Monday, May 25, 2026
The Monday After Pentecost
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
Antiphon
The Lord is glorious in his saints: * O come, let us adore him.
Psalms
61; 62
First Lesson
Deuteronomy 26
Second Lesson
Luke 13:10–35
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness; let the whole earth stand in awe of him. psalm 96:9
Psalms
65; 67
First Lesson
Ecclesiastes 11
Second Lesson
Acts 3:1–4:4
Collects
Seasonal Collect
O Lord, we entreat you mercifully to hear us, and grant that we, to whom you have given the desire to pray, may by your mighty aid be defended and comforted in all our adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Special Collect
O God, our heavenly Father, you raised up your faithful servant N. to be a [Bishop and] pastor in your Church and to feed your flock: Give abundantly to all pastors the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that they may minister in your household as true servants of Christ and stewards of your divine mysteries; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Remembrance
Bede the Venerable, Priest and Monk of Jarrow, Teacher of the Faith, 735 / Memorial Day (United States)