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

89:1-18v

First Lesson

Gen 35

Second Lesson

John 18:28-end

Evening Prayer

Opening Sentence

Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. isaiah 60:3

Psalms

89:19-51v

First Lesson

Jer 35

Second Lesson

2 Cor 2:12—3 end

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 strengthened your martyr Agatha with constancy and courage: Grant us for the love of you to make no peace with oppression, to fear no adversity, and to have no tolerance for those who would use their power to abuse or exploit; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.