Today's Readings

First Sunday in Lent

Year A RCL 2/10/2008 A.D.

The Collect

Contemporary

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.



Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7

First Lesson

Psalm 32 Page 624, BCP

The Psalm

Romans 5:12-19

Second Lesson

Matthew 4:1-11

Gospel


The Sunday Lectionary is a three year cyclical lectionary. The year which will begin with Advent in 2007 will be Year A. The year which ended November 25, 2007 was Year C.

The collects and the Psalms are from the Book of Common Prayer. The collects use the contemporary wording.

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