MORNING PRAYER
L: O Lord, open my lips, C: and my mouth shall declare your praise.
C: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen
Old Testament Scripture Lesson
The PRAYER OF THE DAY followed by Intercessions for world, church, family, work:
Concluding Intercession:
O Lord, almighty and everlasting God, you have brought us in safety to this new day; preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome in adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lords Prayer
L: The Lord almighty bless (+) us, and direct our days and our deeds in his peace. Amen.
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EVENING PRAYER A Candle may be lit
L: Make us, O God, (+) to deliver me. C: O Lord, make haste to help me
L: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
C: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Psalm & Gospel Lesson
Intercessions for church, world, the sick, and the concerns of the day:
Concluding Intercession:
L: O God, from whom come all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works: Give to us, your servants, that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts may be set to obey your commandments; and also that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may live in peace and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God forever. C: Amen
Lords Prayer
L: The almighty and merciful Lord, the Father, the Son (+), and the Holy Spirit, bless and preserve us. C: Amen
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The Prayer of the Day is used throughout the week. The Lessons & Psalms are from the daily lectionary of the LBW.
Evening Psalm after the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays:
Sat 31; Sun 42; M 121; T 25; W 27; Th 126; Fr - 105
Evening Psalm after the 2nd and 4th Sundays:
Sat 143; Sun 32; M 6; T 91; W 51; Th 102; Fr 130
ASH WEDNESDAY
Almighty and ever-living God, you hate nothing you have made and you forgive the sins of all who are penitent. Create in us new and honest hearts, so that, truly repenting of our sins, we may obtain from you, the God of all mercy, full pardon and forgiveness; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Joel 2:12-19; Psalm 51:1-13; Matthew 6:1-6; 16-21
Thursday: Deuteronomy 7:6-11; Psalm 126; John 1:29-34
Friday: Deuteronomy 7:12-16; Psalm 105; John 1:35-42
Saturday: Deuteronomy 7:17-26; Psalm 31; John 1:43-51
FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
Lord God, our strength, the battle of good and evil rages within and around us, and our ancient foe tempts us with his deceits and empty promises. Keep us steadfast in your Word and, when we fall, raise us again and restore us through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Sunday: Jeremiah 9:23-24; Psalm 42; Mark 2:18-22
Monday: Deuteronomy 8:1-20; Psalm 121; John 2:1-12
Tuesday: Deuteronomy 9:(1-3) 4-12; Psalm 25; John 2:13-22
Wednesday: Deuteronomy 9:13-21; Psalm 27; John 2:23--3:15
Thursday: Deuteronomy 9:23--10:5; Psalm 126; John 3:16-21
Friday: Deuteronomy 10:12-22; Psalm 105; John 3:22-36
Saturday: Deuteronomy 11:18-28; Psalm 31; John 4:1-26
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
Heavenly Father, it is your glory always to have mercy. Bring back all who have erred and strayed from your ways; lead them again to embrace in faith the truth of your Word and to hold it fast; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Sunday: Jeremiah 1:1-10; Mark 3:31--4:9
Monday: Jeremiah 1:11-19; John 4:27-42
Tuesday: Jeremiah 2:1-13, 29-32; John 4:43-54
Wednesday: Jeremiah 3:6-18; John 5:1-18
Thursday: Jeremiah 4:9-10, 19-28; John 5:19-29
Friday: Jeremiah 5:1-9; John 5:30-47
Saturday: Jeremiah 5:20-31; John 7:1-13
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
Eternal Lord, your kingdom has broken into our troubled world through the life, death, and resurrection of your Son. Help us to hear your Word and obey it, so that we become instruments of your redeeming love; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Sunday: Jeremiah 6:9-15; Mark 5:1-20
Monday: Jeremiah 7:1-15; John 7:14-36
Tuesday: Jeremiah 7:21-34; John 7:37-52
Wednesday: Jeremiah 8:4-7, 18--9:6; John 8:12-20
Thursday: Jeremiah 10:11-24; John 8:21-32
Friday: Jeremiah 11:1-8, 14-17; John 8:33-47
Saturday: Jeremiah 13:1-11; John 8:47-59
FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT
God of all mercy, by your power to heal and to forgive, graciously cleanse us from all sin and make us strong; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Sunday: Jeremiah 14:1-9 (10-16) 17-22; Mark 8:11-21
Monday: Jeremiah 16:(1-9) 10-21; John 6:1-15
Tuesday: Jeremiah 17:19-27; John 6:16-27
Wednesday: Jeremiah 18:1-11; John 6:27-40
Thursday: Jeremiah 22:13-23; John 6:41-51
Friday: Jeremiah 23:1-8; John 6:52-59
Saturday: Jeremiah 23:9-15; John 6:60-71
FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
Almighty God, our redeemer, in our weakness we have failed to be your messengers of forgiveness and hope in the world. Renew us by your Holy Spirit, that we may follow your commands and proclaim your reign of love; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Sunday: Jeremiah 23:16-32; Mark 8:31--9:1
Monday: Jeremiah 24:1-10; John 9:1-17
Tuesday: Jeremiah 25:8-17; John 9:18-41
Wednesday: Jeremiah 25:30-38; John 10:1-18
Thursday: Jeremiah 26:1-16 (17-24); John 10:19-42
Friday: Jeremiah 29:1 (2-3) 4-14; John 11:1-27
Saturday: Jeremiah 31:27-34; John 11:28-44
SUNDAY OF THE PASSION
Almighty God, you sent your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to take our flesh upon him and to suffer death on the cross. Grant that we may share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Zechariah 9:9-12; Matthew 21:12-17
MONDAY IN HOLY WEEK
O God, your son chose the path which led to pain before joy and the cross before glory. Plant his cross in our hearts, so that in its power and love we may come at last to joy and glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 36:5-10; John 12:1-11
TUESDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you. Grant that our love may not grow cold in your service, and that we may not fail or deny you in the hour of trial.
Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 71:1-12; John 12:20-36
WEDNESDAY IN HOLY WEEK
Almighty God, your Son our Savior suffered at the hands of men and endured the shame of the cross. Grant that we may walk in the way of his cross and find it the way of life and peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (36)
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 70:1-2, 4-6; Matthew 26:14-25
MAUNDY THURSDAY
Holy God, source of all love, on the night of his betrayal, Jesus gave his disciples a new commandment: To love one another as he had loved them. By your Holy Spirit write this commandment in our hearts; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (37)
Exodus 12:1-14; Psalm 116:10-17; John 13:1-17, 34
GOOD FRIDAY
Lord Jesus, you carried our sins in your own body on the tree so that we might have life. May we and all who remember this day find new life in you now and in the world to come, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever.
Hosea 6:1-6; Psalm 22:1-23; John 19:17-30
