Category Archives: Liturgical Seasons

Easter Day, March 31

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The Collect and Psalm will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The First Lesson, Epistle and Gospel will be read from New Revised Standard Version Anglicized Bible

The Collect: O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Lesson: Acts 10:34-43

Psalm: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24

Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Gospel: John 20:1-18

On April 6 we celebrate the life of Daniel G. C. Wu. Priest and Missionary among Chinese Americans. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

For a copy of today’s text in a PDF click here.

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday, March 24 The Liturgy of the Word

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Unfortunately this week I am traveling and will be unable to record Sunday’s Lectionary.

The Collect and Psalms are from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel are from New Revised Standard Version Bible

The Collect: Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a

Psalm: Psalm 31:9-16

Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11

Gospel: Mark 14:1-15:47

On April 9 we celebrate the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Theologian and Martyr. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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Fifth Sunday in Lent, March 17

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The Collect and Psalms will be read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

The Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel will be read from the New American Standard Bible

The Collect: Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm: Psalm 51:1-13 or Psalm 119:9-16

Epistle: Hebrews 5:5-10

Gospel: John 12:20-33

On March 17 we celebrate the life of Patrick, Bishop and Missionary of Ireland. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

For a copy of today’s text in a PDF click here.