Sunday, February 22, 2026
First Sunday in Lent
Morning Prayer
Opening Sentence
Turn your face from my sins, and blot out all my misdeeds. psalm 51:9
Antiphon
The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: * O come, let us adore him.
Psalms
122, 123
First Lesson
Exod 2
Second Lesson
Matt 9:1-17
Evening Prayer
Opening Sentence
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 john 1:8-9
Psalms
124, 125, 126
First Lesson
Jer 52 † 1-27,31-34
Second Lesson
Rom 7
Collects
Seasonal Collect
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations, and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.