Monday in Holy Week

A reading from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 11, verse 25:

Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.

Collect of the day:

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Prayer of St. Francis, exquisitely sung by John Michael Talbot (large screen view is best):

See also: Jesus in the Temple, and the Odd Business with the Fig Tree.