The Third Sunday of Easter

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Principal Service
The reading from Acts must be used as either the first or second reading.
Acts 2.14a,36-41
Psalm 116.1-3,10-17*
1 Peter 1.17-23
Luke 24.13-35

For those who require an Old Testament reading on the Sundays of Easter:
Zephaniah 3.14-20
If an Old Testament reading is used, the reading from Acts must be used as the second reading.

Third Service
Psalm 23
Isaiah 40.1-11
1 Peter 5.1-11

Second Service
Psalm 48
Haggai 1.13 - 2.9
1 Corinthians 3.10-17
Gospel at Holy Communion:
John 2.13-22

(or) Evening Prayer on the Eve of Philip and James
Psalm 25
Isaiah 40.27-31
John 12.20-26

Collect

Almighty Father,
who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples
with the sight of the risen Lord:
give us such knowledge of his presence with us,
that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life
and serve you continually in righteousness and truth;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Post Communion

Living God,
your Son made himself known to his disciples
in the breaking of bread:
open the eyes of our faith,
that we may see him in all his redeeming work;
who is alive and reigns, now and for ever.

Additional Collect

Risen Christ,
you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope:
strengthen us to proclaim your risen life
and fill us with your peace,
to the glory of God the Father.

Collect on the Eve of Philip and James
Almighty Father,
whom truly to know is eternal life:
teach us to know your Son Jesus Christ
as the way, the truth, and the life;
that we may follow the steps
of your holy apostles Philip and James,
and walk steadfastly in the way that leads to your glory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.