A.D. 2017 March 23
The Thursday in the Third Week of 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, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lessons
Daily Office Lectionary — Year One
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 83 (optional) or Psalm 42; 43
- Jeremiah 10:11–24
- Romans 5:12–21
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 85; 86
- Genesis 46:1–7, 28–34 (optional)
- John 8:21–32
Liturgical Colours
Purple
Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop and Missionary of Armenia, c. 332
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold