Lectionary 26/04/2026
- Fourth Sunday of Easter - Year A
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by SPCK - Judith Dimond
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by SPCK - Jane Williams
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by SPCK - David Adam
The Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 2. 42-47 : Psalm. 23 : 1 Peter 2. 19-25 : John 10. 1-10 Glory to you 0 Lord! You have triumphed over the powers of darkness and brought us to share in the inheritance of your saints in light. Raise us up to newness of life, that we may live to ser…
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by Andrew Pratt
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by Andrew Pratt
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by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: Persistent in witness and certain in call Fourth Sunday of Easter Year A Acts 2: 42 – 47 Persistent in witness and certain in call, big Peter is singing and telling them all: the way of God’s love had reached way beyond death, so now through the Spirit they sing with God’s …
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by Marjorie Dobson
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by Marjorie Dobson
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by SPCK - N T Wright
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by SPCK - N T Wright
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by SPCK - N T Wright
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by SPCK - N T Wright
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Paul for Everyone The Prison Letters - Unveiling the New Temple
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by SPCK - N T Wright
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by SPCK - N T Wright
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by SPCK - N T Wright
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by SPCK - John Goldingay
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by SPCK - John Goldingay
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by SPCK - Hannah Ward & Jennifer Wild
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by Susan Thorne
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by Rose humphrey
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by SPCK - Richard A Burridge
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by SPCK - Richard A Burridge
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by SPCK - Richard A Burridge
The hour of glory The Passion, John 18—19 The sight of an eagle climbing up into the sky is glorious. So, too, for John, the death of Jesus sets him free of the earth to return to his Father on high; the hour of his Passion is also the hour of glory. This is the supreme irony. As…
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by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
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by BRF - Rona Orme
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by SPCK - David Adam
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by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
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by BRF - Caroline George
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by BRF - Stephen W. Need
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by BRF - Stephen W. Need
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by BRF - John Birch
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by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
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by SPCK - Woodward, Gooder and Pryce
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embodying mark - 4 Following the Shepherd
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by SPCK - meda a a stamper
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Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 166
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 166
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
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