A.D. 2020 March 15

The Third Sunday in Lent

Acclamations

Celebrant: Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
People: His mercy endures for ever.

Collects

Heavenly Father, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of your servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold your eternal glory in the face of Christ Jesus; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A

Exodus 17:1–7
Psalm 95
Romans 1:16–32
John 4:5–42 or 4:5–26, 39–42

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 32; 36
Exodus 22
Matthew 21:23–46

Evening Prayer

Psalm 38
Proverbs 14
Colossians 3:12–25

Prefaces

You bid your faithful people cleanse their hearts, and prepare with joy for the Paschal feast; that, fervent in prayer and in works of mercy, and renewed by your Word and Sacraments, they may come to the fullness of grace which you have prepared for those who love you.

Liturgical Colors

Purple