A.D. 2012 March 11

The Third Sunday in Lent

Acclamations

Celebrant: Bless the Lord who forgiveth all our sins.
People: His mercy endureth for ever.

Collects

Heavenly Father, who hast made us for thine own self, wherefore our hearts are restless until they rest in thee: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of thy servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold thine eternal glory in the face of Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year B

Exodus 20:1–21
Psalm 19:7–14
Romans 7:12–25
John 2:13–22

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 25
Exodus 18
Matthew 19:1–15

Evening Prayer

Psalm 27
Proverbs 10
Colossians 1:1–20

Prefaces

Who dost bid thy faithful people cleanse their hearts, and prepare with joy for the Paschal feast; that, fervent in prayer and in works of mercy, and renewed by thy Word and Sacraments, they may come to the fullness of grace which thou hast prepared for those who love thee.

Liturgical Colours

Purple