A.D. 2026 March 8

The Third Sunday in Lent

Collects

We beseech thee, Almighty God, look upon the hearty desires of thy humble servants, and stretch forth the right hand of thy Majesty, to be our defence against all our enemies; 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

Ephesians 5:1–14
Luke 11:14–28

Revised Table of Lessons (1922)

Morning Prayer

Psalm 38; 39; 40
Genesis 37 or Sirach 10:12–24
Matthew 18:1–14 or Hebrews 10:19–39

Evening Prayer

Psalm 41; 42; 43
Genesis 39 or Genesis 42 or Sirach 17:1–26
Mark 14:53–72 or II Corinthians 5:20–7:1

Liturgical Colours

Purple