Observance
The Second Sunday in Lent
The 1st Day of March, Anno Domini 2026
Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A
Liturgical Colors: Purple
Acclamations
Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
His mercy endures for ever.
Collects
Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:13–16 (ESV)
Lessons
Genesis 12:1–9
Psalm 33:12–21
Romans 4:1–17 or Romans 4:1–5, 13–17
John 3:1–16
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.
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