Lent

Saturday in Lent

Saturday, March 11, 2028

FIRST READING

Matthew 23:37-39

Verse 37. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Verse 38. Look, your house is left to you desolate. Verse 39. For I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’ ”

PSALM

Psalm 27

Verse 1. Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
Verse 2. When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.
Verse 3. Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.
Verse 4. One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.
Verse 5. For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.
Verse 6. Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.
Verse 7. Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.
Verse 8. My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.
Verse 9. Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation.
Verse 10. Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.
Verse 11. Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.
Verse 12. Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.
Verse 13. Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Verse 14. Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

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PSALM

Psalm 118:26-29

Verse 26. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.
Verse 27. The LORD is God; He has made His light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.
Verse 28. You are my God, and I will give You thanks. You are my God, and I will exalt You.
Verse 29. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.