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 First Sunday in Lent

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.

Preface of Lent

Second Sunday in Lent

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them  again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and  hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ  your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns,  one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of Lent

Third Sunday in Lent

Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and  inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all  adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil  thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus  Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy  Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of Lent