Sunday, March 08, 2026
3rd Sunday of 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
18:1-20v
First Lesson
Exod 15
Second Lesson
Matt 17:1-23
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
For I acknowledge my faults, and my sin is ever before me. psalm 51:3
Psalms
18:21-52v
First Lesson
Prov 7
Second Lesson
Phil 2:12-end
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Heavenly Father, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of your servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold your eternal glory in the face of Christ Jesus; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and 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 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
Felix, Bishop and Missionary to the Angles, 647