30 March 2013
Collect:
O God, who make this most sacred night radiant with the glory of the Lord's Resurrection, stir up in your Church a spirit of adoption, so that, renewed in body and mind, we may render you undivided service. 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 Easter Vigil:
Genesis 1:1-2:2
Psalm 104
Genesis 22:1-18
Psalm 16
Exodus 14:15-15:1
Exodus 15
Isaiah 54:5-14
Psalm 30
Isaiah 55:1-11
Isaiah 12
Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:14
Psalm 19
Ezekiel 36:16-28
Psalm 42
Romans 6:3-11
Psalm 118
Luke 24:1-12
Friday, March 29, 2013
Good Friday
29 March 2013
Collect:
Remember your mercies, O Lord, and with your eternal protection sanctify your servants for whom Christ your Son, by the shedding of his Blood, established the Paschal Mystery. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for the Passion of Our Lord:
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Psalm 31
Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9
John 18:1-19:42
Collect:
Remember your mercies, O Lord, and with your eternal protection sanctify your servants for whom Christ your Son, by the shedding of his Blood, established the Paschal Mystery. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings for the Passion of Our Lord:
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Psalm 31
Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9
John 18:1-19:42
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Holy Thursday of the Sacred Triduum
28 March 2013
Collect:
O God, who have called us to participate in this most sacred Supper, in which your Only Begotten Son, when about to hand himself over to death, entrusted to the Church a sacrifice new for all eternity, the banquet of his love, grant, we pray, that we may draw from so great a mystery, the fullness of charity and 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 for the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper:
Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
Psalm 116
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-15
Collect:
O God, who have called us to participate in this most sacred Supper, in which your Only Begotten Son, when about to hand himself over to death, entrusted to the Church a sacrifice new for all eternity, the banquet of his love, grant, we pray, that we may draw from so great a mystery, the fullness of charity and 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 for the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper:
Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14
Psalm 116
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-15
Monday, March 25, 2013
Tuesday of Holy Week
26 March 2013
Collect:
Almighty ever-living God, grant us so to celebrate the mysteries of the Lord's Passion that we may merit to receive your pardon. 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 49:1-6
Psalm 71
John 13:21-33, 36-38
Collect:
Almighty ever-living God, grant us so to celebrate the mysteries of the Lord's Passion that we may merit to receive your pardon. 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 49:1-6
Psalm 71
John 13:21-33, 36-38
Monday of Holy Week
25 March 2013
Collect:
Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, though in our weakness we fail, we may be revived through the Passion of your Only Begotten 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 42:1-7
Psalm 27
John 12:1-11
Collect:
Grant, we pray, almighty God, that, though in our weakness we fail, we may be revived through the Passion of your Only Begotten 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 42:1-7
Psalm 27
John 12:1-11
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Palm Sunday
24 March 2013
Collect:
Almighty ever-living God, who as an example of humility for the human race to follow caused our Savior to take flesh and submit to the Cross, graciously grant that we may heed his lesson of patient suffering and so merit a share in his Resurrection. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings of the Day:
Luke 19:28-40 (Palm Processional Gospel)
Isaiah 50:4-7
Psalm 22
Phillipians 2:6-11
Luke 22:14-23:56
Collect:
Almighty ever-living God, who as an example of humility for the human race to follow caused our Savior to take flesh and submit to the Cross, graciously grant that we may heed his lesson of patient suffering and so merit a share in his Resurrection. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Readings of the Day:
Luke 19:28-40 (Palm Processional Gospel)
Isaiah 50:4-7
Psalm 22
Phillipians 2:6-11
Luke 22:14-23:56
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
20 March 2013
Collect:
Enlighten, O God of compassion, the hearts of your children, sanctified by penance, and in your kindness grant those you stir to a sense of devotion a gracious hearing when they cry out to 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. Amen.
Readings of the Day:
Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95
Daaniel 3:52-56
John 8:31-42
Collect:
Enlighten, O God of compassion, the hearts of your children, sanctified by penance, and in your kindness grant those you stir to a sense of devotion a gracious hearing when they cry out to 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. Amen.
Readings of the Day:
Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95
Daaniel 3:52-56
John 8:31-42
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
19 March 2013
Today is the Feast of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please refer to the link to the right about this celebration.
Also, our new POPE FRANCIS was installed today at the Vatican. Let us pray for our new Pope as he begins to lead us all. A link has been added about his installation and celebration.
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 m7:4-5, 12-14, 16
Psalm 89
Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22
Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24
Today is the Feast of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please refer to the link to the right about this celebration.
Also, our new POPE FRANCIS was installed today at the Vatican. Let us pray for our new Pope as he begins to lead us all. A link has been added about his installation and celebration.
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 m7:4-5, 12-14, 16
Psalm 89
Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22
Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent
18 March 2013
Today is the optional memorial for St. Cyril of Jerusalem. A link has been added about this saint.
Collect:
O God, who through the Bishop Saint Cyril of Jerusalem led your Church in a wonderful way to a deeper sense of the mysteries of salvation, grant us, through his intercession, that we may so acknowledge your Son as to have life ever more abundantly. 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 8:12-20
Today is the optional memorial for St. Cyril of Jerusalem. A link has been added about this saint.
Collect:
O God, who through the Bishop Saint Cyril of Jerusalem led your Church in a wonderful way to a deeper sense of the mysteries of salvation, grant us, through his intercession, that we may so acknowledge your Son as to have life ever more abundantly. 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 8:12-20
Fifth Sunday of Lent
17 March 2013
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:
Isaiah 43:16-21
Psalm 126
Phillipians 3:8-14
John 8:1-11
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:
Isaiah 43:16-21
Psalm 126
Phillipians 3:8-14
John 8:1-11
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent
16 March 2013
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
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, March 15, 2013
Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent
15 March 2013
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.
Readings of the Day:
Wisdom 2:1, 12-22
Psalm 34
John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
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.
Readings of the Day:
Wisdom 2:1, 12-22
Psalm 34
John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Thursday of the Fourth Week of Lent
14 March 2013
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
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
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Pope Francis
Viva la Papa!
The Conclave is at an end.
We have a NEW HOLY FATHER..
Today, Cardinal Bergoglio of Argentina was elected to be our New Pope. He chose the name of Francis.
To the right is a link with information about our new Spiritual Leader.
willed that your Church be built
upon blessed Peter, whom you set over the other apostles,
look with favor, we pray, on N. our Pope,
and grant that he, whom you have made Peter’s successor,
may be for your people a visible source and foundation
of unity in faith and of communion.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Or:
O God, Shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,
Look favorably on your servant N,
whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd;
grant, we pray, that, by word and example,
he may be of service to those over whom he presides
so that, together with the flock entrusted to his care,
he may come to everlasting life.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen.
The Conclave is at an end.
We have a NEW HOLY FATHER..
Today, Cardinal Bergoglio of Argentina was elected to be our New Pope. He chose the name of Francis.
To the right is a link with information about our new Spiritual Leader.
Prayers For the Newly Elected Pope
O God, who in your providential designwilled that your Church be built
upon blessed Peter, whom you set over the other apostles,
look with favor, we pray, on N. our Pope,
and grant that he, whom you have made Peter’s successor,
may be for your people a visible source and foundation
of unity in faith and of communion.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Or:
O God, Shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,
Look favorably on your servant N,
whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd;
grant, we pray, that, by word and example,
he may be of service to those over whom he presides
so that, together with the flock entrusted to his care,
he may come to everlasting life.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen.
- Collect, Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions: 2. For the Pope, from the New Roman Missal
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent
13 March 2013
Collect:
O God, who reward the merits of the just and offer pardon to sinners who do penance, have mercy, we pray, on those who call upon you, that the admission of our guilt may serve to obtain your pardon for our sins. 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 49: 8-15
Psalm 145
John 5:17-30
Collect:
O God, who reward the merits of the just and offer pardon to sinners who do penance, have mercy, we pray, on those who call upon you, that the admission of our guilt may serve to obtain your pardon for our sins. 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 49: 8-15
Psalm 145
John 5:17-30
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Tuesday of the Fouth Week of Lent
12 March 2013
Today, the Conclave will begin to elect our new Pope. A link has been added so that you may view the beginning of the Conclave (4:30pm Rome time...10:30am our time) and any other announcements over the weeks that the Conclave is meeting.
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
Today, the Conclave will begin to elect our new Pope. A link has been added so that you may view the beginning of the Conclave (4:30pm Rome time...10:30am our time) and any other announcements over the weeks that the Conclave is meeting.
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, March 11, 2013
Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent
11 March 2013
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
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
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Fourth Sunday of Lent
10 March 2013
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:
Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 34
2 Corrinthians 5:17-21
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
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:
Joshua 5:9-12
Psalm 34
2 Corrinthians 5:17-21
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Saturday of the Third Week of Lent
9 March 2013
Today is the Optional Memorial for St. Frances of Rome and the Feast of St. John Ogilvie. A link has been added about these saints.
Collect:
O God, who have given us in Saint Frances of Rome a singular model of both married and monastic life, grant us perseverance in your service, that in every circumstance of life we may see and follow 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. Amen.
Readings of the Day:
Hosea 6:1-6
Psalm 51
Luke 18:9-14
Today is the Optional Memorial for St. Frances of Rome and the Feast of St. John Ogilvie. A link has been added about these saints.
Collect:
O God, who have given us in Saint Frances of Rome a singular model of both married and monastic life, grant us perseverance in your service, that in every circumstance of life we may see and follow 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. Amen.
Readings of the Day:
Hosea 6:1-6
Psalm 51
Luke 18:9-14
Friday, March 8, 2013
Friday of the Third Week of Lent
8 March 2013
Today is the Optional Memorial for St. John of God. A link has been added about this saint.
Collect:
O God, who filled Saint John of God with a spirit of compassion, grant, we pray, that, giving ourselves to works of charity, we may merit to be found among the elect in your 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:
Hosea 14:2-10
Psalm 81
Mark 12:28-34
Today is the Optional Memorial for St. John of God. A link has been added about this saint.
Collect:
O God, who filled Saint John of God with a spirit of compassion, grant, we pray, that, giving ourselves to works of charity, we may merit to be found among the elect in your 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:
Hosea 14:2-10
Psalm 81
Mark 12:28-34
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Thursday of the Third Week of Lent
7 March 2013
Today is the Memorial of Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity. Please see the link to the right in reference to these saints.
Collect:
O God, at the urging of whose love the Martyrs Saints Perpetua and Felicity defied their persecutors and overcame the torment of earth, grant, we ask, by their prayers, that we may ever grow in your love. 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 7:23-28
Psalm 95
Luke 11:14-23
Today is the Memorial of Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity. Please see the link to the right in reference to these saints.
Collect:
O God, at the urging of whose love the Martyrs Saints Perpetua and Felicity defied their persecutors and overcame the torment of earth, grant, we ask, by their prayers, that we may ever grow in your love. 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 7:23-28
Psalm 95
Luke 11:14-23
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent
6 March 2013
Today is the historical Memorial Day of St. Colette. A link has been added about this saint.
Today is also to be a day of prayer for the conclave conveining at the Vatican that will elect our new Pope.
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
Today is the historical Memorial Day of St. Colette. A link has been added about this saint.
Today is also to be a day of prayer for the conclave conveining at the Vatican that will elect our new Pope.
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, March 5, 2013
Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent
5 March 2013
Collect:
May your grace not forsake us, O Lord, we pray, but make us dedicated to your holy service and at all times obtain for us your help. 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
Matthew 18:21-35
Collect:
May your grace not forsake us, O Lord, we pray, but make us dedicated to your holy service and at all times obtain for us your help. 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
Matthew 18:21-35
Monday of the Third Week of Lent
4 March 2013
Today is the Memorial of St. Casimir of Poland. A link has been added about this saint.
Collect:
Almighty God, to serve you is to reign; grant that, with the help of Saint Casimir's intercession, we may constantly serve you in holiness and justice. 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
Today is the Memorial of St. Casimir of Poland. A link has been added about this saint.
Collect:
Almighty God, to serve you is to reign; grant that, with the help of Saint Casimir's intercession, we may constantly serve you in holiness and justice. 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
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Third Sunday of Lent
3 March 2013
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 3:1-8, 13-15
Psalm 103
1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12
Luke 3:1-9
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 3:1-8, 13-15
Psalm 103
1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12
Luke 3:1-9
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Saturday of the Second Week of Lent
2 March 2013
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.
Readings of the Day:
Micah 7:14-15, 18-20
Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
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.
Readings of the Day:
Micah 7:14-15, 18-20
Psalm 103:1-4, 9-12
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Friday, March 1, 2013
Friday of the Second Week of Lent
1 March 2013
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
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
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