Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Matthias
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
132, 133
First Lesson
Acts 1:15-26
Second Lesson
Matt 9:35—10:23
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him. daniel 9:9
Psalms
134, 135
First Lesson
Baruch 5
Second Lesson
Rom 8:18-end
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, who in the place of Judas chose your faithful servant Matthias to be numbered among the Twelve: Grant that your Church, being delivered from false apostles, may always be guided and governed by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 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.