A.D. 2023 February 26

The First Sunday in Lent

Acclamations

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

Collects

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted of Satan: Make speed to help thy servants who are assaulted by manifold temptations; and, as thou knowest their several infirmities, let each one find thee mighty to save; through 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 A

Genesis 2:4–9, 15–17, 25; 3:1–7
Psalm 51 or 51:1–12
Romans 5:12–21
Matthew 4:1–11

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 139
Exodus 5
Matthew 11

Evening Prayer

Psalm 141; 142
Lamentations 2 or 2:1–18
Romans 10

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