Thursday, February 05, 2026
Epiphany
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
From the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to my name, and a pure offering. For my name will be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts. malachi 1:11
Antiphon
The Lord has shown forth his glory: * O come, let us adore him.
Psalms
89:1-18v
First Lesson
Gen 35
Second Lesson
John 18:28-end
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. isaiah 60:3
Psalms
89:19-51v
First Lesson
Jer 35
Second Lesson
2 Cor 2:12—3 end
Collects
Seasonal Collect
O God, you know that we are set in the midst of many grave dangers, and because of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant that your strength and protection may support us in all dangers and carry us through every temptation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Special Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, who strengthened your martyr Agatha with constancy and courage: Grant us for the love of you to make no peace with oppression, to fear no adversity, and to have no tolerance for those who would use their power to abuse or exploit; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Seasonal Blessing
Christ our Lord, to whom kings bowed down in worship and offered gifts, reveal to you his glory and pour upon you the riches of his grace; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen. Almighty God, you gave your servants in Japan boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Remembrance
Martyr Agatha / Martyrs of Japan