Today's Readings:  Old Testament Exodus 8:16-24;  Epistle Ephesians 5:1-9; Holy Gospel Luke 11:14-28

Introit:  Psalm 25:1-2, 17-18; antiphon: Ps. 25:15-16

Collect: 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; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

DAILY READINGS: March 8: Gen. 27:30–45; 28:10–22; Mark 9:1–13; 9: Gen. 29:1–30; Mark 9:14–32; 10: Gen. 35:1–29; Mark 9:33–50; 11: Gen. 37:1–36; Mark 10:1–12; 12: Gen. 39:1–23; Mark 10:13–31; 13: Gen. 40:1–23; Mark 10:32–52; 14: Gen. 41:1–27; Mark 11:1–19.