Scriptures and Themes for Holy Week, Year B
Palm Sunday
March 28, 2021
At the Blessing of the Psalms: Mark 11: 1-11
First Proclamation: Isaiah 50: 4-9
Psalm: Psalm 31: 9-15
Second Proclamation: Philippians 2: 5-11
Gospel: Mark 15: 1-20 or Mark 14: 32-15: 39
Theme: “The Glory of His Humility”
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Monday in Holy Week
March 29, 2021
First Proclamation: Isaiah 42: 1-9
Psalm: Psalm 36: 5-11
Second Proclamation: Hebrews 9: 11-15
Gospel: John 12: 1-11
Theme: “The Glory of His Blood”
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Tuesday in Holy Week
March 30, 2021
First Proclamation: Isaiah 49: 1-7
Psalm: Psalm 71: 1-7; 10-13
Second Proclamation: 1 Corinthians 1: 18-24
Gospel: John 12: 44-50
Theme: “The Glory of His Words”
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Wednesday in Holy Week
March 31, 2021
First Proclamation: Isaiah 50: 4-9
Psalm: Psalm 70
Second Proclamation: Hebrews 12: 1-3
Gospel: John 13: 21-32
Theme: “The Glory of His Endurance”
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Maundy Thursday
April 1, 2021
First Proclamation: Exodus 12: 1-8; 11-14
Psalm: Psalm 116: 1-2; 12-14; 16
Second Proclamation: 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26
Gospel: John 13: 1-15
Theme: “The Glory of His Servanthood”
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Good Friday
April 2, 2021
First Proclamation: Isaiah 53: 1-12
Psalm: Psalm 22
Second Proclamation: Hebrews 4: 14-16
Gospel: John 18: 1-19: 42
Theme: “The Glory of His Cross”
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Holy Saturday
April 3, 2021
First Proclamation: Job 14: 1-14
Psalm: Psalm 31: 1-4; 15-16
Second Proclamation: 1 Peter 4: 1-8
Gospel: Matthew 27: 57-66
Theme: “The Glory of His Rest”
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