Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Epiphany
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
From the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to my name, and a pure offering. For my name will be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts. malachi 1:11
Antiphon
The Lord has shown forth his glory: * O come, let us adore him.
Psalms
86, 87
First Lesson
Gen 34
Second Lesson
John 18:1-27
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. isaiah 60:3
Psalms
88
First Lesson
Jer 34
Second Lesson
2 Cor 1:1—2:11
Collects
Seasonal Collect
O God, you know that we are set in the midst of many grave dangers, and because of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant that your strength and protection may support us in all dangers and carry us through every temptation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Special Collect
Almighty and everlasting God, who kindled the flame of your love in the heart of your faithful martyr Manche Masemola; Grant to us your servants, a like faith and power of love, that we who rejoice in her triumph may profit by her example; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.