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Wednesday, March 25 |
| The Morning Office To Be Observed on the Hour or Half Hour Between 6 and 9 a.m. |
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Monday, Fifth Week of Lent |
The Call to Prayer |
| “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. |
| Isaiah 1:18, KJV |
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The Request for Presence |
| Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe;* you are my crag and my stronghold. |
| Psalm 71:3 |
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The Greeting |
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| The words of the LORD are pure words,* like silver refined from ore and purified seven times in the fire. |
| Psalm 12:6 |
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The Refrain for the Morning Lessons |
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| “Because the needy are oppressed, and the poor cry out in misery,* I will rise up,” says the LORD, “And give them the help they long for.” |
| Psalm 12:5 |
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A Reading |
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| Jesus taught us, saying: “In all truth I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born through water and the Spirit; what is born of human nature is human; what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be surprised when I say: You must be born from above. The wind blows where it pleases; you can hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” |
| John 3:5–8 |
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The Refrain |
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| “Because the needy are oppressed, and the poor cry out in misery,* I will rise up,” says the LORD, “And give them the help they long for.” |
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The Morning Psalm |
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He Has Shown His People the Power of His Works |
| Great are the deeds of the LORD!* they are studied by all who delight in them. His work is full of majesty and splendor,* and his righteousness endures for ever. He makes his marvelous works to be remembered;* the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. He gives food to those who fear him;* he is ever mindful of his covenant. He has shown his people the power of his works* in giving them the lands of the nations. The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice;* all his commandments are sure. They stand fast for ever and ever,* because they are done in truth and equity. He sent redemption to his people; he commanded his covenant for ever;* holy and awesome is his Name. |
| Psalm 111:2–9 |
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The Refrain |
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| “Because the needy are oppressed, and the poor cry out in misery,* I will rise up,” says the LORD, “And give them the help they long for.” |
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The Cry of the Church |
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| Even so, come Lord Jesus! |
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The Lord’s Prayer |
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| Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your Name. May your kingdom come, and your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for yours are the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. |
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The Prayer Appointed for the Week |
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| 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. † |
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The Concluding Prayer of the Church |
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| Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought me in safety to this new day: Preserve me with your mighty power, that I may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all I do direct me to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ my Lord. Amen. † |
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