A.D. 2016 February 21

The Second Sunday in Lent

Collects

Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

and

Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lessons

Epistles and Gospels

I Thessalonians 4:1–8
Matthew 15:21–28

Revised Table of Lessons (1922)

Morning Prayer

Psalm 105
Genesis 27:1–40 or Sirach 4:11–28
Matthew 9:1–17 or Hebrews 6:11–20

Evening Prayer

Psalm 106
Genesis 28:10–22 or Genesis 32:3–30 or Sirach 5:1–14
Mark 14:27–52 or II Corinthians 5

Liturgical Colours

Purple