Sunday, May 17, 2026

The Seventh Sunday of Easter

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

40

First Lesson

Deuteronomy 18

Second Lesson

Luke 9:51–62

Evening Prayer

Opening Sentence

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

Psalms

39; 41

First Lesson

Ecclesiastes 3

Second Lesson

I John 4:7–21

Collects

Seasonal Collect

O God, the King of glory, you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven: Do not leave us comfortless, but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. 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.