Sunday, August 23, 2026
The Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before him. habakkuk 2:20
Psalms
122; 123
First Lesson
II Samuel 11
Second Lesson
Philippians 4
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
124; 125; 126
First Lesson
Amos 4
Second Lesson
John 18:28–40
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.