Morning Prayer

Almighty God, our heavenly Father,
renew in us the gifts of your mercy;
increase our faith,
strengthen our hope,
enlighten our understanding,
widen our charity,
and make us ready to serve you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

(Lesser Feasts and Fasts: Wednesday in the fifth week of Lent)