Tuesday, March 24, 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
59
First Lesson
Exod 31
Second Lesson
Matt 26:31-56
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him. daniel 9:9
Psalms
63, 64
First Lesson
Prov 22
Second Lesson
Eph 4:17-end
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Seasonal Blessing
Look down in mercy, Lord, on your people who kneel before you; and grant that those whom you have nourished by your Word and Sacraments may bring forth fruit worthy of repentance; through Christ our Lord. Amen.