Today’s liturgy begins with a palm procession, commemorating Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Quickly the tone of the service changes as we meditate upon Jesus’ passion and death. Because this story is so central to our faith, we hear Matthew’s account of the passion today and John’s version on Good Friday. Though Jesus is obedient even unto death on the cross, he is exalted by God. We gather to remember his offering for the life of the world, and to be fed by his life-giving mercy. This holy week will culminate in the celebration of the Three Days of Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection.

PRAYER:

Everlasting God, in your endless love for the human race you sent our Lord Jesus Christ to take on our nature and to suffer death on the cross. In your mercy enable us to share in his obedience to your will and in the glorious victory of his resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

READINGS:

Matthew 21:1-11
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Philippians 2:5-11
Matthew 26:14-27:66

This Weeks Readings

MondayIsaiah 42:1-9
Hebrews 9:11-15
John 12:1-11
Psalm 36:5-11
TuesdayIsaiah 49:1-7
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
John 12:20-36
Psalm 71:1-14
WednesdayIsaiah 50:4-9a
Hebrews 12:1-3
John 13:21-32
Psalm 70
ThursdayExodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
FridayIsaiah 52:13-53:12
Hebrews 10:16-25
John 18:1-19:42
Psalm 22
SaturdayRomans 6:3-11
John 20:1-18
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