Saturday, March 28, 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
69:1-18v
First Lesson
Exod 35 † 1-10,20-35
Second Lesson
Matt 27:27-56
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
69:19-37v
First Lesson
Prov 26
Second Lesson
Eph 6:10-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
Grant, Almighty God, that your people may recognize their weakness and put their whole trust in your strength, so that they may rejoice for ever in the protection of your loving providence; through Christ our Lord. Amen.