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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Thursday of the Second Week of Lent

28 February 2013

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, February 27, 2013

Wednesday of the Second Week of Lent

27 February 2013

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.

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

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Tuesday of the Second Week of Lent

26 February 2013

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.

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

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Monday of the Second Week of Lent

25 February 2013

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

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Second Sunday in Lent

24 February 2013

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.

Readings of the Day:
Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18
Psalm 27
Phillipians 3:17-4:1
Luke 9:28-36

Saturday of the First Week of Lent

23 February 2013

Today is the Memorial of St. Polycarp of Smyrna. A link has been added to the right with information about this saint.

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.

Readings of the Day:
Deuteronomy 26:16-19
Psalm 119
Matthew 5:43-48

Friday, February 22, 2013

Friday of the First Week of Lent

22 February 2013

Today is the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter. A link has been added about this saint and the office bestowed on him by Christ.

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

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Thursday of the First Week of Lent

21 February 2013

Today is the optional Feast of St. Peter Damian. A link has been added about this saint.

Collect:
All-powerful God, help us to follow the teachings and example of Peter Damian. By making Christ and the service of his Church the first love of our lives, may we come to the joys of eternal light where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Readings of the Day:
Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25
Psalm 138
Matthew 7:7-12

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Wednesday of the First Week of Lent

20 February 2013

One of our teachers discovered a great site that animates how a new pope is elected. The link is to the right. Be sure to click on the "plus signs" for ever more information.

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.

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

Tuesday of the First Week of Lent

19 February 2013

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.

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

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Monday of the First Week of Lent

18 February 2013

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.

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

First Sunday of Lent

17 February 2013

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.

Readings of the Day:
Deuteronomy 26:4-10
Psalm 91
Romans 10:8-13
Luke 4:1-13

Saturday After Ash Wednesday

16 February 2013

Collect:
 Almighty ever-living God look with compassion on our weakness and ensure us your protection by stretching forth the right hand of your majesty. 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.

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

Friday After Ash Wednesday

15 February 2013

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.

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

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Thursday after Ash Wednesday

14 February 2013

Today is the Feasts of St. Cyril & St. Methodius. It is also the anniversary of the execution of St. Valentine, leading to the tradition of VALENTINE'S DAY. Please click on the link to the right for more information.

Collect:
O God, who enlightened the Slavic peoples through the brothers Saints Cyril and Methodius, grant that our hearts may grasp the words of your teaching, and perfect us as a people of one accord in true faith and right confession. 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.

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

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Ash Wednesday

13 February 2013

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.
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 link for the Lenten Challenge found in our links listing. It is 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.

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