Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent 2020

Collect:

Grant us, we pray, O Lord, perseverance in obeying your will, that in our days the people dedicated to your service may grow in both merit and number. 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:

Numbers 21:4-9

Psalm 102

John 8:21-30

Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent 2020

Collect:

O God, by whose wondrous grace we are enriched with every blessing, grant us so to pass from former ways to newness of life, that we may be made ready for the glory of the heavenly Kingdom. 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 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62

Psalm 23

John 8:1-11

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2020

Collect:

By your help, we beseech you, Lord our God, may we walk eagerly in that same charity with which, out of love for the world, you Son handed himself over to death. 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 37:12-14

Psalm 130

Romans 8:8-11

John 11:1-45

Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent 2020

Collect:

May the working of your mercy, O Lord, we pray, direct our hearts aright, for without your grace we cannot find favor in your sight. 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:

Jeremiah 11:18-20

Psalm 7

John 7:40-53

Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent 2020

Collect:

O God, who have prepared fitting helps for us in our weakness, grant we pray, that we may receive their healing effects with joy and reflect them in a holy way of 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:

Wisdom 2:1, 12-22

Psalm 34

John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30

Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent 2020

Collect:

We invoke your mercy in humble prayer, O Lord, that you may cause us, your servants, corrected by penance and schooled by good works, to persevere sincerely in your commands and come safely to the paschal festivities. 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 for the Day:

Exodus 32:7-14

Psalm 106

John 5:31-47

The Solemnity of the Annunciation 2020

Collect:

O God, who willed that your Word should take on the reality of human flesh in the womb of the Virgin Mary, grant, we pray, that we, who confess our Redeemer to be God and man, may merit to become partakers even in his divine nature. 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 7:10-14, 8:10

Psalm 40

Hebrews 10:4-10

Luke 1:26-38

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent 2020

Collect:

May the venerable exercises of holy devotion shape the hearts of your faithful, O Lord, to welcome worthily the Paschal Mystery and proclaim the praises of your 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:

Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12

Psalm 46

John 5:1-16

Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent 2020

Collect:

O God, who renew the world through mysteries beyond all telling, grant, we pray, that your Church may be guided by your eternal design. 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 65:17-21

Psalm 30

John 4:43-54

Fourth Sunday of Lent 2020

Collect:

O God, who through your Word reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful way, grant, we pray, that with prompt devotion and eager faith the Christian people may hasten toward the solemn celebrations to come. 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 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13

Psalm 23

Ephesians 5:8-14

John 9:1-41

Saturday of the Second Week of Lent 2020

Collect: Rejoicing in this annual celebration of our Lenten observance, we pray, O Lord, that, with our hearts set on the Paschal mysteries, we may be gladdened by their full 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:

Hosea 6:1-6

Psalm 51

Luke 18:9-14

Friday of the Third Week of Lent 2020

Collect:

Pour your grace into our hearts, we pray, O Lord, that we may be constantly drawn away from unruly desires and obey by your own gift the heavenly teaching you give us. 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:

Hosea 14:2-10

Psalm 81

Mark 12:28-34

Thursday of the Second Week of Lent 2020

~Today is also the Solemnity of St. Joseph. A link has been added about this saint.~

Collect:

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that by Saint Joseph's intercession your Church may constantly watch over the unfolding of the mysteries of human salvation, whose beginnings you entrusted to his faithful care. 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:

2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16

Psalm 89

Romans 4:13-16, 18, 22

Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24

Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent 2020

Collect:

Grant, we pray, O Lord, that, schooled through Lenten observance and nourished by your word, through holy restraint we may be devoted to you with all our heart and be ever united in prayer. 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 4:1, 5-9

Psalm 147

Matthew 5: 17-19

Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent 2020

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

Collect:

O God, who chose the Bishop Saint Patrick to preach your glory to the peoples of Ireland, grant, through his merits and intercession, that those who glory in the name of Christian may never cease to proclaim your wondrous deeds to all. 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 3:25, 34-43

Psalm 25

Mathew 18:21-35

Monday of the Third Week of Lent 2020

Collect:

May your unfailing compassion, O Lord, cleanse and protect your Church, and since without you she cannot stand secure, may she be always governed by your grace. 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:

2 Kings 5:1-15

Psalm 42

Luke 4:24-30

Third Sunday of Lent 2020

Collect:

O God, author of every mercy and of all goodness, who in fasting, prayer and almsgiving have shown us a remedy for sin, look graciously on this confession of our lowliness, that we, who are bowed down by our conscience, may always be lifted up by your mercy. 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:

Exodus 17:3-7

Psalm 95

Romans 5:1-2, 5-8

John 4:5-42

Saturday of the Second Week of Lent 2020

Collect:

O God, who grant us by glorious healing remedies while still on earth to be partakers of the things of heaven, guide us, we pray, through this present life and bring us to that light in which you dwell. 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:

Micah 7:14-15, 18-20

Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Friday of the Second Week of Lent 2020

Collect:

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, purifying us by the sacred practice of penance, you may lead us in sincerity of heart to attain the holy things to come. 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 37: 3-4, 12-13, 17-28

Psalm 105: 16-21

Matthew 21: 33-34, 45-46

Thursday of the Second Week of Lent 2020

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 2020

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 of the Second Week of Lent 2020

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 of the Second Week of Lent 2020

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 2020

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 12:1-4

Psalm 33

2 Timothy 1:8-10

Matthew 17:1-9

Saturday of the First Week of Lent 2020

Collect:

Turn our hearts to you, eternal Father, and grant that, seeking always the one thing necessary and carrying out works of charity, we may be dedicated to your worship. 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 2020

Collect:

Grant that your faithful, O Lord, we pray, may be so conformed to the paschal observances, and the bodily discipline now solemnly begun may bear fruit in the souls of all. 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 of the First Week of Lent 2020

Collect:
Look kindly, Lord, we pray, on the devotion of your people, that those who by self-denial are restrained in body may by the fruit of good works be renewed in mind. 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 2020

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 reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.God of love, you called Saint Katharine Drexel to teach the message of the Gospel and to bring the life of the Eucharist to the Native American and African American peoples; by her prayers and example, enable us to work for justice among the poor and the oppressed, and keep us undivided in love in the Eucharistic community of your Church. 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 55:10-11
Psalm 34
Matthew 6:7-15

Monday of the First Week of Lent 2020

Collect:

Convert us, O God our Savior, and instruct our minds by heavenly teaching, that we may benefit from the works of Lent. 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