Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Dates: Thursday 19 February 2026; Thursday 11 February 2027; Thursday 2 March 2028.
The lessons
- Morning, first lesson
- Genesis 33
- Morning, second lesson
- Matthew 24:29–51
- Evening, first lesson
- Genesis 35:1–20
- Evening, second lesson
- Romans 14
The lessons come from the Revised Tables of Lessons (1922). The psalms follow the day of the month, in the order of 1662. Open a date in the app to sing the psalm of that day.
The collect
The collect for the First day of Lent, Commonly called Ash-Wednesday, from the Book of Common Prayer (1662).
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.