Thursday, May 14, 2026
Ascension Day
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. hebrews 4:14, 16
Antiphon
Alleluia. Christ the Lord has ascended into heaven: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
Psalms
8; 47
First Lesson
II Kings 2
Second Lesson
Ephesians 4:1–17
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
For Christ has entered, not into holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true things, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf. hebrews 9:24
Psalms
21; 24
First Lesson
Hebrews 8
Second Lesson
Luke 24:44–53
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Almighty God, whose only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven: May our hearts and minds also there ascend, and with him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.