Readings:
Celebration of the Passion of the Lord
Mass is not celebrated.
I. Liturgy of Word:
readings, homily, solemn intercessions
II. The Adoration of the Holy Cross
III. Holy Communion
Is 52:13 – 53:12: He surrendered himself to death, while bearing the faults of many.
Ps 30:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25: R. Father, I put my life in your hands.
Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9: He learned obedience and became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him.
Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
Christ became obedient for us even to death, dying on the cross.
Therefore God raised him on high and gave him a name above all other names.
Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! (Phil 2:8-9)
Jn 18:1 – 19:42: The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.