Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Fourth Wednesday of Easter
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. colossians 3:1
Antiphon
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
Psalms
140
First Lesson
Numbers 25
Second Lesson
Luke 1:57–80
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
Psalms
143
First Lesson
Job 28
Second Lesson
James 2:14–26
Collects
Seasonal Collect
O God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd of your people: Grant that, when we hear his voice, we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Special Collect
O God, by your grace your servant N., kindled by the flame of your love, became a burning and shining light in your Church, turning pride into humility and error into truth: Grant that we may be set aflame with the same spirit of love and discipline, and walk before you as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Seasonal Blessing
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Remembrance
Catherine of Siena, Reformer of the Church, 1380