A.D. 2023 March 5

The Second Sunday in Lent

Henry Ossawa Tanner, *Nicodemus*, 1899, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia.

Acclamations

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

Collects

Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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

Genesis 12:1–9
Psalm 33:12–21
Romans 4:1–17 or 4:1–5, 13–17
John 3:1–16

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 9
Exodus 12 or 12:1–20, 28–36
Matthew 15:1–28

Evening Prayer

Psalm 10
Proverbs 4
Philippians 1:1–11

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