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.