Thursday, March 05, 2026
Lent
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. matthew 3:2
Antiphon
The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: * O come, let us adore him.
Psalms
9
First Lesson
Exod 12 † 1-20,28-36
Second Lesson
Matt 15:1-28
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
For I acknowledge my faults, and my sin is ever before me. psalm 51:3
Psalms
10
First Lesson
Prov 4
Second Lesson
Phil 1:1-11
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 down in mercy, Lord, on your people who kneel before you; and grant that those whom you have nourished by your Word and Sacraments may bring forth fruit worthy of repentance; through Christ our Lord. Amen.