Daily Reflections

First Reading
Isaiah 52:13—53:12

Reflection
Vicarious Suffering

Psalm
Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25

Second Reading
Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:5-9

Gospel
The Passion Narrative
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Collection of five reflections in the next article.
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Previous Reflections
Readings, Psalm, and General Reflection
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Collection of three reflections in the previous article.
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Passion Narrative
The Arrest, Preliminary Hearing and The Trial Before Pilate
John 18:1—19:16

Passion Narrative
The Trial Before Pilate and The Crucifixion Itself
John 19:1-24

Passion Narrative
Jesus, Mary, and the Church
John 19:25-27

Passion Narrative
Handing Over the Spirit, Blood and Water
John 19:28-37

Passion Narrative
The Burial & Summary
John 19:38-42

First Reading
Genesis 1:1—2:2

Psalm
Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35

Second Reading
Genesis 22:1-18

Third Reading
Exodus 14:15—15:1

Fourth Reading
Isaiah 54:5-14

Fifth Reading
Isaiah 55:1-11

Sixth Reading
Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4

Seventh Reading
Ezekiel 36:16-17A, 18-28

Reflection
Paschal Sermon of St. John Chrysostom

First Reading
Acts 10:34a,37-43

Psalm
Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23

Second Reading
First Choice: Colossians 3:1-4
Second Choice: 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8

Gospel
First Choice: John 20:1-9
Second Choice: Luke 24:1-12

An Ancient Holy Saturday Homily
Roman Breviary, IV, 496-98
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