Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. luke 2:10-11
Antiphon
Alleluia. Unto us a child is born: * O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.
Psalms
127; 128
First Lesson
I Thessalonians 2:17–3:13
Second Lesson
Matthew 14:1–13
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. revelation 21:3
Psalms
129; 130; 131
First Lesson
Daniel 3
Second Lesson
Acts 20:1–16
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Almighty God, by whose providence your servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of your Son our Savior by preaching repentance: Make us so to follow his teaching and holy life, that we may truly repent, boldly rebuke vice, patiently suffer for the sake of truth, and proclaim the coming of Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Seasonal Blessing
Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one things earthly and heavenly, fill you with peace and goodwill and make you partakers of the divine nature; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.