Daily Lenten Devotion: Edits from the Propers

A daily and edited selection of the Propers for the Day from the Sacrifice of the Mass – in both English & Latin – for the entire Lenten season (excluding Sundays): a quick & easy manner to keep abreast of Mother Church’s teachings, inspirations & admonishments for this great penitential season; compiled for those who cannot assist daily.

N.b. This is a work-in-progress, days & weeks will be added as we progress through Great Lent.

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First WEEK OF LENT (EMBER WEEK)

~ Following the First Sunday; from Monday 23rd Feb, 2026 ~

Monday (1st Week)

Introit (Ps. 122.2)
AS the eyes of servants are on the hands of their masters, so are our eyes on the Lord, our God, till He have mercy on us. Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy on us. Ps. To Thee I lift up mine eyes, Who art enthroned in heaven. Glory be .. – As the eyes ..

Collect
CONVERT us, O God our Saviour: and that this fast of Lent may profit us, instruct our minds with Thy heavenly teaching. Through our Lord ..

Lesson: Ezechiel 34, 11-16

Gradual:
BEHOLD, O God, our Protector, and look upon Thy servants O Lord God of hosts, hear the prayers of Thy servants.

Gospel: St. Matthew 25, 31-46

Offertory:
I WILL lift up my eyes, and consider Thy wonders, O Lord, that Thou mayest teach me Thy justices; give me understanding, and I will learn Thy commandments.

Communion:
AMEN I say to you: What did to one of my least ones, you did to Me: come ye blessed of My Father, possess you the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

 

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TUESday (1st Week)

Introit (Ps. 89, 1,2)
LORD, Thou hast been our refuge from generation to generation; from everlasting to everlasting Thou art. Ps. Before the mountains were begotten and the earth and the world were brought forth, from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God. Glory be .. – Lord ..

Collect
LOOK down, O Lord, upon Thy household, and grant that our minds, chastened by mortification of the flesh, may glow in Thy sight with desire of Thee. Through our Lord ..

Lesson: Isaias 55, 6-11

Gradual:
LET my prayer be directed as incense in Thy sigh, O Lord. The lifting up of my hands as evening sacrifice.

Gospel: St. Matthew 21, 10-17

Offertory:
I HAVE put my trust in Thee, O Lord. I said: Thou art my God, my times are in Thy hands.

Communion:
WHEN I called upon Thee, Thou didst hear me, O God of my justice; when I was in distress, Thou hast enlarged me; have mercy on me, O Lord, and hear my prayer.

 

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EMBER WEDNESDAY (1st Week)