Scriptures and Prayer for Friday after Ash Wednesday

Old Testament: Isaiah 58:1–9a

Psalter: Psalm 51:1–10

Gospel: Matthew 9:10–17
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Support us, O Lord, with your gracious favor through the fast we have begun; that as we observe it by bodily self-denial, so we may fulfill it with inner sincerity of heart; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.