"Our reading for this Ash Wednesday reminds us that in order to draw closer to Christ the first thing we need is the awareness of our need for Christ. Many have said that pride is the greatest of sins because it is our pride that deludes us into believing we are the authors and architects of our own lives. It is pride that fools us into thinking all we need to be healthy, whole, and happy are our wits, will, and work. The Pharisee in our reading today was too proud of his own spiritual accomplishments to have any awareness of his spiritual needs. The tax-collector on the other hand, stripped naked by the realization of his own sinful nature, knew deep down that his life was totally dependent on God’s mercy and grace. As you begin your own Lenten journey, ask yourself: How aware am I of the need for God’s grace and love in my life? Am I more likely to live by the pride of the Pharisee or the humility of the tax-collector? Christ can’t reach us if we don’t invite him in, and we can’t invite him in until we realize how badly we need him." - Randy Hollerith- National Cathedral
March 6, 7pm. Ash Wednesday service at St. Peter
First Psalm: Psalm 37:1-18
Second Psalm: Psalm 37:19-42
Old Testament: Deut. 7:6-11
New Testament: Titus 1:1-16
Gospel: John 1:29-34
Lord Christ, our eternal Redeemer, grant us such fellowship in your sufferings, that, filled with your Holy Spirit, we may subdue the flesh to the spirit, and the spirit to you, and at the last attain to the glory of your resurrection; who lives and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm: Psalm 95 Psalm 31
Second Psalm: Psalm 35
Old Testament:Deut. 7:12-16;
New Testament: Titus 2:1-15
Gospel: John 1:35-42
Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth your right hand to help and defend us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm: Psalm 30, 32
Second Psalm: Psalm 42, 43
Old Testament:Deut. 7:17-26
New Testament: Titus 3:1-15
Gospel:John 1:43-51
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..
Psalm: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16;
Old Testsament: Deuteronomy 26:1-11
New Testament:Romans 10:8b-13
Gospel:Luke 4:1-13
Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully increase in us your gifts of holy discipline, in almsgiving, prayer and fasting; that our lives may be directed to the fulfilling of your most gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm: Psalm 41, 52;
Second Psalm:Psalm 44
Old Testament:Deut. 8:11-20
New Testament: Heb. 2:11-18
Gospel: John 2:1-12
Grant to your people, Lord, grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh ad the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow you, the only True God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm: Psalm 45
Second Psalm:Psalm 47; Psalm 48
Old Testament:
Deut. 9:4-12;
New Testament: Heb. 3:1-11
Gospel: John 2:13-22
Bless us, O God, in this holy season, in which our hearts seek your help and healing; and so purify us by your discipline that we may grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm: Psalm 119:49-72
Second Psalm:Psalm 49, [53]
Old Testament: Deut. 9:13-21
New Testament: Heb. 3:12-19
Gospel:John 2:23-3:15
Strengthen us, O Lord, by your grace, that in your might we may overcome all spiritual enemies, and with pure hearts serve you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm: Psalm 50
Second Psalm:Psalm 59; Psalm 60; Psalm 19; Psalm 46
Old Testament:Deut. 9:23-10:5;
New Testament: Heb: 4:1-10
Gospel: John 3:16-21
Lord Christ, our eternal Redeemer, grant us such fellowship in your sufferings, that filled with your Holy Spirit, we may subdue the flesh to the spirit, and the spirit to you, and at the last attain to the glory of your resurrection; who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 95 Psalm 40; Psalm 54
Second Psalm:Psalm 51
Old Testament:Deut. 10:12-22;
New Testament:Heb. 4:11-16
Gospel:John 3:22-36
O God, by your Word you marvelously carry out the work of reconciliation: Grant that in our Lenten fast we may be devoted to you with all our hearts, and united with one another in prayer and holy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 55
Second Psalm:Psalm 138; Psalm 139:1-17; Psalm 139:18-23
Old Testament:Deut. 11:18-28;
New Testament:Heb. 5:1-10
Gospel:John 4:1-26
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astry from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Psalm: Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16;
Old Testsament: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18
New Testament:Philippians 3:17-4:1
Gospel:Luke 13:31-35
Let your Spirit, O Lord, come into the midst of us to wash us with the pure water of repentance, and prepare us to be always a living sacrifice to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 56; Psalm 57; Psalm 58
Second Psalm:Psalm 64; Psalm 65
Old Testament:Gen. 41:46-57
New Testament:1 Cor. 4:8-20(21)
Gospel:Mark 3:7-19a
O God, you willed to redeem us from all iniquity by your Son: Deliver us when we are tempted to regard sin without abhorrence, and let the virtue of his passion come between us and our mortal enemy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 61; Psalm 62
Second Psalm:Psalm 68:1-20; Psalm 68:21-23; Psalm 68:24-36
Old Testament:Jer. 2:1-13
New Testament:Rom. 1:16-25
Gospel: John 4:43-54
O God, you so loved the world that you gave your only begotten Son to reconcile earth with heaven; Grant that we, loving you above all things, may love our friends in you, and our enemies for your sake; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 72
Second Psalm:Psalm 119:73-96
Old Testament:Jer. 3:6-18
New Testament:Rom. 1:28-2:11
Gospel: John 5:1-18
O Lord, strong and mighty, Lord of Hosts and King of glory: Cleanse our hearts from sin, keep our hand pure, and turn our minds from what is passing away; so that at the last we may stand in your holy place and receive your blessing; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 70; Psalm 71
Second Psalm:Psalm 74
Old Testament:Jer. 4:9-10,19-28
New Testament:Rom. 2:12-24
Gospel: John 5:19-29
Grant, O Lord, that as your Son Jesus Christ prayed for His enemies on the cross, so we may have grace to forgive those who wrongfully or scornfully use us, that we ourselves may be able to receive your forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 95; Psalm 69:1-23; Psalm 69:24-30; Psalm 69:31-38
Second Psalm:Psalm 73
Old Testament:Jer. 5:1-9;
New Testament: Rom. 2:25-3:18
Gospel:John 5:30-47
Grant, most merciful Lord, to your faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 75; Psalm 76
Second Psalm:Psalm 23; Psalm 27
Old Testament:Jer. 5:20-31
New Testament: Rom. 3:19-31
Gospel:John 7:1-13
Almighty God, you know that I have no power in myrself to help myself: Keep me both outwardly in my body and inwardly in my soul, that I 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 the Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Psalm:Psalm 63:1-8
Old Testament:,Exodus 3:1-15
New Testament:1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Gospel:Luke 13:1-9
Look upon the heart-felt desires of your humble servants, Almighty God, and stretch forth the right hand of your majesty to be our defense against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 80
Second Psalm:Psalm 77; Psalm 79
Old Testament:Jer. 7:1-15
New Testament:Rom. 4:1-12
Gospel:John 7:14-36
O Lord, we beseech you mercifully to hear us; and grant that we, to whom you have given a fervent desire to pray, may, by your mighty aid, be defended and comforted in all dangers and adversities; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 78:1-39
Second Psalm:Psalm 78:40-72
Old Testament:Jer. 7:21-34
New Testament: Rom. 4:13-25;Gospel:John 7:37-52
Give ear to our prayers, O Lord, and direct the way of your servants in safety under your protection, that, amid all the changes of our earthly pilgrimage, we may be guarded by your mighty aid; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 119:97-120
Second Psalm:Psalm 81; Psalm 82
Old Testament:Jer. 8:18-9:6
New Testament: Rom. 5:1-11
Gospel:John 8:12-20
Keep watch over you church, O Lord, with your unfailing love; and, since it is grounded in human weakness and cannot maintain itself without your aid, protect it from all danger, and keep it in the way of salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 83 Psalm 42; Psalm 43
Second Psalm:Psalm 85; Psalm 86
Old Testament:Jer. 10:11-24
New Testament: Rom. 5:12-21
Gospel: John 8:21-32
Grant us, O Lord our Strength, to have a True Love of your Holy Name; so that, trusting in your grace, we may fear no earthly evil, nor fix our hearts on earthly goods, but may rejoice in your full salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 95 Psalm 88
Second Psalm:Psalm 91; Psalm 92
Old Testament:Jer. 11:1-8,14-20;
New Testament:Rom. 6:1-11
Gospel:John 8:33-47
O God, you know us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant us such strength and protection as may support us in all dangers, and carry us through all temptations; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 87; Psalm 90
Second Psalm: Psalm 136
Old Testament:Jer. 13:1-11
New Testament:1 Rom. 6:12-23
Gospel: John 8:47-59
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give me this bread, that he may live in me, and I in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Psalm:Psalm 32
Old Testament:,Joshua 5:9-12
New Testament:2 Corinthians 5:16-21
Gospel:Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
O Lord our God, in your Holy Sacraments you have given us a foretaste of the good things of your kingdom: Direct us, we pray, in the way that leads to eternal life, that we may come to appear before you in that place of light where you dwell forever with your saints; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 89:1-18
Second Psalm:Psalm 89:19-52
Old Testament:Jer. 16:10-21
New Testament:1 Rom. 7:1-12
Gospel:John 6:1-15
O God, with you is the well of life, and in your light we see light: Quench our thirst with living water, and flood our darkened minds with heavenly light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 97; Psalm 99; Psalm 100
Second Psalm:Psalm 94; Psalm 95
Old Testament:Jer. 17:19-27
New Testament: Rom. 7:13-25
Gospel:John 6:16-27
O Lord our God, you sustained you people in the wilderness with bread from heaven: Feed now your pilgrim flock with the food that endures to eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 101; Psalm 109:1-4; Psalm 109:5-19; Psalm 109:20-30
Second Psalm:Psalm 119:121-144
Old Testament:Jer. 18:1-11
New Testament:1 Rom. 8:1-11
Gospel:John 6:27-40
Almighty and most merciful God, drive from us all weakness of body, mind and spirit; that, being restored to wholeness, we may with free hearts become what you intend us to be and accomplish what you want us to do; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 69:1-23; Psalm 69:24-30; Psalm 69:31-38
Second Psalm:Psalm 73
Old Testament:Jer. 22:13-23
New Testament:1 Rom. 8:12-27
Gospel:John 6:41-51
O God, you have given us the good news of your abounding love in your Son Jesus Christ: So fill our hearts with thankfulness that we may rejoice to proclaim the good tidings we have received; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 95 Psalm 102
Second Psalm:Psalm 107:1-32
Old Testament:Jer. 23:1-8
New Testament:Rom. 8:28-39
Gospel:John 6:52-59
Mercifully hear our prayers, O Lord, and spare all those who confess their sins to you; that those whose consciences are accuse by sin may by your merciful pardon be absolved; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 107:33-43; Psalm 108:1-6; Psalm 108:7-13
Second Psalm:Psalm 33
Old Testament:Jer. 23:1-8
New Testament:1 Rom. 9:1-18
Gospel:John 6:60-71
Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Old Testament:Isaiah 43:16-21
PsalmPsalm 126
New Testament: Philippians 3:4b-14
Gospel: John 12:1-8
Be gracious to your people, we entreat you, O Lord, that they, repenting day by day of the things that displease you, may be more and more filled with love of you and of your commandments; and, being supported by your grace in this life, may come to the full enjoyment of eternal life in you everlasting kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 31
Second Psalm:Psalm 35
Old Testament:Jer. 24:1-10
New Testament:Rom. 9:19-33
Gospel:John 9:1-17
Almighty God, through the incarnate Word you have caused us to be born anew of an imperishable and eternal seed: Look with compassion upon those who are being prepared for Holy Baptism, and grant that they may be built as living stones into a spiritual temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 120 Psalm 121; Psalm 122; Psalm 123
Second Psalm:Psalm 124; Psalm 125; Psalm 126; Psalm 127
Old Testament:Jer. 25:8-17
New Testament:Rom. 10:1-13
Gospel:John 9:18-41
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, renew in us the gifts of your mercy; increase our faith, strengthen our hope, enlighten our understanding, widen our charity, and make us ready to serve you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 119:145-176
Second Psalm:Psalm 128; Psalm 129; Psalm 130
Old Testament:Jer. 25:30-38
New Testament:Rom. 10:14-21< /a>
Gospel: John 10:1-18
O God, you have called us to be your children, and have promised that those who suffer with Christ will be heirs with him of your glory: Arm us with such trust in him that we may ask no rest from his demands and have no fear in his service; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 131; Psalm 132; Psalm 133
Second Psalm:Psalm 140; Psalm 142
Old Testament:Jer. 26:1-16
New Testament: Rom. 11:1-12
Gospel:John 10:19-42
O Lord, you relieve our necessity out of the abundance of your great riches: Grant that we may accept with joy the salvation you bestow, and manifest it to all the world by the quality of our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 95 Psalm 22
Second Psalm:Psalm 141; Psalm 143:1-11; Psalm 143:12
Old Testament:Jer. 29:1,4-13
New Testament:Rom. 11:13-24
Gospel: John 11:1-27 or John 12:1-10
O Lord, in your goodness you bestow abundant graces on your elect: Look with favor, we entreat you, upon those who in these Lenten days are being prepared for you Holy Baptism, and grant them the help of your protection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm: Psalm 137:1-6; Psalm 137:7-9; Psalm 144
Second Psalm:Psalm 42; Psalm 43
Old Testament:Jer. 31:27-34
New Testament:Rom. 11:25-36
Gospel:John 11:28-44 or John 12:37-50
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament:Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm:Psalm 31:9-16
New Testament:Philippians 2:5-11
Gospel:Luke 22:14-23:56
Almighty God, whose dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other that the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm: Psalm 51:1-18(19-20)
Second Psalm:Psalm 69:1-23
Old Testament: Jer. 12:1-16
New Testament: Phil. 3:1-14;
Gospel:John 12:9-19
O God, by the passion of your blessed Son you made an instrument of shameful death to be for us the means of life: Grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ, that we may gladly suffer shame and loss for the sake of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm: Psalm 6 Psalm 12
Second Psalm:Psalm 94
Old Testament:Jer. 15:10-21
New Testament:Phil. 3:15-21
Gospel:John 12:20-26
Lord God, whose blessed Son our Savior gave his body to be whipped and his face to be spit upon: Give us grace to accept joyfully the sufferings of the present time, confident of the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm: Psalm 55
Second Psalm:Psalm 74
Old Testament:Jer. 17:5-10,14-17
New Testament:Phil. 4:1-13
Gospel:John 12:27-36
Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm: Psalm 102
Second Psalm:Psalm 142 Psalm 143
Old Testament:Jer. 20:7-11
New Testament:1 Cor. 10:14-17, 11:27-32;
Gospel:John 17:1-11(12-26)
Almighty God, we pray you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm: Psalm 95 Psalm 22
Second Psalm:Psalm 40:1-14; Psalm 40:15-19, 54
Old Testament:Wisdom 1:16-2:1,12-22
Old Testament:Gen. 22:1-14
New Testament:1 Pet. 1:10-20
Gospel:John 13:36-38 or John 19:38-42
O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the coming of the third day, and rise with him to newness of life; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 95 Psalm 88
Second Psalm:Psalm 27
Old Testament:Job 19:21-27a
New Testament:Heb. 4:1-16 Rom. 8:1-11
O God, who for our redemption gave you only begotten Son to the death of the Cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of the enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
First Psalm:Psalm 148; Psalm 149; Psalm 150
Second Psalm:Psalm 113 Psalm 114 Psalm 118
Old Testament: Exod. 12:1-14,Isaiah 65:17-25
New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Acts 10:34-43
Gospel: Luke 24:1-12 John 20:1-18