Ash Wednesday 2025

Lectionary Readings

Joel 2:1–2, 12–17
The day of the Lord is coming; return to God with all your heart.

or Isaiah 58:1–12
The fast God chooses: do justice, release captives, help the poor.

Psalm 51:1–17
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new spirit within me.

2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10
Be reconciled to God in Christ; now is the day of salvation!

Matthew 6:1–6, 16–21
Don’t flaunt your fasting and prayer; store up treasure in heaven.