Daily Lectionary—Book of Alternative Services

Friday, September 25, 2020

Sergius, Abbot of Holy Trinity, Moscow, Spiritual Teacher, 1392 - Commemoration

Morning Prayer: Psalm 88; Esther 8:1-8 or Judith 13:1-20 ; Acts 19:21-41; Collect 381 (Common of a Saint: 438/9 or For All the Saints 291)

Holy Eucharist: Sergius: Common of a Saint 438/9 or FAS 291; Sir 39:1-9; Ps 34:1-8; Lk 12:33-37; Preface of a Saint

Feria: As Sunday, except: Ec 3:1-11; Ps 144:1-4; Lk 9:18-22; Preface of Weekdays (Common of a Saint: 438/9 or For All the Saints 291)

Evening Prayer: Psalm 91,92; (2 Kings 9:17-37); Luke 4:31-37; Collect 381 (Common of a Saint: 438/9 or For All the Saints 291)

Season of Creation

Christians around the world are invited to give particular attention to praying and caring for God’s creation as part of the global Season of Creation, observed from September 1st to October 4th every year. General Synod 2019 passed a resolution adopting the Season of Creation in the Anglican Church of Canada as a time of prayer, education, and action and encouraging dioceses and parishes to participate. Resources and events related to Season of Creation may be found on the national church website to help you plan.

Note: To avoid confusion it is worth noting that the Season of Creation is not a liturgical season like Advent or Easter but rather a time of intentional prayer and reflection.

Fridays

The calendar of the BAS appoints Good Friday and all Fridays of the year (with the exception of Fridays in the Christmas and Easter Seasons and any feasts of our Lord that occur on a Friday) as Days of Special Devotion in commemoration of the Lord’s crucifixion. These are observed by special acts of discipline and self-denial.