Ash Wednesday 2023 — Year A

Observation

Ash Wednesday
The 22nd Day of February Anno Domini 2023
Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A
Liturgical Colors: Purple

Ash Wednesday was also a time when those who, because of notorious sins, had been separated from the body of the faithful, were reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored to the fellowship of the Church.

In this manner, the whole Congregation was put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and of the need that all Christians continually have to renew our repentance and faith.

2019 ACNA Book of Common Prayer

Acclamations

Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
His mercy endures for ever.

Collects

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made, and you forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

Lessons — Year A

Joel 2:1–2, 12–17 or Isaiah 58:1–12
Psalm 103 or Psalm 103:8–14
II Corinthians 5:20–6:10
Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21

Prefaces

You bid your faithful people cleanse their hearts, and prepare with joy for the Paschal feast; that, fervent in prayer and in works of mercy, and renewed by your Word and Sacraments, they may come to the fullness of grace which you have prepared for those who love you.