A.D. 1916 February 23
The Wednesday After Septuagesima Sunday
Collects
O Lord, we beseech thee favourably to hear the prayers of thy people, that we, who are justly punished for our offences, may be mercifully delivered by thy goodness, for the glory of thy name, through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Lessons
Table of Lessons
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year II
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
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.
Lessons
Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year II
Evening Prayer
Liturgical Colours
Red