A.D. 1966 February 23

Ash Wednesday

Palma il Giovane, *The Prophet Nathan Admonishes King David*, 17th century, Museum of Art History, Vienna.

Collects

Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all those who 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

Table of Lessons

Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year II

Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Liturgical Colours

Purple

References

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.