Thursday, April 09, 2026
Thursday of Easter Week
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
92; 93
First Lesson
Leviticus 19 or 19:1–2, 9–37
Second Lesson
Mark 6:30–56
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57
Psalms
94
First Lesson
Job 7
Second Lesson
II Timothy 3
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Almighty God, you show those in error the light of your truth so that they may turn to the path of righteousness: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and 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.