Reflection for the second Sunday in Lent

Reading: Mark 8: 31-38 Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. He said all this quite openly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and looking at his disciples, he rebuked … Continue reading Reflection for the second Sunday in Lent

Lectionary for the second Sunday in Lent

28 February 2021 Collect Almighty God,you show to those who are in error the light of your truththat they may return to the way of righteousness:Grant to all those who are admittedinto the fellowship of Christ’s religion,that they may reject those thingsthat are contrary to their profession,and follow all such thingsas are agreeable to the same;through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Almighty and everlasting God,you … Continue reading Lectionary for the second Sunday in Lent

Lectionary for the first Sunday in Lent

21 February 2021 Collect Almighty God,whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness,and was tempted as we are, yet without sin:Give us grace to discipline ourselvesin obedience to your Spirit;and, as you know our weakness,so may we know your power to save;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Almighty and everlasting God,you hate nothing that you have madeand forgive the sins of all those … Continue reading Lectionary for the first Sunday in Lent

Lectionary for the second Sunday before Lent

7 February 2021 Collect Almighty God,you have created the heavens and the earthand made us in your own image:Teach us to discern your hand in all your worksand your likeness in all your children;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who with you and the Holy Spiritreigns supreme over all things, now and for ever. Amen. The First Reading: Proverbs 8: 1, 22-31 Does not wisdom call,and does … Continue reading Lectionary for the second Sunday before Lent