A.D. 2006 March 1

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.