A.D. 2006 February 23

The Thursday After Sexagesima Sunday

Collects

O Lord God, who seest that we put not our trust in any thing that we do: Mercifully grant that by thy power we may be defended against al adversity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lessons

Revised Table of Lessons (1922)

Morning Prayer

Psalm 110; 111; 112; 113
Genesis 24:1–28
Matthew 21:23–46

Evening Prayer

Psalm 114; 115
Genesis 24:29–67
Romans 9

Liturgical Colours

Purple

Eve of Saint Matthias

Collects

O almighty God, who into the place of the traitor Judas didst choose thy faithful servant Matthias to be of the number of the twelve Apostles: Grant that thy Church, being alway preserved from false Apostles, may be ordered and guided by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.