Saint Mary’s lectionary texts have what Microsoft Word calls a “footer.” Each page of today’s lectionary has this footnote on every page. The first line is Lent 2, Tuesday: Mass. The appointed scriptures are in the second line: Isaiah 1:1–4, 16–20*; Psalm 50:7–15*; Ezekiel 18:31; Matthew 23:1–12. Today, there’s also a note in italics. The asterisks indicate whether there have been any changes in any of the appointed scriptures. In the case of the psalm, none is given—it’s almost always to shorten it. But today, the reason is that the appointed verses were not contiguous. So, in addition to the verses we read, 7 through 15, the lectionary includes verses 22–24. In normal times, we use the Prayer Book for said services. We don’t want to make it hard for people to participate.
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