Third Sunday in Lent, March 20

The Collect: Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Old Testament: Exodus 3:1-15 read from the Douay-Rheims Bible

Psalm 63:1-8 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Epistle: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 read from the English Standard Version Bible Anglicized

Gospel: Luke 13:1-9 read from the God’s Word Translation

Closing Prayer: On March 22 we celebrate te life of James De Koven Priest and Teacher. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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