A.D. 2127 February 16

The First Sunday in Lent

Acclamations

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

Collects

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations, and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year C

Deuteronomy 26:1–11 or 26:5–11
Psalm 91 or 91:9–16
Romans 10:4–13
Luke 4:1–13

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 115
Genesis 46 or 46:1–7, 28–34
Matthew 5:21–48

Evening Prayer

Psalm 116; 117
Jeremiah 46
Romans 1

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