Ash Wednesday
On this day, the Celebrant begins the liturgy with the Salutation and the Collect of the Day.
Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old TestamentJoel 2:1‑2, 12‑17, or Isaiah 58:1‑12
Psalm103, or 103:8‑14
Epistle2 Corinthians 5:20b‑‑6:10
GospelMatthew 6:1‑6, 16‑21
After the Sermon, all stand, and the Celebrant or Minister appointed invites the people to the observance of a holy Lent, saying
Dear People of God: The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord’s passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a
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