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

107:1-22

First Lesson

Gen 43 † 1-10,15-34

Second Lesson

Matt 3

Evening Prayer

Opening Sentence

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

Psalms

107:23-43

First Lesson

Jer 43

Second Lesson

2 Cor 11

Collects

Seasonal Collect

O Lord, our heavenly Father, keep your household the Church continually in your true religion, that we who trust in the hope of your heavenly grace may always be defended by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.

Special Collect

Set us free, heavenly Father, from every bond of prejudice and fear; that, honoring the steadfast courage of your servant Absalom Jones, we may show forth in our lives the reconciling love and true freedom of the children of God, which you have given us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.