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

34

First Lesson

Exod 21 † 1-19,22-29

Second Lesson

Matt 21:1-22

Evening Prayer

Opening Sentence

For I acknowledge my faults, and my sin is ever before me. psalm 51:3

Psalms

35

First Lesson

Prov 13

Second Lesson

Col 2:20-3:11

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.

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.