Sunday Morning Readings and Prayers

February 5 - 5th Sunday after Epiphany
Prayer of the Day
Lord God, with endless mercy you receive the prayers of all who call upon you. By your Spirit show us 
the things we ought to do, and give us the grace and power to do them, through Jesus Christ, 
our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Readings
1st Reading - Isaiah 58:1-9a
Psalm 112:1-9
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 5:13-20

February 12 - 6th Sunday after Epiphany
Prayer of the Day
O God, strength of all who hope in you, because we are weak mortals we accomplish nothing good 
without you. Help us to see and understand the things we ought to do, and give us grace and power to 
do them, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Readings
1st Reading - Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 119:1-8
2nd Reading - 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 5:21-37

February 19 - Transfiguration of Our Lord
Prayer of the Day
O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of 
Moses and Elijah, and in the voice from the bright cloud declaring Jesus your beloved Son, 
you foreshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us heirs with Christ of your glory, and bring us 
to enjoy its fullness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the 
Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Readings
1st Reading - Exodus 24:12-18 
Psalm 2
2nd Reading - 2 Peter 1:16-21
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 17:1-9

February 26 - 1st Sunday in Lent
Prayer of the Day
Lord God, our strength, the struggle between good and evil rages within and around us, and the devil 
and all the forces that defy you tempt us with empty promises. Keep us steadfast in your word, and 
when we fall, raise us again and restore us through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives 
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Readings
1st Reading - Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 
Psalm 32
2nd Reading - Romans 5:12-19
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 4:1-11 

March 5 - 2nd Sunday in Lent
Prayer of the Day
O God, our leader and guide, in the waters of baptism you bring us to new birth to live as your children. 
Strengthen our faith in your promises, that by your Spirit we may lift up your life to all the world through 
your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, 
now and forever. Amen.
Readings
1st Reading - Genesis 12:1-4a 
Psalm 121
2nd Reading - Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 
Gospel Lesson - John 3:1-17  

March 12 - 3rd Sunday in Lent
Prayer of the Day
Merciful God, the fountain of living water, you quench our thirst and wash away our sin. Give us this 
water always. Bring us to drink from the well that flows with the beauty of your truth through Jesus Christ, 
our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Readings
1st Reading - Exodus 17:1-7 
Psalm 95
2nd Reading - Romans 5:1-11
Gospel Lesson - John 4:5-42

March 19 - 4th Sunday in Lent
Prayer of the Day
Bend your ear to our prayers, Lord Christ, and come among us. By your gracious life and death for us, 
bring light into the darkness of our hearts, and anoint us with your Spirit, for you live and reign with the 
Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Readings
1st Reading - 1 Samuel 16:1-13 
Psalm 23
2nd Reading - Ephesians 5:8-14
Gospel Lesson - John 9:1-41

March 26 - 5th Sunday in Lent
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death. Breathe upon us the 
power of your Spirit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ and serve you in righteousness all our 
days, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one 
God, now and forever. Amen.
Readings
1st Reading - Ezekiel 37:1-14 
Psalm 130
2nd Reading - Romans 8:6-11
Gospel Lesson - John 11:1-45