Monday, March 23, 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
56, 57
First Lesson
Exod 30 † 1-3,7-33
Second Lesson
Matt 26:1-30
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
For I acknowledge my faults, and my sin is ever before me. psalm 51:3
Psalms
58, 60
First Lesson
Prov 21
Second Lesson
Eph 4:1-16
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Special Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, you called your servant N. to preach the Gospel to the people of _________ [or to the __________ people]: Raise up in this and every land evangelists and heralds of your kingdom, that your Church may proclaim the unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 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.
Remembrance
Gregory the Illuminator, Missionary to Armenia, 333