Scriptures and Themes for Lent, Year B
Ash Wednesday
February 17, 2021
First Proclamation: Joel 2: 1-2; 12-17
Psalm: Psalm 51: 1-11
Second Proclamation: 2 Corinthians 5: 20-6: 2
Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6; 16-18
Theme: “Constant amidst Hypocrisy”
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First Sunday in Lent
February 21, 2021
First Proclamation: Genesis 9: 8-17
Psalm: Psalm 25: 1-11
Second Proclamation: 1 Peter 3: 18-22
Gospel: Mark 1: 9-13
Theme: “Steadfast amidst Temptation”
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Second Sunday in Lent
February 28, 2021
First Proclamation: Genesis 17: 1-7; 15-16
Psalm: Psalm 22: 22-31
Second Proclamation: Romans 4: 13-18
Gospel: Mark 8: 31-38
Theme: “Joyful amidst Self-denial”
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Third Sunday in Lent
March 7, 2021
First Proclamation: Exodus 20: 1-17
Psalm: Psalm 19: 7-14
Second Proclamation: 1 Corinthians 1: 18-25
Gospel: John 2: 13-22
Theme: “Constant amidst Exploitation”
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Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 14, 2021
First Proclamation: Numbers 21: 4-9
Psalm: Psalm 107: 1-2; 17-22
Second Proclamation: Ephesians 2: 1-9
Gospel: John 3: 14-21
Theme: “Steadfast amidst Darkness”
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Fifth Sunday in Lent
March 21, 2021
First Proclamation: Jeremiah 31: 31-34
Psalm: Psalm 51: 5-13
Second Proclamation: Hebrews 5: 5-10
Gospel: John 12: 20-28
Theme: “Joyful amidst Service”
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