Sunday, May 24, 2026
The Day of Pentecost (Whitsunday)
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. acts 1:8
Antiphon
Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord renews the face of the earth: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
Psalms
48
First Lesson
Isaiah 11
Second Lesson
John 16:1–15
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come." And let the one who hears say, "Come." And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price. revelation 22:17
Psalms
145
First Lesson
Acts 2
Second Lesson
Acts 10:34–48
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Almighty God, on this day, through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, you revealed the way of eternal life to every race and nation: Pour out this gift anew, that by the preaching of the Gospel your salvation may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and 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.
Seasonal Blessing
The Spirit of truth lead you into all truth, giving you grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and to proclaim the wonderful works of God; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
Remembrance
Jackson Kemper, First Missionary Bishop in the United States, 1870