A.D. 2019 February 24

Matthias the Apostle

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

Epistles and Gospels

Acts 1:15–26
Matthew 11:25–30

Table of Lessons

Morning Prayer

Psalm 116; 117; 118
Wisdom 19
Luke 7

Evening Prayer

Psalm 119:1–32
Sirach 1
Ephesians 1

Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year I

Morning Prayer

Psalm 116; 117; 118
I Samuel 2:27–35
Matthew 7:15–27

Evening Prayer

Psalm 119:1–32
I Samuel 16:1–13
I Corinthians 4:1–8

Liturgical Colours

Red

References

“Matthias the Apostle” at Wikipedia
“Matthias the Apostle, Saint” at An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church

The Second Sunday before Lent (Sexagesima Sunday)

Collects

O Lord God, who seest that we put not our trust in anything that we do: Mercifully grant that by thy power we may be defended against all adversity, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.