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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Thursday of the Second Week of Lent 2018

Collect:
O God, who delight in innocence and restore it, direct the hearts of your servants to yourself, that, caught up in the fire of your Spirit, we may be found steadfast in faith and effective in works. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Jeremiah 17:5-10
Psalm 1:1-6
Luke 16:19-31

Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent 2018

Collect:
Keep your family, O Lord, schooled always in good works, and so comfort them with your protection here as to lead them graciously to gifts on high. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Jeremiah 18:18-20
Psalm 31
Matthew 20:17-28

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent 2018

Collect:
Guard your Church, we pray, O Lord, in your unceasing mercy, and, since without you mortal humanity is sure to fall, and directed to all that brings salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Isaiah 1:10, 16-20
Psalm 50
Matthew 23:1-12

Monday, February 26, 2018

Monday of the Second Week of Lent 2018

Collect:
O God, who have taught us to chasten our bodies for the healing of our souls, enable us, we pray, to abstain from all sins, and strengthen our hearts to carry out your loving commands. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Daniel 9:4B-10
Psalm 79:8-10, 11
Luke 6:36-38

Second Sunday of Lent 2018

Collect:
O God, who have commanded us to listen to your beloved Son, be pleased, we pray, to nourish us inwardly by your word, that, with spiritual sight made pure, we may rejoice to behold your glory. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Genesis 22:1-2, 9A, 10-13, 15-18
Psalm 116
Romans 8:31B-34
Mark 9:2-10

Friday, February 23, 2018

Saturday of the First Week of Lent 2018

Collect:
Show gracious favor, O Lord, we pray, to the works of penance we have begun, that we may have strength to accomplish with sincerity the bodily observances we undertake. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


Scripture Readings for Today:
Deuteronomy 26:16-19
Psalm 119
Matthew 5:43-48

Friday of the First Week of Lent 2018

~Today is the Optional Memorial for St. Polycarp.~

Collect:
God of all creation, who were pleased to give the Bishop Saint Polycarp a place in the company of the Martyrs, grant, through his intercession, that sharing with him in the chalice of Christ, we may rise through the Holy Spirit to eternal life. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Ezekiel 18:21-28
Psalm 130
Matthew 5:20-26

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Thursday of the First Week of Lent 2018

~Today is also the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter~

Collect:
Grant, we pray, almighty God, that no tempests may disturb us, for you have set us fast on the rock of the Apostle Peter's confession of faith. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
1 Peter 5:1-4
Psalm 23
Matthew 16:13-19

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Wednesday of the First Week of Lent 2018

~Today is also the Memorial of St. Peter Damian. A link has been added about this saint.~

Collect:
Grant, we pray, almighty God, that we may so follow the teaching and example of the Bishop Saint Peter Damian, that, putting nothing before Christ and always ardent in the service of your Church, we may be led to the joys of eternal light. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Jonah 3:1-10
Psalm 51
Luke 11:29-32

Tuesday of the First Week of Lent 2018

Collect:
Look upon your family, Lord, that through the chastening effects of bodily discipline, our minds may be radiant in your presence with the strength of our yearning for you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reign with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Isaiah 55:10-11
Psalm 34
Matthew 6:7-15



Monday, February 19, 2018

Monday of the First Week of Lent 2018

Collect:
Grant, almighty God, through the yearly observances of Holy Lent, that we may grow in understanding of the riches hidden in Christ and by worthy conduct pursue their effects. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18
Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15
Matthew 25:31-46

Saturday, February 17, 2018

First Sunday of Lent 2018

Collect:
Grant, almighty God, through the yearly observances of holy Lent, that we may grow in understanding of the riches hidden in Christ and by worthy conduct pursue their effects. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Genesis 9:8-15
Psalm 25
1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:12-15

Saturday after Ash Wednesday 2018

Collect:
Grant, we pray, almighty God, that we may so follow the teaching and example of the Bishop Saint Peter Damian, that, putting nothing before Christ and always ardent in the service of your Church, we may be led to the joys of eternal light. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Isaiah 58:9-14
Psalm 86
Luke 5:27-32

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Friday After Ash Wednesday

Collect:
Show gracious favor, O Lord, we pray, to the works of penance we have begun, that we may hae strength to accomplish with sincerity the bodily observances we undertake. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Isaiah 58:1-9
Psalm 51
Matthew 9:14-15

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2018

Collect:
Prompt our actions with your inspiration, we pray, O Lord, and further them with your constant help, that all we do may always begin from you and by you be brought to completion. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 1:1-6
Luke 9:22-25

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

ASH WEDNESDAY 2018

Welcome to the Lenten Edition of
OUR LADY QUEEN OF HEAVEN SCHOOL'S
"RELIGIOUS INTERACTIVE" page.

We hope that this page will aid you and your family as you journey through Lent.

Every day, special information, additional devotions, the Readings of the Day and the Daily Collect will be posted on this page.

Be sure to click on the Lenten links:
  • Best Lent Ever
  • So What's the Story With Lent
  • Celebrate a Sacred Lent
These can be found in our links listing.
They are very inspirational and informative.

Thank you for journeying with us during this wonderfully reflective season of the Church.
Peace.

ASH WEDNESDAY
Collect: Grant, O Lord, that we may begin with holy fasting this campaign of Christian service, so that, as we take up battle against spiritual evils, we may be armed with weapons of self-restraint. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Joel 2:12-18
Psalm 51
2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18