First Sunday in Lent, March 10

First Sunday in Lent Sunday, March 10, 2019

The 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.

Old Testament: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible

Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Epistle: Romans 10:8b-13 read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible Anglicised

Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 read from the Revised Standard Version Bible

Closing Prayer: On March 17th we remember St. Patrick, bishop and missionary of Ireland. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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