The Third Sunday in Lent

The collect for today, the Third Sunday in Lent, from The Book of Common Prayer (Canadian, 1962):

WE beseech thee, Almighty God, look upon the hearty desires of thy humble servants and stretch forth the right hand of thy Majesty to be our defence against all our enemies; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle: Ephesians 5:1-14
The Gospel: St Luke 11:14-26

Antonio Gionimo (attrib.), Christ and the Possessed ManArtwork: Antonio Gionimo (attrib.), Christ and the Possessed Man, early 18th century. Oil on canvas, Quadreria di Palazzo Magnani, Bologna.

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