Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Wednesday After Pentecost
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 Spirit of the Lord renews the face of the earth: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
Psalms
69:1–18
First Lesson
Deuteronomy 28 or 28:1–25, 64–68
Second Lesson
Luke 14:25–15:10
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
69:19–37
First Lesson
Ezekiel 1
Second Lesson
Acts 4:32–5:11
Collects
Seasonal Collect
O Lord, we entreat you mercifully to hear us, and grant that we, to whom you have given the desire to pray, may by your mighty aid be defended and comforted in all our adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Special Collect
O God, by your grace your servant N., kindled by the flame of your love, became a burning and shining light in your Church, turning pride into humility and error into truth: Grant that we may be set aflame with the same spirit of love and discipline, and walk before you as children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Remembrance
John Calvin, Reformer of the Church, 1564 / Ember Day