Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Lessons and Psalm:

Job 7:1-7

1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Mark 1:29-39

Psalm 103

Supplemental Lectionary:

Romans 8:28-30

Prayer of the Day:

Almighty God, you sent your one and only Son as the Word of life for our eyes to see and our ears to hear. Help us believe what the Scriptures proclaim about him and do the things that are pleasing in your sight; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Alleluia. (John 8:12)

Hymn of the Day:

93 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed

Color: Green

Last Sunday after the Epiphany—The Transfiguration of Our Lord

Lessons and Psalm:

2 Kings 2:1-12a

2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2

Mark 9:2-9

Psalm 148

Supplemental Lectionary:

2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Prayer of the Day:

Lord God, before the suffering and death of your one and only Son, you revealed his glory on the holy mountain. Grant that we who bear his cross on earth may behold by faith the light of his heavenly glory and so be changed into his likeness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Alleluia. A voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” Alleluia. (Mark 9:7b)

Hymn of the Day:

97 Down from the Mount of Glory

Color: White

Ash Wednesday

Lessons and Psalm:

Isaiah 59:12-20

2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:2

Luke 18:9-14

Psalm 51a

Supplemental Lectionary:

2 Samuel 12:1-13

Acts 5:1-11

Prayer of the Day:

Almighty and merciful God, you never despise what you have made and always forgive those who turn to you. Create in us such new and contrite hearts that we may truly repent of our sins and obtain your full and gracious pardon; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. (Joel 2:13)

Hymn of the Day:

396 In Adam We Have All Been One

Color: Black or Purple

First Sunday in Lent

Lessons and Psalm:

Genesis 22:1-18

Romans 8:31-39

Mark 1:12-15

Psalm 6

Supplemental Lectionary:

Psalm 3

Prayer of the Day:

Lord our strength, the battle of good and evil rages within and around us, and our ancient foe tempts us with his deceits and empty promises. Keep us steadfast in your Word, and when we fall, raise us up again and restore us through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Verse of the Day:

It is written: “Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.” (Matthew 4:10b)

Hymn of the Day:

200, 201 A Mighty Fortress is Our God

Color: Purple