Book of Common Prayer (1928) Daily Office Lectionary

Friday, April 28, 2017, | Eastertide

Friday of the Second Week of Easter

Morning Prayer

On the same date: Friday of the Second Week of Easter, Evening Prayer

Psalm Psalm 40:1–16

First Reading Exodus 16:1–7, 13–15

Second Reading Hebrews 4:1–13

Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer (1928) Daily Office Lectionary. Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print.

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