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Passion Sunday emphasizes God’s mercy and forgiveness. The service includes prayers, scripture readings from Ezekiel, Psalms, Romans, and John, urging believers to prepare for the Paschal feast through grace and renewal.
Laetare Sunday, observed on March 15, 2026, emphasizes God’s mercy and forgiveness. The liturgy includes prayers, lessons from scripture, and prepares the faithful for the Paschal feast with a call to grace and renewal.
Heavenly Father, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you: Look with compassion upon the heartfelt desires of your servants, and purify our disordered affections, that we may behold your eternal glory in the face of Christ Jesus; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
As we observe Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, the Lord’s forgiveness is celebrated. The Collect seeks divine aid against temptations, acknowledging our vulnerabilities. Central scriptures from Genesis, Romans, and Matthew explore themes of temptation and grace. Daily prayers guide us through morning and evening reflections, fostering a spirit of renewal.
On February 18, 2026, prayers and scripture readings emphasized God’s forgiveness, urging believers to cultivate contrite hearts and prepare for the Paschal feast through prayer, mercy, and spiritual renewal.
The Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 21, 2025, emphasizes the coming of the Lord with gospel readings and a collect seeking divine grace and mercy for believers.
Gaudete Sunday, the third Advent Sunday, emphasizes joy and preparation for Christ’s coming. It features specific readings and reflections, expressing the author’s preference for traditional lectionary practices amidst current church transitions.
On December 7, 2025, the celebrant emphasizes the Lord’s imminent return. The service includes prayers for understanding scripture, lessons from Isaiah, Psalms, Romans, and Matthew, and a reminder of Jesus’ redemptive mission.
On Advent Sunday, November 30, 2025, the congregation reflects on the anticipated return of Christ, with prayers for grace and guidance, highlighted by scripture readings and the significance of purple liturgical colors.
Laetare Sunday, celebrated on March 30, 2025, marks the fourth Sunday of Lent in the Western Christian calendar. It is a day of celebration amid Lent’s austerity, named from the Latin phrase “Laetare Jerusalem.” The day’s readings include Joshua, Psalm 32, 2 Corinthians, and the Parable of the Forgiving Father.