A.D. 1950 February 22

Ash Wednesday

Palma il Giovane, The Prophet Nathan Admonishes King David, 17th century, Museum of Art History, Vienna.

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — Year C

Return to God — Joel 2:1–2, 12–17 or The fast that God chooses — Isaiah 58:1–12
Plea for mercy — Psalm 51:1–17
Now is the day of salvation — II Corinthians 5:20b–6:10
The practice of faith — Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21

Liturgical Colors

Purple