Revised Common Lectionary

Reprinted from Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings, copyright (C) 2005 Consultation on Common Text.

Preparation for Sunday

Thursday

• Blessed is the one who comes – Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
• The feast of unleavened bread – Deuteronomy 16:1-8
• Paul’s plea for Christ-like humility – Philippians 2:1-11

Friday

• Blessed is the one who comes – Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
• God will restore and cleanse from sin – Jeremiah 33:1-9
• Shine like stars in the world – Philippians 2:12-18

Saturday

• Blessed is the one who comes – Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
• In a place of desolation, God will bring gladness – Jeremiah 33:10-16
• Jesus approaches Jerusalem – Mark 10:32-34, 46-52

Liturgy of the Palms

• The passover praise psalm – Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
• Jesus enters Jerusalem – Mark 11:1-11 or
• Jesus enters Jerusalem – John 12:12-16

Liturgy of the Passion

• The servant submits to suffering – Isaiah 50:4-9a
• I commend my spirit – Psalm 31:9-16
• Death on a cross – Philippians 2:5-11
• The passion and death of Jesus – Mark 14:1-15:47 or
• The passion and death of Jesus – Mark 15:1-39 [40-47]

Monday – Wednesday of Holy Week

Monday in Holy Week

• The servant brings forth justice, Isaiah 42:1-9
• Refuge under the shadow of your wings, Psalm 36:5-11
• The blood of Jesus redeems for eternal life, Hebrews 9:11-15
• Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus, John 12:1-11

Tuesday in Holy Week

• The servant brings salvation to earth’s end, Isaiah 49:1-7
• From my mother’s womb you have been my strength, Psalm 71:1-14
• The cross of Christ reveals God’s power and wisdom, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
• Jesus speaks of his death, John 12:20-36

Wednesday in Holy Week

• The servant is vindicated by God, Isaiah 50:4-9a
• Be pleased, O God, to deliver me, Psalm 70
• Look to Jesus, who endured the cross, Hebrews 12:1-3
• Jesus foretells his betrayal, John 13:21-32