Saturday, March 07, 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
12, 13, 14
First Lesson
Exod 14 † 5-31
Second Lesson
Matt 16:13-end
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
17
First Lesson
Prov 6 † 1-11,20-35
Second Lesson
Phil 2:1-11
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.
Special Collect
Almighty God, you gave your servant N. boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Seasonal Blessing
Look with compassion, O Lord, upon this your people; that, continuing to rightly observe this holy season, they may learn to know you more fully, and to serve you with a more perfect will; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Remembrance
Perpetua and Her Companions, Martyrs at Carthage, 203