Thursday, March 12, 2026
Lent
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
Turn your face from my sins, and blot out all my misdeeds. psalm 51:9
Antiphon
The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: * O come, let us adore him.
Psalms
26, 28
First Lesson
Exod 19
Second Lesson
Matt 19:16-20:16
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him. daniel 9:9
Psalms
31
First Lesson
Prov 11
Second Lesson
Col 1:21-2:7
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
O God, our heavenly Father, you raised up your faithful servant N. to be a [Bishop and] pastor in your Church and to feed your flock: Give abundantly to all pastors the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that they may minister in your household as true servants of Christ and stewards of your divine mysteries; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Seasonal Blessing
Keep this your family, Lord, with your never-failing mercy, that relying solely on the help of your heavenly grace, they may be upheld by your divine protection; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Remembrance
Gregory the Great, Bishop of Rome and Teacher of the Faith, 604