Friday, February 27, 2026
Lent / Ember Day
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 is full of compassion and mercy: * O come, let us adore him.
Psalms
140
First Lesson
Exod 6 † 1-13
Second Lesson
Matt 12:1-21
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him. daniel 9:9
Psalms
143
First Lesson
Lam 3 † 1-9,19-33,52-66
Second Lesson
Rom 11
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations, and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Special Collect
Almighty God, you called your servant George Herbert from the pursuit of worldly honors to be a poet and a pastor of souls: Give us grace, we pray, joyfully to dedicate all our powers to your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.