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Monday in Holy Week (Year C)Monday, March 29First Reading: Isaiah 42:1-9The servant brings forth justicePsalm: Psalm 36:5-11Your people take refuge under the shadow of your wings. (Ps. 36:7)Second Reading: Hebrews 9:11-15The redeeming blood of ChristGospel: John 12:1-11Mary anoints the feet of JesusLiturgical Color: Scarlet or Purple

Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday (Year C)Sunday, March 28First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9aThe servant of the LORD submits to sufferingPsalm: Psalm 31:9-16Into your hands, O LORD, I commend my spirit. (Ps. 31:5)Second Reading: Philippians 2:5-11Humbled to the point of death on a crossGospel: Luke 22:14–23:56The passion of the LordGospel (Alternate): Luke 23:1-49The passion of the LordLiturgical Color: Scarlet or Purple

Fifth Sunday in Lent (Year C)Sunday, March 21First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21The LORD gives water in the wilderness to the chosen peoplePsalm: Psalm 126Those who sowed with tears will reap with songs of joy. (Ps. 126:6)Second Reading: Philippians 3:4b-14To know Christ and his resurrection, to share in his sufferingsGospel: John 12:1-8Mary anoints Jesus for his burialLiturgical Color: Purple

Joseph, Guardian of JesusFriday, March 19First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:4, 8-16The LORD will make a house for David, an everlasting kingdomPsalm: Psalm 89:1-29Your steadfast love, O LORD, is established forever. (Ps. 89:2)Second Reading: Romans 4:13-18The descendants of Abraham inherit not through the law, but through faithGospel: Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24aAn angel tells Joseph that Mary’s child will be the SaviorLiturgical Color: White

Annunciation of Our LordThursday, March 25First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14A young woman will bear a sonPsalm: Psalm 40:5-11 (Psalm 45 NRSV)I love to do your will, O my God, O my God. (Ps. 40:9)Psalm (Alternate): Psalm 45 (Psalm 40:5-10 NRSV)I will make your name to be remembered from one generation to another. (Ps. 45:18)Second Reading: Hebrews 10:4-10The offering of Jesus’ body sanctifies usGospel: Luke 1:26-38The angel greets MaryLiturgical Color: White

Fourth Sunday in Lent (Year C)Sunday, March 14First Reading: Joshua 5:9-12Israel eats bread and grain, the produce of the landPsalm: Psalm 32Be glad, you righteous, and rejoice in the LORD. (Ps. 32:12)Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21The mystery and ministry of reconciliationGospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32The parable of the prodigal father and the repentant sonLiturgical Color: Purple

Third Sunday in Lent (Year C)Sunday, March 7First Reading: Isaiah 55:1-9Everyone who thirsts, come to the water; seek the LORDPsalm: Psalm 63:1-8O God, eagerly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you. (Ps. 63:1)Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13Israel, baptized in cloud and seas, ate the same spiritual food as ChristiansGospel: Luke 13:1-9Unless you repent, you will perish: parable of the fig treeLiturgical Color: Purple

Tuesday in Holy Week (Year C)Tuesday, March 30First Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7The servant brings salvation to earth’s endsPsalm: Psalm 71:1-14From my mother’s womb you have been my strength. (Ps. 71:6)Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31Christ crucified, the wisdom of GodGospel: John 12:20-36The hour has comeLiturgical Color: Scarlet or Purple

Wednesday in Holy Week (Year C)Wednesday, March 31First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9aThe servant is vindicated by GodPsalm: Psalm 70Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. (Ps. 70:1)Second Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3Look to Jesus, who endured the crossGospel: John 13:21-32The departure of Jesus’ betrayerLiturgical Color: Scarlet or Purple

Maundy Thursday (Year C)Thursday, April 1First Reading: Exodus 12:1-4 11-14The passover of the LORDPsalm: Psalm 116:1, 10-17 (Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 NRSV)I will take the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. (Ps. 116:11)Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26Proclaim the Lord’s death until he comesGospel: John 13:1-17, 31b-35The service of Christ: footwashing and mealLiturgical Color: Scarlet or White

Good Friday (Year C)Friday, April 2First Reading: Isaiah 52:13–53:12The suffering servantPsalm: Psalm 22My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Ps. 22:1)Second Reading: Hebrews 10:16-25The way to God is opened by Jesus’ deathSecond Reading (Alternate): Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9Jesus is our merciful high priestGospel: John 18:1–19:42The passion and death of ChristLiturgical Color: None

Lectionary 30 / Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year A)Sunday, October 23First Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18Holiness revealed in acts of justiceFirst Reading (Semi-continuous): Deuteronomy 34:1-12The death of MosesPsalm: Psalm 1Their delight is in the law of the LORD. (Ps. 1:2)Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17Show your servants your works, and your splendor to their children. (Ps. 90:16)Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8The apostle’s tender care for the ThessaloniansGospel: Matthew 22:34-46Two great commandments: love for God and neighborLiturgical Color: Green

Matthew, Apostle and EvangelistWednesday, September 21First Reading: Ezekiel 2:8–3:11A prophet to the house of IsraelPsalm: Psalm 119:33-40Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes. (Ps. 119:33)Second Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10By grace you have been saved through faithGospel: Matthew 9:9-13Jesus calls to Matthew: Follow meLiturgical Color: Red

Wednesday in Holy Week (Year B)Wednesday, April 4First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9aThe servant is vindicated by GodPsalm: Psalm 70Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. (Ps. 70:1)Second Reading: Hebrews 12:1-3Look to Jesus, who endured the crossGospel: John 13:21-32The departure of Jesus’ betrayerLiturgical Color: Scarlet or Purple

Second Sunday of Easter (Year B)Sunday, April 15First Reading: Acts 4:32-35The believers’ common lifePsalm: Psalm 133How good and pleasant it is to live together in unity. (Ps. 133:1)Second Reading: 1 John 1:1–2:2Walking in the lightGospel: John 20:19-31Beholding the wounds of the risen ChristLiturgical Color: White

Joseph, Guardian of JesusMonday, March 19First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:4, 8-16The LORD will make a house for David, an everlasting kingdomPsalm: Psalm 89:1-29Your steadfast love, O LORD, is established forever. (Ps. 89:2)Second Reading: Romans 4:13-18The descendants of Abraham inherit not through the law, but through faithGospel: Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24aAn angel tells Joseph that Mary’s child will be the SaviorLiturgical Color: White

Lectionary 33 / Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost (Year A) Sunday, November 13 First Reading: Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 The day of the LORD First Reading (Semi-continuous): Judges 4:1-7 The judgeship of Deborah Psalm: Psalm 90:1-8 12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. (Ps. 90:12) Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 123 Our eyes look to you, O God, until you show us your mercy. (Ps. 123:3) Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Be alert for the day of the Lord Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 The story of the slaves entrusted with talents Liturgical Color: Green [...]

Andrew, ApostleWednesday, November 30First Reading: Ezekiel 3:16-21A sentinel for the house of IsraelPsalm: Psalm 19:1-6Their sound has gone out into all lands. (Ps. 19:4)Second Reading: Romans 10:10-18Faith comes from what is heard through the word of GodGospel: John 1:35-42Jesus calls AndrewLiturgical Color: Red