Maundy ThursdayApril 5, 2012
Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 (13)
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-17, 31b-35
Prayer of the Day
Holy God, source of all love, on the night of his betrayal, Jesus gave us a new commandment, to love one another as he loves us. Write this commandment in our hearts, and give us the will to serve others as he was the servant of all, your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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Eternal God, in the sharing of a meal your Son established a new covenant for all people, and in the washing of feet he showed us the dignity of service. Grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit these signs of our life in faith may speak again to our hearts, feed our spirits, and refresh our bodies, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
I give you a | new commandment,
that you love one another just as I | have loved you. (John 13:34)
Color: Scarlet/White
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Good FridayApril 6, 2012
Isaiah 52:13—53:12
Psalm 22 (1)
Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
John 18:1—19:42
Prayer of the Day
Almighty God, look with loving mercy on your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, to be given over to the hands of sinners, and to suffer death on the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
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Merciful God, your Son was lifted up on the cross to draw all people to himself. Grant that we who have been born out of his wounded side may at all times find mercy in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Look to Jesus, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregard- | ing its shame,
and has taken his seat at the right hand of the | throne of God. (Heb. 12:2)
Color: none
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Resurrection of Our Lord
Vigil of Easter
April 7, 2012
First Reading-Creation
Genesis 1:1–2:4a
Response: Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26 (1)
Second Reading-Flood
Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18, 8:6-18, 9:8-13
Response: Psalm 46 (7)
Third Reading-Testing of Abraham
Genesis 22:1-18
Response: Psalm 16 (11)
Fourth Reading-Deliverance at the Red Sea
Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21
Response: Exodus 15:1b-13, 17-18 (1)
Fifth Reading-Salvation Freely Offered to All
Isaiah 55:1-11
Response: Isaiah 12:2-6 (3)
Sixth Reading-The Wisdom of God
Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4b-6 or Baruch 3:9-15, 32–4:4
Response: Psalm 19 (8)
Seventh Reading-A New Heart and a New Spirit
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Response: Psalms 42 and 43 (42:2)
Eighth Reading-Valley of the Dry Bones
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Response: Psalm 143 (11)
Ninth Reading-The Gathering of God's People
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Response: Psalm 98 (4)
Tenth Reading-The Deliverance of Jonah
Jonah 1:1–2:1
Response: Jonah 2:2-3 [4-6] 7-9 (9)
Eleventh Reading-Clothed in the Garments of Salvation
Isaiah 61:1-4, 9-11
Response: Deuteronomy 32:1-4, 7, 36a, 43a (3-4)
Twelfth Reading-Deliverance from the Fiery Furnace
Daniel 3:1-29
Response: Song of the Three 35-65 (35)
New Testament Reading
Romans 6:3-11
Gospel
John 20:1-18
Prayer of the Day
Eternal giver of life and light, this holy night shines with the radiance of the risen Christ. Renew your church with the Spirit given us in baptism, that we may worship you in sincerity and truth and may shine as a light in the world, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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O God, you are the creator of the world, the liberator of your people, and the wisdom of the earth. By the resurrection of your Son free us from our fears, restore us in your image, and ignite us with your light, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Let us sing to the Lord, who has | triumphed gloriously;
our strength and our might, who has become | our salvation. Alleluia. (Exod. 15:1-2)
Color: White/Gold
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