Friday, May 01, 2026
Philip and James, Apostles
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
Antiphon
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
Psalms
146
First Lesson
Deuteronomy 2 or 2:1–9, 14–19, 24–37
Second Lesson
Luke 2:22–52
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
147
First Lesson
James 4
Second Lesson
John 1:43–51
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Almighty God, you gave to your apostles Philip and James the grace and strength to bear witness to Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life: Grant that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in life and death the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Special Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, you called your servant N. to preach the Gospel to the people of _________ [or to the __________ people]: Raise up in this and every land evangelists and heralds of your kingdom, that your Church may proclaim the unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Remembrance
The Fourth Friday of Easter