Psalm, Gospel, Acclamation, Prayer for Ash Wednesday Year C
- Ngechent
- Feb 21
- 3 min read
Ash Wednesday Year C
R. (see 3a) Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
3 Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness;in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense.4 Thoroughly wash me from my guiltand of my sin cleanse me.R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
5 For I acknowledge my offense,and my sin is before me always:6AB “Against you only have I sinned,and done what is evil in your sight.”R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
12 A clean heart create for me, O God,and a steadfast spirit renew within me.13 Cast me not out from your presence,and your Holy Spirit take not from me.R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
14 Give me back the joy of your salvation,and a willing spirit sustain in me.17 O Lord, open my lips,and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.R. Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
Verse Before The Gospel – SEE Psalms 95:8
8 If today you hear his voice,harden not your hearts.
Gospel – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18Gospel – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18Gospel – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Jesus said to his disciples:1 “Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.
2 When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.
3 But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing,
4 so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.
5 “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.
6 But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.
16 “When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. They neglect their appearance, so that they may appear to others to be fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward.
17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
18 so that you may not appear to be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you.”
Prayer Inspired by Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Let us pray :
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with humble hearts, seeking to honor You in all that we do. Teach us, Lord, to perform righteous deeds not for the applause of men, but for Your glory alone. Help us to remember that true rewards come from You, not from the recognition of others.
When we give, may our generosity be a secret act of love, done without fanfare. Let us not seek the praise of the world, but rather find joy in knowing that You, who see in secret, will repay us abundantly.
In our prayers, guide us to seek solitude and intimacy with You. May we turn away from the desire for public acknowledgment, and instead, close the door to the distractions of the world. Let our prayers be sincere and heartfelt, knowing that You hear us in our quiet moments.
As we fast, remind us to focus on the spiritual nourishment that comes from You. Help us to maintain a joyful appearance, not seeking to show our sacrifices to others, but to draw closer to You in our hidden struggles.
Lord, we ask for the strength to live out these teachings in our daily lives. May our actions reflect Your love and grace, and may we always seek to please You above all else.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Ash Wednesday Year A
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