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Readings - Sunday, 24 March 2024 – Palm/Passion Sunday, Year B
It is important to note that the readings given by the Revised Common Lectionary are intended to be used in the following way:
- The Palm Sunday gospel and psalm are used for the palm procession and/or entry into the church
- The Passion Sunday readings, psalm and gospel are for use in the service itself.
It is possible to omit the palm procession, and to use the Palm Sunday psalm and gospel in the service itself instead of the Passion psalm and gospel, but this may result in a rather odd mixture of triumphant jubilation and sorrowful reflection. When we observe the separation of the two themes, the day appropriately begins in shouts of joy, but ends in silence.
First Reading:
Mark 11:1-11 Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Procession)
John 12:12-16 Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Procession)
Isaiah 50:4-9a The obedience of the Lord’s servant
Psalm:
Psalm 118:1,2,19-29 (Procession) - Psalm 118:1,2,19-29 (Procession) Antiphon: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. (Ps 118:26 NRSV)
Psalm 31:9-16 - Psalm 31:9-16 Antiphon: Into your hands I commit my spirit. (Ps 31:5a NRSV)
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Philippians 2:5-11 Christ- the obedient servant and exalted Lord
Mark 14:1 – 15:47 Jesus’ suffering and death
Mark 15:1-39(40-47) (shorter version)
Printable, Formatted Readings
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For musical settings of the Psalms, go to Music
To browse Responsive Psalm Powerpoints go to Liturgical Resources
