside all foolishness
and to live and walk in the way of insight,
that we may come with Hilary to the eternal feast of heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers, Confessor, 367

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-14

White

Holy Communion
Hebrews 3.7-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%203.7-14>
Psalm 95.1, 8-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2095.1%2C%208-end>
Mark 1.40-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%201.40-end>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 21, 24<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2021%2C%2024> (or) 90, 92<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2090%2C%2092>
Amos 4<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Amos%204>
1 Corinthians 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%203>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 61, 65<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2061%2C%2065> (or) 94<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2094>
Genesis 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%203>
Matthew 22.1-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2022.1-14>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Zechariah 6.9-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Zechariah%206.9-15>
1 Peter 2.4-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Peter%202.4-10>

Collect

Eternal Father,
who at the baptism of Jesus
revealed him to be your Son,
anointing him with the Holy Spirit:
grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit,
that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord of all time and eternity,
you opened the heavens and revealed yourself as Father
in the baptism of Jesus your beloved Son:
by the power of your Spirit
complete the heavenly work of our rebirth
through the waters of the new creation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Heavenly Father,
at the Jordan you revealed Jesus as your Son:
may we recognize him as our Lord
and know ourselves to be your beloved children;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-15

White

Holy Communion
Hebrews 4.1-5, 11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%204.1-5%2C%2011>
Psalm 78.3-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2078.3-8>
Mark 2.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%202.1-12>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 67, 72<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2067%2C%2072> (or) 88, (95)<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2088%2C%20(95)>
Amos 5.1-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Amos%205.1-17>
1 Corinthians 4<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%204>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 68<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2068> (or) 102<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20102>
Genesis 4.1-16, 25-26<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%204.1-16%2C%2025-26>
Matthew 22.15-33<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2022.15-33>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 51.7-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2051.7-16>
Galatians 6.14-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%206.14-18>

Collect

Eternal Father,
who at the baptism of Jesus
revealed him to be your Son,
anointing him with the Holy Spirit:
grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit,
that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord of all time and eternity,
you opened the heavens and revealed yourself as Father
in the baptism of Jesus your beloved Son:
by the power of your Spirit
complete the heavenly work of our rebirth
through the waters of the new creation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Heavenly Father,
at the Jordan you revealed Jesus as your Son:
may we recognize him as our Lord
and know ourselves to be your beloved children;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-16

White

Holy Communion
Hebrews 4.12-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%204.12-16>
Psalm 19.7-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2019.7-end>
Mark 2.13-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%202.13-17>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 29, 33<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2029%2C%2033> (or) 96, 97, 100<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2096%2C%2097%2C%20100>
Amos 5.18-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Amos%205.18-end>
1 Corinthians 5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%205>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 84, 85<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2084%2C%2085> (or) 104<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20104>
Genesis 6.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%206.1-10>
Matthew 22.34-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2022.34-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Leviticus 16.11-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Leviticus%2016.11-22>
Hebrews 10.19-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%2010.19-25>

Collect

Eternal Father,
who at the baptism of Jesus
revealed him to be your Son,
anointing him with the Holy Spirit:
grant to us, who are born again by water and the Spirit,
that we may be faithful to our calling as your adopted children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord of all time and eternity,
you opened the heavens and revealed yourself as Father
in the baptism of Jesus your beloved Son:
by the power of your Spirit
complete the heavenly work of our rebirth
through the waters of the new creation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Heavenly Father,
at the Jordan you revealed Jesus as your Son:
may we recognize him as our Lord
and know ourselves to be your beloved children;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Collect on the Eve of Epiphany 2

Almighty God,
in Christ you make all things new:
transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace,
and in the renewal of our lives
make known your heavenly glory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

The Second Sunday of Epiphany

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-17

White

Principal Service
1 Samuel 3.1-10[11-20]<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Samuel%203.1-10%5B11-20%5D>
Psalm 139.1-5,12-18*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20139.1-5%2C12-18*>
Revelation 5.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Revelation%205.1-10>
John 1.43-51<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.43-51>

Third Service
Psalm 145.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20145.1-12>
Isaiah 62.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2062.1-5>
1 Corinthians 6.11-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%206.11-20>

Second Service
Psalm 96<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2096>
Isaiah 60.9-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2060.9-22>
Hebrews 6.17 – 7.10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%206.17%20-%207.10>
Gospel at Holy Communion:
Matthew 8.5-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%208.5-13>

Collect

Almighty God,
in Christ you make all things new:
transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace,
and in the renewal of our lives
make known your heavenly glory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of glory,
you nourish us with your Word
who is the bread of life:
fill us with your Holy Spirit
that through us the light of your glory
may shine in all the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Eternal Lord,
our beginning and our end:
bring us with the whole creation
to your glory, hidden through past ages
and made known
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: The Second Sunday after Epiphany

BCP Holy Communion

2 Kings 4.1-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Kings%204.1-17>
Psalm 107.13-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20107.13-22>
Romans 12.6-16a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2012.6-16a>
John 2.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%202.1-11>

BCP Collect

Almighty and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heaven and earth; Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and grant us thy peace all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amy Carmichael, Founder of the Dohnavur Fellowship, spiritual writer, 1951
First Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-18

White

Holy Communion
DEL week 2
Hebrews 5.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%205.1-10>
Psalm 110.1-4<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20110.1-4>
Mark 2.18-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%202.18-22>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 145, 146<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20145%2C%20146> (or) 98, 99, 101<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2098%2C%2099%2C%20101>
Amos 6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Amos%206>
1 Corinthians 6.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%206.1-11>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 71<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2071> (or) 105*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20105*> (or 103<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20103>)
Genesis 6.11-7.10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%206.11-7.10>
Matthew 24.1-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2024.1-14>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
1 Kings 17.8-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Kings%2017.8-16>
Mark 8.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%208.1-10>

Collect

Almighty God,
in Christ you make all things new:
transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace,
and in the renewal of our lives
make known your heavenly glory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of glory,
you nourish us with your Word
who is the bread of life:
fill us with your Holy Spirit
that through us the light of your glory
may shine in all the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Eternal Lord,
our beginning and our end:
bring us with the whole creation
to your glory, hidden through past ages
and made known
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Prisca, Virgin, Martyr at Rome, c.265

Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester, 1095
Second Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-19

White / white

Exciting Holiness
1 Samuel 16.1, 6-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Samuel%2016.1%2C%206-13>
Psalm 110.1-6a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20110.1-6a>
1 Corinthians 4.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%204.1-5>
Matthew 24.42-46<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2024.42-46>

Holy Communion
Hebrews 6.10-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%206.10-end>
Psalm 111<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20111>
Mark 2.23-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%202.23-end>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 132, 147.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20132%2C%20147.1-12> (or) 106*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20106*> (or 103<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20103>)
Amos 7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Amos%207>
1 Corinthians 6.12-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%206.12-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 89.1-37<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2089.1-37> (or) 107*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20107*>
Genesis 7.11-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%207.11-end>
Matthew 24.15-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2024.15-28>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
1 Kings 19.1-9a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Kings%2019.1-9a>
Mark 1.9-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%201.9-15>

Collect

Lord God,
who raised up Wulfstan to be a bishop among your people
and a leader of your Church:
help us, after his example,
to live simply,
to work diligently
and to make your kingdom known;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God, shepherd of your people,
whose servant Wulfstan revealed the loving service of Christ
in his ministry as a pastor of your people:
by this eucharist in which we share
awaken within us the love of Christ
and keep us faithful to our Christian calling;
through him who laid down his life for us,
but is alive and reigns with you, now and for ever.

Richard Rolle of Hampole, Spiritual Writer, 1349
Third Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-20

White

Holy Communion
Hebrews 7.1-3, 15-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%207.1-3%2C%2015-17>
Psalm 110.1-4<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20110.1-4>
Mark 3.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%203.1-6>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 81, 147.13-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2081%2C%20147.13-end> (or) 110, 111, 112<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20110%2C%20111%2C%20112>
Amos 8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Amos%208>
1 Corinthians 7.1-24<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%207.1-24>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 97, 98<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2097%2C%2098> (or) 119.129-152<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20119.129-152>
Genesis 8.1-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%208.1-14>
Matthew 24.29-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2024.29-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
1 Kings 19.9b-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Kings%2019.9b-18>
Mark 9.2-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%209.2-13>

Collect

Almighty God,
in Christ you make all things new:
transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace,
and in the renewal of our lives
make known your heavenly glory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of glory,
you nourish us with your Word
who is the bread of life:
fill us with your Holy Spirit
that through us the light of your glory
may shine in all the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Eternal Lord,
our beginning and our end:
bring us with the whole creation
to your glory, hidden through past ages
and made known
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Fabian, Bishop of Rome, Martyr, 250

Agnes, Child Martyr at Rome, 304
Fourth Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-21

White / red

Exciting Holiness
Ecclesiasticus 51.1-3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiasticus%2051.1-3>
Psalm 45.10-15, 17a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2045.10-15%2C%2017a>
Revelation 7.13-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Revelation%207.13-end>
Matthew 18.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2018.1-7>

Holy Communion
Hebrews 7.25-8.6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%207.25-8.6>
Psalm 40.7-10, 17-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2040.7-10%2C%2017-end>
Mark 3.7-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%203.7-12>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 76, 148<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2076%2C%20148> (or) 113, 115<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20113%2C%20115>
Amos 9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Amos%209>
1 Corinthians 7.25-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%207.25-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 99, 100, 111<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2099%2C%20100%2C%20111> (or) 114, 116, 117<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20114%2C%20116%2C%20117>
Genesis 8.15-9.7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%208.15-9.7>
Matthew 25.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2025.1-13>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Leviticus 11.1-8, 13-19, 41-45<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Leviticus%2011.1-8%2C%2013-19%2C%2041-45>
Acts 10.9-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%2010.9-16>

Collect

Eternal God, shepherd of your sheep,
whose child Agnes was strengthened to bear witness
in her living and her dying
to the true love of her redeemer:
grant us the power to understand, with all your saints,
what is the breadth and length and height and depth
and to know the love that surpasses knowledge,
even Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Eternal God,
who gave us this holy meal
in which we have celebrated the glory of the cross
and the victory of your martyr Agnes:
by our communion with Christ
in his saving death and resurrection,
give us with all your saints the courage to conquer evil
and so to share the fruit of the tree of life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Agnes, Virgin, Martyr at Rome, 304

Vincent of Saragossa, Deacon, first Martyr of Spain, 304
Fifth Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-22

White

Holy Communion
Hebrews 8.6-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%208.6-end>
Psalm 85.7-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2085.7-end>
Mark 3.13-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%203.13-19>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 27, 149<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2027%2C%20149> (or) 139<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20139>
Hosea 1.1-2.1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hosea%201.1-2.1>
1 Corinthians 8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%208>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 73<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2073> (or) 130, 131, 137<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20130%2C%20131%2C%20137>
Genesis 9.8-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%209.8-19>
Matthew 25.14-30<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2025.14-30>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 49.8-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2049.8-13>
Acts 10.34-43<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%2010.34-43>

Collect

Almighty God,
in Christ you make all things new:
transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace,
and in the renewal of our lives
make known your heavenly glory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of glory,
you nourish us with your Word
who is the bread of life:
fill us with your Holy Spirit
that through us the light of your glory
may shine in all the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Eternal Lord,
our beginning and our end:
bring us with the whole creation
to your glory, hidden through past ages
and made known
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Vincent, Deacon, Martyr, 304

Sixth Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-23

White

Holy Communion
Hebrews 9.2-3, 11-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%209.2-3%2C%2011-14>
Psalm 47.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2047.1-8>
Mark 3.20-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%203.20-21>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 122, 128, 150<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20122%2C%20128%2C%20150> (or) 120, 121, 122<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20120%2C%20121%2C%20122>
Hosea 2.2-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hosea%202.2-17>
1 Corinthians 9.1-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%209.1-14>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 61, 66<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2061%2C%2066> (or) 118<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20118>
Genesis 11.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2011.1-9>
Matthew 25.31-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2025.31-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Genesis 35.1-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2035.1-15>
Acts 10.44-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%2010.44-end>

Collect

Almighty God,
in Christ you make all things new:
transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace,
and in the renewal of our lives
make known your heavenly glory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of glory,
you nourish us with your Word
who is the bread of life:
fill us with your Holy Spirit
that through us the light of your glory
may shine in all the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Eternal Lord,
our beginning and our end:
bring us with the whole creation
to your glory, hidden through past ages
and made known
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect on the Eve of Epiphany 3

Almighty God,
whose Son revealed in signs and miracles
the wonder of your saving presence:
renew your people with your heavenly grace,
and in all our weakness
sustain us by your mighty power;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

The Third Sunday of Epiphany
Seventh Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-24

White

Principal Service
Genesis 14.17-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2014.17-20>
Psalm 128<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20128>
Revelation 19.6-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Revelation%2019.6-10>
John 2.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%202.1-11>

Third Service
Psalm 113<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20113>
Jonah 3.1-5,10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jonah%203.1-5%2C10>
John 3.16-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%203.16-21>

Second Service
Psalm 33*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2033*>
Jeremiah 3.21 – 4.2<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%203.21%20-%204.2>
Titus 2.1-8,11-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Titus%202.1-8%2C11-14>
Gospel at Holy Communion:
Matthew 4.12-23<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%204.12-23>

(or) Evening Prayer on the Eve of the Conversion of Paul
Psalm 149<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20149>
Isaiah 49.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2049.1-13>
Acts 22.3-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%2022.3-16>

Collect

Almighty God,
whose Son revealed in signs and miracles
the wonder of your saving presence:
renew your people with your heavenly grace,
and in all our weakness
sustain us by your mighty power;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Almighty Father,
whose Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world:
may your people,
illumined by your word and sacraments,
shine with the radiance of his glory,
that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed
to the ends of the earth;
for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever.

Additional Collect

God of all mercy,
your Son proclaimed good news to the poor,
release to the captives,
and freedom to the oppressed:
anoint us with your Holy Spirit
and set all your people free
to praise you in Christ our Lord.

Collect on the Eve of the Conversion of Paul

Almighty God,
who caused the light of the gospel
to shine throughout the world
through the preaching of your servant Saint Paul:
grant that we who celebrate his wonderful conversion
may follow him in bearing witness to your truth;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

BCP: The Third Sunday after Epiphany

BCP Holy Communion

2 Kings 6.14b-23<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Kings%206.14b-23>
Psalm 102.15-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20102.15-22>
Romans 12.16-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2012.16-end>
Matthew 8.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%208.1-13>

BCP Collect

Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Conversion of Paul
Last Day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-25

White

Principal Service
Jeremiah 1.4-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%201.4-10>
Psalm 67<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2067>
Acts 9.1-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%209.1-22>
Matthew 19.27-30<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2019.27-30>

(or)
Acts 9.1-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%209.1-22>
Psalm 67<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2067>
Galatians 1.11-16a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%201.11-16a>
Matthew 19.27-30<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2019.27-30>

Third Service
Ezekiel 3.22-27<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ezekiel%203.22-27>
Philippians 3.1-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Philippians%203.1-14>
Morning Psalms
Psalms 66, 147.13-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2066%2C%20147.13-21>

Second Service
Ecclesiasticus 39.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiasticus%2039.1-10> or
Isaiah 56.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2056.1-8>
Colossians 1.24 – 2.7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Colossians%201.24%20-%202.7>
Evening Psalm
Psalm 119.41-56<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20119.41-56>

Collect

Almighty God,
who caused the light of the gospel
to shine throughout the world
through the preaching of your servant Saint Paul:
grant that we who celebrate his wonderful conversion
may follow him in bearing witness to your truth;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Almighty God,
who on the day of Pentecost
sent your Holy Spirit to the apostles
with the wind from heaven and in tongues of flame,
filling them with joy and boldness to preach the gospel:
by the power of the same Spirit
strengthen us to witness to your truth
and to draw everyone to the fire of your love;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

(or)

Lord God, the source of truth and love,
keep us faithful to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship,
united in prayer and the breaking of bread,
and one in joy and simplicity of heart,
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: The Conversion of Saint Paul

BCP Holy Communion

Joshua 5.13-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Joshua%205.13-15>
Psalm 67<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2067>
Acts 9.1-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%209.1-22>
Luke 19.27-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2019.27-end>

BCP Collect

O God, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world; Grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may shew forth our thankfulness unto thee for the same, by following the holy doctrine which he taught; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Timothy and Titus, Companions of Paul

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-26

White / white

Lesser Festival Eucharistic Lectionary
Isaiah 61.1-3a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2061.1-3a>
Psalm 100<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20100>
2 Timothy 2.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Timothy%202.1-8> or
Titus 1.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Titus%201.1-5>
Luke 10.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2010.1-9>

Holy Communion
DEL week 3
Hebrews 10.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%2010.1-10>
Psalm 40.1-4, 7-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2040.1-4%2C%207-10>
Mark 3.31-35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%203.31-35>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 34, 36<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2034%2C%2036> (or) 132, 133<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20132%2C%20133>
Hosea 4.1-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hosea%204.1-16>
1 Corinthians 10.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%2010.1-13>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 145<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20145> (or) (134), 135<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20(134)%2C%20135>
Genesis 13.2-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2013.2-end>
Matthew 26.17-35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2026.17-35>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Ezekiel 20.39-44<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ezekiel%2020.39-44>
John 17.20-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2017.20-end>

Collect

Heavenly Father,
who sent your apostle Paul to preach the gospel,
and gave him Timothy and Titus
to be his companions in faith:
grant that our fellowship in the Holy Spirit
may bear witness to the name of Jesus,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Holy Father,
who gathered us here around the table of your Son
to share this meal with the whole household of God:
in that new world where you reveal
the fullness of your peace,
gather people of every race and language
to share with Timothy and Titus and all your saints
in the eternal banquet of Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-27

White

Holy Communion
Hebrews 10.11-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%2010.11-18>
Psalm 110.1-4<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20110.1-4>
Mark 4.1-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%204.1-20>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 45, 46<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2045%2C%2046> (or) 119.153-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20119.153-end>
Hosea 5.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hosea%205.1-7>
1 Corinthians 10.14-11.1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%2010.14-11.1>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 21, 29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2021%2C%2029> (or) 136<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20136>
Genesis 14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2014>
Matthew 26.36-46<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2026.36-46>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Nehemiah 2.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Nehemiah%202.1-10>
Romans 12.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2012.1-8>

Collect

Almighty God,
whose Son revealed in signs and miracles
the wonder of your saving presence:
renew your people with your heavenly grace,
and in all our weakness
sustain us by your mighty power;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Almighty Father,
whose Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world:
may your people,
illumined by your word and sacraments,
shine with the radiance of his glory,
that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed
to the ends of the earth;
for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever.

Additional Collect

God of all mercy,
your Son proclaimed good news to the poor,
release to the captives,
and freedom to the oppressed:
anoint us with your Holy Spirit
and set all your people free
to praise you in Christ our Lord.

Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Philosopher, Teacher of the Faith, 1274

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-28

White / white

Exciting Holiness
Wisdom 7.7-10, 15, 16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Wisdom%207.7-10%2C%2015%2C%2016>
Psalm 19.1-4, 13, 14a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2019.1-4%2C%2013%2C%2014a>
1 Corinthians 2.9-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%202.9-end>
John 16.12-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2016.12-15>

Holy Communion
Hebrews 10.19-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%2010.19-25>
Psalm 24.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2024.1-6>
Mark 4.21-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%204.21-25>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 47, 48<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2047%2C%2048> (or) 143, 146<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20143%2C%20146>
Hosea 5.8-6.6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hosea%205.8-6.6>
1 Corinthians 11.2-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%2011.2-16>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 24, 33<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2024%2C%2033> (or) 138, 140, 141<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20138%2C%20140%2C%20141>
Genesis 15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2015>
Matthew 26.47-56<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2026.47-56>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Deuteronomy 26.16-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Deuteronomy%2026.16-end>
Romans 14.1- 9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2014.1-%209>

Collect

Eternal God,
who enriched your Church with the learning and holiness
of your servant Thomas Aquinas:
give to all who seek you
a humble mind and a pure heart
that they may know your Son Jesus Christ
as the way, the truth and the life;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of truth,
whose Wisdom set her table
and invited us to eat the bread and drink the wine
of the kingdom:
help us to lay aside all foolishness
and to live and walk in the way of insight,
that we may come with Thomas Aquinas to the eternal feast of heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-29

White

Holy Communion
Hebrews 10.32-39<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%2010.32-39>
Psalm 37.3-6, 40-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2037.3-6%2C%2040-end>
Mark 4.26-34<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%204.26-34>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 61, 65<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2061%2C%2065> (or) 142, 144<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20142%2C%20144>
Hosea 6.7-7.2<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hosea%206.7-7.2>
1 Corinthians 11.17-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%2011.17-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 67, 77<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2067%2C%2077> (or) 145<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20145>
Genesis 16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2016>
Matthew 26.57-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2026.57-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Leviticus 19.9-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Leviticus%2019.9-28>
Romans 15.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2015.1-7>

Collect

Almighty God,
whose Son revealed in signs and miracles
the wonder of your saving presence:
renew your people with your heavenly grace,
and in all our weakness
sustain us by your mighty power;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Almighty Father,
whose Son our Saviour Jesus Christ is the light of the world:
may your people,
illumined by your word and sacraments,
shine with the radiance of his glory,
that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed
to the ends of the earth;
for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever.

Additional Collect

God of all mercy,
your Son proclaimed good news to the poor,
release to the captives,
and freedom to the oppressed:
anoint us with your Holy Spirit
and set all your people free
to praise you in Christ our Lord.

Charles, King and Martyr, 1649

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-30

White / red

Exciting Holiness
Ecclesiasticus 2.12-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiasticus%202.12-end>
Psalm 20.1-4, 6-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2020.1-4%2C%206-9>
1 Timothy 6.12-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Timothy%206.12-16>
Matthew 20.25-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2020.25-28>

Holy Communion
Hebrews 11.1-2, 8-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%2011.1-2%2C%208-19>
Canticle: Luke 1.69-73<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%201.69-73>
Mark 4.35-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%204.35-end>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 68<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2068> (or) 147<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20147>
Hosea 8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hosea%208>
1 Corinthians 12.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%2012.1-11>

If the Presentation is celebrated on Tuesday 2 February:
Evening Prayer
Psalms 72, 76<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2072%2C%2076> (or) 148, 149, 150<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20148%2C%20149%2C%20150>
Genesis 17.1-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2017.1-22>
Matthew 27.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2027.1-10>

If the Presentation is celebrated on Sunday 31 January:
Evening Prayer on the Eve of the Presentation
Psalm 118<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20118>
1 Samuel 1.19b-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Samuel%201.19b-28>
Hebrews 4.11-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%204.11-16>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Jeremiah 33.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%2033.1-11>
1 Peter 5.5b-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Peter%205.5b-end>

Collect

King of kings and Lord of lords,
whose faithful servant Charles
prayed for those who persecuted him
and died in the living hope of your eternal kingdom:
grant us by your grace so to follow his example
that we may love and bless our enemies,
through the intercession of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God our redeemer,
whose Church was strengthened by the blood of your martyr Charles:
so bind us, in life and death, to Christ’s sacrifice
that our lives, broken and offered with his,
may carry his death and proclaim his resurrection in the world;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

(or)

Eternal God,
who gave us this holy meal
in which we have celebrated the glory of the cross
and the victory of your martyr Charles:
by our communion with Christ
in his saving death and resurrection,
give us with all your saints the courage to conquer evil
and so to share the fruit of the tree of life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect on the Eve of Epiphany 4

God our creator,
who in the beginning
commanded the light to shine out of darkness:
we pray that the light of the glorious gospel of Christ
may dispel the darkness of ignorance and unbelief,
shine into the hearts of all your people,
and reveal the knowledge of your glory
in the face of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Collect on the Eve of the Presentation

Almighty and ever-living God,
clothed in majesty,
whose beloved Son was this day presented in the Temple,
in substance of our flesh:
grant that we may be presented to you
with pure and clean hearts,
by your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

If the Presentation is celebrated on Sunday 31 January:

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)

Principal Feast

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-31

Gold or White

Principal Service
Malachi 3.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Malachi%203.1-5>
Psalm 24.[1-6]7-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2024.%5B1-6%5D7-10>
Hebrews 2.14-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%202.14-18>
Luke 2.22-40<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.22-40>

Third Service
Exodus 13.1-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2013.1-16>
Romans 12.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2012.1-5>
Morning Psalms
Psalms 48, 146<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2048%2C%20146>

Second Service
Haggai 2.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Haggai%202.1-9>
John 2.18-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%202.18-22>
Evening Psalms
Psalms 122, 132<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20122%2C%20132>

Collect

Almighty and ever-living God,
clothed in majesty,
whose beloved Son was this day presented in the Temple,
in substance of our flesh:
grant that we may be presented to you
with pure and clean hearts,
by your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord, you fulfilled the hope of Simeon and Anna,
who lived to welcome the Messiah:
may we, who have received these gifts beyond words,
prepare to meet Christ Jesus when he comes
to bring us to eternal life;
for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever.

Additional Collect

Lord Jesus Christ,
light of the nations and glory of Israel:
make your home among us,
and present us pure and holy
to your heavenly Father,
your God, and our God.

If the Presentation is celebrated on Tuesday 2 February:

The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-01-31

White

Principal Service
Deuteronomy 18.15-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Deuteronomy%2018.15-20>
Psalm 111<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20111>
Revelation 12.1-5a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Revelation%2012.1-5a>
Mark 1.21-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%201.21-28>

Third Service
Psalm 71.1-6,15-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2071.1-6%2C15-17>
Jeremiah 1.4-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%201.4-10>
Mark 1.40-45<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%201.40-45>

Second Service
Psalm 34*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2034*>
1 Samuel 3.1-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Samuel%203.1-20>
1 Corinthians 14.12-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%2014.12-20>
Gospel at Holy Communion:
Matthew 13.10-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2013.10-17>

Collect

God our creator,
who in the beginning
commanded the light to shine out of darkness:
we pray that the light of the glorious gospel of Christ
may dispel the darkness of ignorance and unbelief,
shine into the hearts of all your people,
and reveal the knowledge of your glory
in the face of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Generous Lord,
in word and eucharist we have proclaimed the mystery of your love:
help us so to live out our days
that we may be signs of your wonders in the world;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Additional Collect

God of heaven,
you send the gospel to the ends of the earth
and your messengers to every nation:
send your Holy Spirit to transform us
by the good news of everlasting life
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Septuagesima

BCP Holy Communion

Genesis 1.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%201.1-5>
Psalm 9.10-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%209.10-20>
1 Corinthians 9.24-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%209.24-end>
Matthew 20.1-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2020.1-16>

BCP Collect

O Lord, we beseech thee favourably to hear the prayers of thy people; that we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifully delivered by thy goodness, for the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end.

Brigid, Abbess of Kildare, c.525

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-01

White
or, if the Presentation is celebrated on Sunday 31 January: Green

Holy Communion
DEL week 4
Hebrews 11.32-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%2011.32-end>
Psalm 31.19-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2031.19-end>
Mark 5.1-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%205.1-20>

If the Presentation is celebrated on Tuesday 2 February:
Morning Prayer
Psalms 57, 96<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2057%2C%2096> (or) 1, 2, 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%201%2C%202%2C%203>
Hosea 9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hosea%209>
1 Corinthians 12.12-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%2012.12-end>

Evening Prayer on the Eve of the Presentation
Psalm 118<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20118>
1 Samuel 1.19b-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Samuel%201.19b-28>
Hebrews 4.11-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%204.11-16>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Jonah 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jonah%203>
2 Corinthians 5.11-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Corinthians%205.11-21>

Collect

God our creator,
who in the beginning
commanded the light to shine out of darkness:
we pray that the light of the glorious gospel of Christ
may dispel the darkness of ignorance and unbelief,
shine into the hearts of all your people,
and reveal the knowledge of your glory
in the face of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Generous Lord,
in word and eucharist we have proclaimed the mystery of your love:
help us so to live out our days
that we may be signs of your wonders in the world;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Additional Collect

God of heaven,
you send the gospel to the ends of the earth
and your messengers to every nation:
send your Holy Spirit to transform us
by the good news of everlasting life
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect on the Eve of The Presentation

Almighty and ever-living God,
clothed in majesty,
whose beloved Son was this day presented in the Temple,
in substance of our flesh:
grant that we may be presented to you
with pure and clean hearts,
by your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

If the Presentation is celebrated on Sunday 31 January:
Morning Prayer
Psalms 1, 2, 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%201%2C%202%2C%203>
Hosea 9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hosea%209>
1 Corinthians 12.12-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%2012.12-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 4, 7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%204%2C%207>
Genesis 18.1-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2018.1-15>
Matthew 27.11-26<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2027.11-26>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Exodus 23.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2023.1-13>
James 2.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=James%202.1-13>

Collect

Almighty God,
by whose grace alone we are accepted
and called to your service:
strengthen us by your Holy Spirit
and make us worthy of our calling;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of truth,
we have seen with our eyes and touched with our hands the bread of life:
strengthen our faith
that we may grow in love for you and for each other;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

God of our salvation,
help us to turn away from those habits which harm our bodies
and poison our minds
and to choose again your gift of life,
revealed to us in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Or, if the Presentation is celebrated on Sunday 31 January:

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-02

Green

Holy Communion
Hebrews 12.1-4<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%2012.1-4>
Psalm 22.25b-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2022.25b-end>
Mark 5.11-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%205.11-end>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 5, 6, (8)<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%205%2C%206%2C%20(8)>
Hosea 10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hosea%2010>
1 Corinthians 13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%2013>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 9, 10*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%209%2C%2010*>
Genesis 18.16-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2018.16-end>
Matthew 27.27-44<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2027.27-44>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Deuteronomy 10.12-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Deuteronomy%2010.12-end>
Hebrews 13.1-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%2013.1-16>

Collect

Almighty God,
by whose grace alone we are accepted
and called to your service:
strengthen us by your Holy Spirit
and make us worthy of our calling;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of truth,
we have seen with our eyes and touched with our hands the bread of life:
strengthen our faith
that we may grow in love for you and for each other;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

God of our salvation,
help us to turn away from those habits which harm our bodies
and poison our minds
and to choose again your gift of life,
revealed to us in Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-02

Gold or White

Principal Feast

Principal Service
Malachi 3.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Malachi%203.1-5>
Psalm 24.[1-6]7-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2024.%5B1-6%5D7-10>
Hebrews 2.14-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%202.14-18>
Luke 2.22-40<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.22-40>

Third Service
Exodus 13.1-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2013.1-16>
Romans 12.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2012.1-5>
Morning Psalms
Psalms 48, 146<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2048%2C%20146>

Second Service
Haggai 2.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Haggai%202.1-9>
John 2.18-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%202.18-22>
Evening Psalms
Psalms 122, 132<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20122%2C%20132>

Collect

Almighty and ever-living God,
clothed in majesty,
whose beloved Son was this day presented in the Temple,
in substance of our flesh:
grant that we may be presented to you
with pure and clean hearts,
by your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord, you fulfilled the hope of Simeon and Anna,
who lived to welcome the Messiah:
may we, who have received these gifts beyond words,
prepare to meet Christ Jesus when he comes
to bring us to eternal life;
for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever.

Additional Collect

Lord Jesus Christ,
light of the nations and glory of Israel:
make your home among us,
and present us pure and holy
to your heavenly Father,
your God, and our God.

BCP: The Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary

BCP Holy Communion

Malachi 3.1-5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Malachi%203.1-5>
Psalm 48.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2048.1-7>
Galatians 4.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%204.1-7>
Luke 2.22-40<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%202.22-40>

BCP Collect

Almighty and everliving God, we humbly beseech thy Majesty, that, as thy only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple in substance of our flesh, so we may be presented unto thee with pure and clean hearts, by the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Anskar, Archbishop of Hamburg, Missionary in Denmark and Sweden, 865

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-03

Green / white

Exciting Holiness
Isaiah 52.7-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2052.7-10>
Psalm 65.1-4<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2065.1-4>
Romans 10.11-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2010.11-15>
Mark 6.7-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%206.7-13>

Holy Communion
DEL week 4
Hebrews 12.4-7, 11-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%2012.4-7%2C%2011-15>
Psalm 103.1-2, 13-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20103.1-2%2C%2013-18>
Mark 6.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%206.1-6>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 119.1-32<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20119.1-32>
Ecclesiastes 3.1-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiastes%203.1-15>
John 17.20-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2017.20-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 11, 12, 13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2011%2C%2012%2C%2013>
Genesis 25.7-11, 19-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2025.7-11%2C%2019-end>
2 Timothy 1.1-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Timothy%201.1-14>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 58.6-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2058.6-end>
Matthew 25.31-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2025.31-end>

Collect

God of grace and might,
who sent your servant Anskar
to spread the gospel to the Nordic peoples:
raise up, we pray, in our generation
messengers of your good news
and heralds of your kingdom
that the world may come to know
the immeasurable riches of our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Holy Father,
who gathered us here around the table of your Son
to share this meal with the whole household of God:
in that new world where you reveal
the fullness of your peace,
gather people of every race and language
to share with Anskar and all your saints
in the eternal banquet of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Gilbert of Sempringham, Founder of the Gilbertine Order, 1189

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-04

Green

Holy Communion
Hebrews 12.18-19, 21-24<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%2012.18-19%2C%2021-24>
Psalm 48.1-3, 8-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2048.1-3%2C%208-10>
Mark 6.7-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%206.7-13>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 14, 15, 16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2014%2C%2015%2C%2016>
Ecclesiastes 3.16-4.end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiastes%203.16-4.end>
John 18.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2018.1-11>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 18*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2018*>
Genesis 26.34-27.40<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2026.34-27.40>
2 Timothy 1.15-2.13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Timothy%201.15-2.13>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 42.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2042.1-9>
Luke 4.14-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%204.14-21>

Collect

Almighty God,
by whose grace alone we are accepted
and called to your service:
strengthen us by your Holy Spirit
and make us worthy of our calling;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of truth,
we have seen with our eyes and touched with our hands the bread of life:
strengthen our faith
that we may grow in love for you and for each other;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

God of our salvation,
help us to turn away from those habits which harm our bodies
and poison our minds
and to choose again your gift of life,
revealed to us in Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-05

Green

Holy Communion
Hebrews 13.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%2013.1-8>
Psalm 27.1-6, 9-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2027.1-6%2C%209-12>
Mark 6.14-29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%206.14-29>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 17, 19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2017%2C%2019>
Ecclesiastes 5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiastes%205>
John 18.12-27<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2018.12-27>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2022>
Genesis 27.41-28.end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2027.41-28.end>
2 Timothy 2.14-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Timothy%202.14-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Amos 5.6-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Amos%205.6-15>
Ephesians 4.25-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%204.25-end>

Collect

Almighty God,
by whose grace alone we are accepted
and called to your service:
strengthen us by your Holy Spirit
and make us worthy of our calling;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of truth,
we have seen with our eyes and touched with our hands the bread of life:
strengthen our faith
that we may grow in love for you and for each other;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

God of our salvation,
help us to turn away from those habits which harm our bodies
and poison our minds
and to choose again your gift of life,
revealed to us in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Agatha, Virgin, Martyr, 251

The Martyrs of Japan, 1597
(Accession of Queen Elizabeth II, 1952)

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-06

Green

Holy Communion
Hebrews 13.15-17, 20-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%2013.15-17%2C%2020-21>
Psalm 23<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2023>
Mark 6.30-34<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%206.30-34>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 20, 21, 23<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2020%2C%2021%2C%2023>
Ecclesiastes 6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiastes%206>
John 18.28-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2018.28-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 24, 25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2024%2C%2025>
Genesis 29.1-30<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2029.1-30>
2 Timothy 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Timothy%203>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Amos 5.18-24<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Amos%205.18-24>
John 2.13-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%202.13-22>

Collect

Almighty God,
by whose grace alone we are accepted
and called to your service:
strengthen us by your Holy Spirit
and make us worthy of our calling;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God of truth,
we have seen with our eyes and touched with our hands the bread of life:
strengthen our faith
that we may grow in love for you and for each other;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

God of our salvation,
help us to turn away from those habits which harm our bodies
and poison our minds
and to choose again your gift of life,
revealed to us in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect on the Eve of 2 before Lent

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things,
now and for ever.

BCP: The Accession of Queen Elizabeth II, 1952

The Second Sunday before Lent

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-07

Green

Principal Service
Proverbs 8.1,22-31<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Proverbs%208.1%2C22-31>
Psalm 104.26-37<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20104.26-37>
Colossians 1.15-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Colossians%201.15-20>
John 1.1-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%201.1-14>

Third Service
Psalms 29, 67<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2029%2C%2067>
Deuteronomy 8.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Deuteronomy%208.1-10>
Matthew 6.25-34<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%206.25-34>

Second Service
Psalm 65<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2065>
Genesis 2.4b-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%202.4b-25>
Luke 8.22-35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%208.22-35>

Collect

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things,
now and for ever.

Post Communion

God our creator,
by your gift
the tree of life was set at the heart of the earthly paradise,
and the bread of life at the heart of your Church:
may we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour’s cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Almighty God,
give us reverence for all creation
and respect for every person,
that we may mirror your likeness
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Sexagesima

BCP Holy Communion

Genesis 3.9-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%203.9-19>
Psalm 83.1-2, 13-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2083.1-2%2C%2013-end>
2 Corinthians 11.19-31<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Corinthians%2011.19-31>
Luke 8.4-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%208.4-15>

BCP Collect

O Lord God, who seest that we put not our trust in any thing that we do; Mercifully grant that by thy power we may be defended against all adversity; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-08

Green

Holy Communion
DEL week 5
Genesis 1.1-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%201.1-19>
Psalm 104.1, 2, 6-13, 26<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20104.1%2C%202%2C%206-13%2C%2026>
Mark 6.53-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%206.53-end>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 27, 30<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2027%2C%2030>
Ecclesiastes 7.1-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiastes%207.1-14>
John 19.1-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2019.1-16>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 26, 28, 29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2026%2C%2028%2C%2029>
Genesis 29.31-30.24<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2029.31-30.24>
2 Timothy 4.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Timothy%204.1-8>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 61.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2061.1-9>
Mark 6.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%206.1-13>

Collect

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things,
now and for ever.

Post Communion

God our creator,
by your gift
the tree of life was set at the heart of the earthly paradise,
and the bread of life at the heart of your Church:
may we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour’s cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Almighty God,
give us reverence for all creation
and respect for every person,
that we may mirror your likeness
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-09

Green

Holy Communion
Genesis 1.20-2.4a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%201.20-2.4a>
Psalm 8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%208>
Mark 7.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%207.1-13>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 32, 36<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2032%2C%2036>
Ecclesiastes 7.15-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiastes%207.15-end>
John 19.17-30<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2019.17-30>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 33<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2033>
Genesis 31.1-24<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2031.1-24>
2 Timothy 4.9-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Timothy%204.9-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 52.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2052.1-10>
Romans 10.5-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2010.5-21>

Collect

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things,
now and for ever.

Post Communion

God our creator,
by your gift
the tree of life was set at the heart of the earthly paradise,
and the bread of life at the heart of your Church:
may we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour’s cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Almighty God,
give us reverence for all creation
and respect for every person,
that we may mirror your likeness
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Scholastica, sister of Benedict, Abbess of Plombariola, c.543

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-10

Green

Holy Communion
Genesis 2.4b-9, 15-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%202.4b-9%2C%2015-17>
Psalm 104.11, 12, 29-32<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20104.11%2C%2012%2C%2029-32>
Mark 7.14-23<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%207.14-23>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 34<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2034>
Ecclesiastes 8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiastes%208>
John 19.31-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2019.31-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 119.33-56<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%20119.33-56>
Genesis 31.25-32.2<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2031.25-32.2>
Titus 1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Titus%201>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 52.13 – 53.6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2052.13%20-%2053.6>
Romans 15.14-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2015.14-21>

Collect

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things,
now and for ever.

Post Communion

God our creator,
by your gift
the tree of life was set at the heart of the earthly paradise,
and the bread of life at the heart of your Church:
may we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour’s cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Almighty God,
give us reverence for all creation
and respect for every person,
that we may mirror your likeness
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-11

Green

Holy Communion
Genesis 2.18-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%202.18-end>
Psalm 128<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20128>
Mark 7.24-30<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%207.24-30>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 37*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2037*>
Ecclesiastes 9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiastes%209>
John 20.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2020.1-10>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 39, 40<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2039%2C%2040>
Genesis 32.3-30<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2032.3-30>
Titus 2<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Titus%202>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Isaiah 53.4-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2053.4-12>
2 Corinthians 4.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Corinthians%204.1-10>

Collect

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things,
now and for ever.

Post Communion

God our creator,
by your gift
the tree of life was set at the heart of the earthly paradise,
and the bread of life at the heart of your Church:
may we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour’s cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Almighty God,
give us reverence for all creation
and respect for every person,
that we may mirror your likeness
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-12

Green

Holy Communion
Genesis 3.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%203.1-8>
Psalm 32.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2032.1-8>
Mark 7.31-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%207.31-end>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 31<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2031>
Ecclesiastes 11.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiastes%2011.1-8>
John 20.11-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2020.11-18>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2035>
Genesis 33.1-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2033.1-17>
Titus 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Titus%203>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Zechariah 8.16-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Zechariah%208.16-end>
Matthew 10.1-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2010.1-15>

Collect

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things,
now and for ever.

Post Communion

God our creator,
by your gift
the tree of life was set at the heart of the earthly paradise,
and the bread of life at the heart of your Church:
may we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour’s cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Almighty God,
give us reverence for all creation
and respect for every person,
that we may mirror your likeness
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-13

Green

Holy Communion
Genesis 3.9-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%203.9-end>
Psalm 90.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2090.1-12>
Mark 8.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%208.1-10>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 41, 42, 43<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2041%2C%2042%2C%2043>
Ecclesiastes 11.9-12.end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ecclesiastes%2011.9-12.end>
John 20.19-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2020.19-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 45, 46<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2045%2C%2046>
Genesis 35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2035>
Philemon<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Philemon>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Jeremiah 1.4-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%201.4-10>
Matthew 10.16-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2010.16-22>

Collect

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit reigns supreme over all things,
now and for ever.

Post Communion

God our creator,
by your gift
the tree of life was set at the heart of the earthly paradise,
and the bread of life at the heart of your Church:
may we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour’s cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Almighty God,
give us reverence for all creation
and respect for every person,
that we may mirror your likeness
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect on the Eve of the Sunday before Lent

Almighty Father,
whose Son was revealed in majesty
before he suffered death upon the cross:
give us grace to perceive his glory,
that we may be strengthened to suffer with him
and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

The Sunday next before Lent

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-14

Green

Principal Service
2 Kings 2.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Kings%202.1-12>
Psalm 50.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2050.1-6>
2 Corinthians 4.3-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Corinthians%204.3-6>
Mark 9.2-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%209.2-9>

Third Service
Psalms 27, 150<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2027%2C%20150>
Exodus 24.12-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2024.12-18>
2 Corinthians 3.12-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Corinthians%203.12-18>

Second Service
Psalms 2 [99]<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%202%20%5B99%5D>
1 Kings 19.1-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Kings%2019.1-16>
2 Peter 1.16-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Peter%201.16-21>
Gospel at Holy Communion:
Mark 9.[2-8]9-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%209.%5B2-8%5D9-13>

Collect

Almighty Father,
whose Son was revealed in majesty
before he suffered death upon the cross:
give us grace to perceive his glory,
that we may be strengthened to suffer with him
and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Holy God,
we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ:
may we who are partakers at his table
reflect his life in word and deed,
that all the world may know his power to change and save.
This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Holy God,
you know the disorder of our sinful lives:
set straight our crooked hearts,
and bend our wills to love your goodness and your glory
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Quinquagesima

BCP Holy Communion

Genesis 9.8-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%209.8-17>
Psalm 77.11-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2077.11-end>
1 Corinthians 13.1-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%2013.1-end>
Luke 18.31-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2018.31-end>

BCP Collect

O Lord, who hast taught us that all our doings without charity are nothing worth; Send thy Holy Ghost, and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of charity, the very bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whosoever liveth is counted dead before thee. Grant this for thine only Son Jesus Christ’s sake.

Sigfrid, Bishop, Apostle of Sweden, 1045
Thomas Bray, Priest, Founder of the SPCK and the SPG, 1730

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-15

Green

Holy Communion
DEL week 6
Genesis 4.1-15, 25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%204.1-15%2C%2025>
Psalm 50.1, 8, 16-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2050.1%2C%208%2C%2016-end>
Mark 8.11-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%208.11-13>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 44<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2044>
Jeremiah 1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%201>
John 3.1-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%203.1-21>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 47, 49<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2047%2C%2049>
Genesis 37.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2037.1-11>
Galatians 1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%201>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
2 Kings 2.13-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Kings%202.13-22>
3 John<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=3%20John>

Collect

Almighty Father,
whose Son was revealed in majesty
before he suffered death upon the cross:
give us grace to perceive his glory,
that we may be strengthened to suffer with him
and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Holy God,
we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ:
may we who are partakers at his table
reflect his life in word and deed,
that all the world may know his power to change and save.
This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Holy God,
you know the disorder of our sinful lives:
set straight our crooked hearts,
and bend our wills to love your goodness and your glory
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-16

Green

Holy Communion
Genesis 6.5-8; 7.1-5, 10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%206.5-8%2C%207.1-5%2C%2010>
Psalm 29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2029>
Mark 8.14-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%208.14-21>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 48, 52<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2048%2C%2052>
Jeremiah 2.1-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%202.1-13>
John 3.22-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%203.22-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 50<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2050>
Genesis 37.12-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2037.12-end>
Galatians 2.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%202.1-10>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Judges 14.5-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Judges%2014.5-17>
Revelation 10.4-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Revelation%2010.4-11>

Collect

Almighty Father,
whose Son was revealed in majesty
before he suffered death upon the cross:
give us grace to perceive his glory,
that we may be strengthened to suffer with him
and be changed into his likeness, from glory to glory;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Holy God,
we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ:
may we who are partakers at his table
reflect his life in word and deed,
that all the world may know his power to change and save.
This we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Holy God,
you know the disorder of our sinful lives:
set straight our crooked hearts,
and bend our wills to love your goodness and your glory
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Ash Wednesday

Principal Holy Day
Principal Service
Joel 2.1-2,12-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Joel%202.1-2%2C12-17> or
Isaiah 58.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2058.1-12>
Psalm 51.1-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2051.1-18>
2 Corinthians 5.20b – 6.10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Corinthians%205.20b%20-%206.10>
Matthew 6.1-6,16-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%206.1-6%2C16-21> or
John 8.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%208.1-11>

Third Service
Daniel 9.3-6,17-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Daniel%209.3-6%2C17-19>
1 Timothy 6.6-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Timothy%206.6-19>
Morning Psalm
Psalm 38<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2038>

Second Service
Isaiah 1.10-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%201.10-18>
Luke 15.11-32<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2015.11-32>
Evening Psalm
Psalm 51<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2051> or 102*<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20102*>

Collect

Almighty and everlasting God,
you hate nothing that you have made
and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent:
create and make in us new and contrite hearts
that we, worthily lamenting our sins
and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may receive from you, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Almighty God,
you have given your only Son to be for us
both a sacrifice for sin
and also an example of godly life:
give us grace
that we may always most thankfully receive
these his inestimable gifts,
and also daily endeavour
to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Holy God,
our lives are laid open before you:
rescue us from the chaos of sin
and through the death of your Son
bring us healing and make us whole
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP Holy Communion

Joel 2.12-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Joel%202.12-17>
Psalm 57<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2057>
Joel 2.12-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Joel%202.12-17> or
James 4.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=James%204.1-10>
Matthew 6.16-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%206.16-21>

BCP Collect

Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-18

Purple or Lent array

Holy Communion
Deuteronomy 30.15-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Deuteronomy%2030.15-end>
Psalm 1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%201>
Luke 9.22-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%209.22-25>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 77<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2077> (or) 56, 57, (63*)<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2056%2C%2057%2C%20(63*)>
Jeremiah 2.14-32<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%202.14-32>
John 4.1-26<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%204.1-26>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 74<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2074> (or) 61, 62, 64<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2061%2C%2062%2C%2064>
Genesis 39<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2039>
Galatians 2.11-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%202.11-end>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Genesis 2.7-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%202.7-end>
Hebrews 2.5-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%202.5-end>

Collect

Almighty and everlasting God,
you hate nothing that you have made
and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent:
create and make in us new and contrite hearts
that we, worthily lamenting our sins
and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may receive from you, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Almighty God,
you have given your only Son to be for us
both a sacrifice for sin
and also an example of godly life:
give us grace
that we may always most thankfully receive
these his inestimable gifts,
and also daily endeavour
to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Holy God,
our lives are laid open before you:
rescue us from the chaos of sin
and through the death of your Son
bring us healing and make us whole
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP Holy Communion

Exodus 24.12-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2024.12-18>
Matthew 8.5-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%208.5-13>

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-19

Purple or Lent array

Holy Communion
Isaiah 58.1-9a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2058.1-9a>
Psalm 51.1-5, 17-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2051.1-5%2C%2017-18>
Matthew 9.14-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%209.14-15>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 3, 7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%203%2C%207> (or) 51, 54<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2051%2C%2054>
Jeremiah 3.6-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%203.6-22>
John 4.27-42<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%204.27-42>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 31<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2031> (or) 38<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2038>
Genesis 40<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2040>
Galatians 3.1-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%203.1-14>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Genesis 4.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%204.1-12>
Hebrews 4.12-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%204.12-end>

Collect

Almighty and everlasting God,
you hate nothing that you have made
and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent:
create and make in us new and contrite hearts
that we, worthily lamenting our sins
and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may receive from you, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Almighty God,
you have given your only Son to be for us
both a sacrifice for sin
and also an example of godly life:
give us grace
that we may always most thankfully receive
these his inestimable gifts,
and also daily endeavour
to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Holy God,
our lives are laid open before you:
rescue us from the chaos of sin
and through the death of your Son
bring us healing and make us whole
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP Holy Communion

1 Kings 19.3b-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Kings%2019.3b-8>
Matthew 5.43-6.6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%205.43-6.6>

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-20

Purple or Lent array

Holy Communion
Isaiah 58.9b-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2058.9b-end>
Psalm 86.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2086.1-7>
Luke 5.27-32<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%205.27-32>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 71<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2071> (or) 68<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2068>
Jeremiah 4.1-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%204.1-18>
John 4.43-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%204.43-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalm 73<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2073> (or) 65, 66<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2065%2C%2066>
Genesis 41.1-24<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2041.1-24>
Galatians 3.15-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%203.15-22>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
2 Kings 22.11-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Kings%2022.11-end>
Hebrews 5.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Hebrews%205.1-10>

Collect

Almighty and everlasting God,
you hate nothing that you have made
and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent:
create and make in us new and contrite hearts
that we, worthily lamenting our sins
and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may receive from you, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Almighty God,
you have given your only Son to be for us
both a sacrifice for sin
and also an example of godly life:
give us grace
that we may always most thankfully receive
these his inestimable gifts,
and also daily endeavour
to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Holy God,
our lives are laid open before you:
rescue us from the chaos of sin
and through the death of your Son
bring us healing and make us whole
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect on the Eve of Lent 1

Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness,
and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit;
and, as you know our weakness,
so may we know your power to save;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

The First Sunday of Lent

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-21

Purple or Lent array

Principal Service
Genesis 9.8-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%209.8-17>
Psalm 25.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2025.1-9>
1 Peter 3.18-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Peter%203.18-22>
Mark 1.9-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Mark%201.9-15>

Third Service
Psalm 77<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2077>
Exodus 34.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Exodus%2034.1-10>
Romans 10.8b-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%2010.8b-13>

Second Service
Psalm 119.17-32<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20119.17-32>
Genesis 2.15-17; 3.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%202.15-17%2C%203.1-7>
Romans 5.12-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Romans%205.12-19> or
Luke 13.31-35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2013.31-35>

Collect

Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness,
and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit;
and, as you know our weakness,
so may we know your power to save;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord God,
you have renewed us with the living bread from heaven;
by it you nourish our faith,
increase our hope,
and strengthen our love:
teach us always to hunger for him who is the true and living bread,
and enable us to live by every word
that proceeds from out of your mouth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Heavenly Father,
your Son battled with the powers of darkness,
and grew closer to you in the desert:
help us to use these days to grow in wisdom and prayer
that we may witness to your saving love
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: The First Sunday in Lent

BCP Holy Communion

Genesis 3.1-6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%203.1-6>
Psalm 91.1-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2091.1-12>
2 Corinthians 6.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=2%20Corinthians%206.1-10>
Matthew 4.1-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%204.1-11>

BCP Collect

O Lord, who for our sake didst fast forty days and forty nights; Give us grace to use such abstinence, that, our flesh being subdued to the Spirit, we may ever obey thy godly motions in righteousness and true holiness, to thy honour and glory; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end.

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-22

Purple or Lent array

Holy Communion
Leviticus 19.1-2, 11-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Leviticus%2019.1-2%2C%2011-18>
Psalm 19.7-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2019.7-end>
Matthew 25.31-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2025.31-end>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 10, 11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2010%2C%2011> (or) 71<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2071>
Jeremiah 4.19-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%204.19-end>
John 5.1-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%205.1-18>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 12, 13, 14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2012%2C%2013%2C%2014> (or) 72, 75<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2072%2C%2075>
Genesis 41.25-45<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2041.25-45>
Galatians 3.23-4.7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%203.23-4.7>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Genesis 6.11-end, 7.11-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%206.11-end%2C%207.11-16>
Luke 4.14-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%204.14-21>

Collect

Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness,
and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit;
and, as you know our weakness,
so may we know your power to save;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord God,
you have renewed us with the living bread from heaven;
by it you nourish our faith,
increase our hope,
and strengthen our love:
teach us always to hunger for him who is the true and living bread,
and enable us to live by every word
that proceeds from out of your mouth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Heavenly Father,
your Son battled with the powers of darkness,
and grew closer to you in the desert:
help us to use these days to grow in wisdom and prayer
that we may witness to your saving love
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP Holy Communion

Ezekiel 34.11-16a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ezekiel%2034.11-16a>
Matthew 25.31-46<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2025.31-46>

Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Martyr, c.155

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-23

Purple or Lent array / red

Exciting Holiness
Wisdom 5.15-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Wisdom%205.15-20>
Psalm 34.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2034.1-9>
Revelation 2.8-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Revelation%202.8-11>
John 15.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2015.1-8>

Holy Communion
Isaiah 55.10-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2055.10-11>
Psalm 34.4-6, 21-22<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2034.4-6%2C%2021-22>
Matthew 6.7-15<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%206.7-15>

Morning Prayer
Psalm 44<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2044> (or) 73<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2073>
Jeremiah 5.1-19<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%205.1-19>
John 5.19-29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%205.19-29>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 46, 49<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%2046%2C%2049> (or) 74<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2074>
Genesis 41.46-42.5<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2041.46-42.5>
Galatians 4.8-20<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%204.8-20>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Deuteronomy 31.7-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Deuteronomy%2031.7-13>
1 John 3.1-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20John%203.1-10>

Collect

Almighty God,
who gave to your servant Polycarp
boldness to confess the name of our Saviour Jesus Christ
before the rulers of this world
and courage to die for his faith:
grant that we also may be ready
to give an answer for the faith that is in us
and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

God our redeemer,
whose Church was strengthened by the blood of your martyr Polycarp:
so bind us, in life and death, to Christ’s sacrifice
that our lives, broken and offered with his,
may carry his death and proclaim his resurrection in the world;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

(or)

Eternal God,
who gave us this holy meal
in which we have celebrated the glory of the cross
and the victory of your martyr Polycarp:
by our communion with Christ
in his saving death and resurrection,
give us with all your saints the courage to conquer evil
and so to share the fruit of the tree of life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP Holy Communion

Isaiah 55.6-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2055.6-11>
Matthew 21.10-l6<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2021.10-l6>

http://almanac.oremus.org/2021-02-24

Purple or Lent array

Holy Communion
Jonah 3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jonah%203>
Psalm 51.1-5, 17-18<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2051.1-5%2C%2017-18>
Luke 11.29-32<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2011.29-32>

Morning Prayer
Psalms 6, 17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%206%2C%2017> (or) 77<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2077>
Jeremiah 5.20-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%205.20-end>
John 5.30-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%205.30-end>

Evening Prayer
Psalms 9, 28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalms%209%2C%2028> (or) 119.81-104<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20119.81-104>
Genesis 42.6-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2042.6-17>
Galatians 4.21-5.1<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Galatians%204.21-5.1>

Additional Weekday Lectionary
Genesis 11.1-9<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Genesis%2011.1-9>
Matthew 24.15-28<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2024.15-28>

Collect

Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness,
and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:
give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit;
and, as you know our weakness,
so may we know your power to save;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Lord God,
you have renewed us with the living bread from heaven;
by it you nourish our faith,
increase our hope,
and strengthen our love:
teach us always to hunger for him who is the true and living bread,
and enable us to live by every word
that proceeds from out of your mouth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Additional Collect

Heavenly Father,
your Son battled with the powers of darkness,
and grew closer to you in the desert:
help us to use these days to grow in wisdom and prayer
that we may witness to your saving love
in Jesus Christ our Lord.

BCP: Saint Matthias, Apostle

BCP Holy Communion

1 Samuel 2.27-35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Samuel%202.27-35>
Psalm 16.1-7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2016.1-7>
Acts 1.15-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%201.15-end>
Matthew 11.25-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Matthew%2011.25-end>

BCP Collect

O Almighty God, who into the place of the traitor Judas didst choose thy faithful servant Matthias to be of the number of the twelve Apostles; Grant that thy Church, being alway preserved from false Apostles, may be ordered and guided by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Ember Day

The following readings are suitable for use on Ember Days:
Numbers 11.16, 17, 24-29<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Numbers%2011.16%2C%2017%2C%2024-29> or
Numbers 27.15-end<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Numbers%2027.15-end> or
1 Samuel 16.1-13a<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Samuel%2016.1-13a> or
Isaiah 6.1-8<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%206.1-8> or
Isaiah 61.1-3<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Isaiah%2061.1-3> or
Jeremiah 1.4-10<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Jeremiah%201.4-10>

Psalm 40.8-13<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2040.8-13> or
Psalm 84.8-12<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2084.8-12> or
Psalm 89.19-25<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%2089.19-25> or
Psalm 101.1-5, 7<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20101.1-5%2C%207> or
Psalm 122<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=cw&passage=Psalm%20122>

Acts 20.28-35<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Acts%2020.28-35> or
1 Corinthians 3.3-11<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=1%20Corinthians%203.3-11> or
Ephesians 4.4-16<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Ephesians%204.4-16> or
Philippians 3.7-14<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Philippians%203.7-14>

Luke 4.16-21<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%204.16-21> or
Luke 12.35-43<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2012.35-43> or
Luke 22.24-27<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=Luke%2022.24-27> or
John 4.31-38<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%204.31-38> or
John 15.5-17<http://almanac.oremus.org/bible.html?show_ref=no&version=nrsvae&passage=John%2015.5-17>

Collect

for the ministry of all Christian people

Almighty and everlasting God,
by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church
is governed and sanctified:
hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,
that in their vocation and ministry
they may serve you in holiness and truth
to the glory of your name;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.