Sunday February 17 2021

The Commencement of The Penitential Season ( Ash Wednesday )

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: create and make in us new and contrite hearts that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.

The Old Testament  Reading
Joel 2:1 – 2, 12 -17

The Psalm
Psalm 51: 1 – 17

The New Testament [ Epistle ]
2 Corinthians 5: 20b – 6, 10

The Gospel Reading 
Matthew 6: 1 – 6, 16 – 21