Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Lent
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. mark 8:34
Antiphon
The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: * O come, let us adore him.
Psalms
5, 6
First Lesson
Exod 11
Second Lesson
Matt 14
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 john 1:8-9
Psalms
7
First Lesson
Prov 3 † 1-27
Second Lesson
Rom 16
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Seasonal Blessing
Look mercifully on this your family, Almighty God, that by your great goodness they may be governed and preserved evermore; through Christ our Lord. Amen.