Sunday, April 26, 2026

The Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)

Liturgical Color
White

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

132; 133

First Lesson

Numbers 22 or 22:1–35

Second Lesson

Mark 16

Evening Prayer

Opening Sentence

Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 corinthians 15:57

Psalms

134; 135

First Lesson

Job 24

Second Lesson

Hebrews 13

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.

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.