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Good Friday First reading Isaiah 52:13-53:12 The servant of the Lord, an expiatory Sacrifice See, my servant will prosper,he shall be lifted up, exalted, rise to great heights. As the crowds were appalled on seeing him– so disfigured did he lookthat he seemed no longer human –so will the crowds be astonished at him,and kings stand … Read moreFri 3 April

Maundy Thursday First reading Exodus 12:1-8,11-14 The Passover is a day of festival for all generations, for ever The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt:‘This month is to be the first of all the others for you, the first month of your year. Speak to the whole community of Israel … Read moreThu 2 April

Wednesday of Holy Week First reading Isaiah 50:4-9 Who thinks he has a case against me? Let him approach me The Lord has given mea disciple’s tongue.So that I may know how to reply to the weariedhe provides me with speech.Each morning he wakes me to hear,to listen like a disciple.The Lord has opened my … Read moreWed 1 April

Tuesday of Holy Week First reading Isaiah 49:1-6 I will make you the light of the nations so that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth Islands, listen to me,pay attention, remotest peoples.The Lord called me before I was born,from my mother’s womb he pronounced my name. He made my mouth a … Read moreTue 31 March

Monday of Holy Week First reading Isaiah 42:1-7 Here is my chosen one in whom my soul delights Here is my servant whom I uphold,my chosen one in whom my soul delights.I have endowed him with my spiritthat he may bring true justice to the nations. He does not cry out or shout aloud,or make … Read moreMon 30 March

Palm Sunday First reading Isaiah 50:4-7 I did not cover my face against insult: I know I shall not be shamed The Lord has given mea disciple’s tongue.So that I may know how to reply to the weariedhe provides me with speech.Each morning he wakes me to hear,to listen like a disciple.The Lord has opened … Read moreSun 29 March

Saturday of the 5th week of Lent First reading Ezekiel 37:21-28 I will bring them home and make them one nation The Lord says this: ‘I am going to take the sons of Israel from the nations where they have gone. I shall gather them together from everywhere and bring them home to their own … Read moreSat 28 March

Friday of the 5th week of Lent First reading Jeremiah 20:10-13 He has delivered the soul of the needy from the hands of evil men Jeremiah said:I hear so many disparaging me,‘“Terror from every side!”Denounce him! Let us denounce him!’All those who used to be my friendswatched for my downfall,‘Perhaps he will be seduced into … Read moreFri 27 March

Thursday of the 5th week of Lent First reading Genesis 17:3-9 Abraham, the father of a multitude of nations Abram bowed to the ground and God said this to him, ‘Here now is my covenant with you: you shall become the father of a multitude of nations. You shall no longer be called Abram; your … Read moreThu 26 March

The Annunciation of the Lord First reading Isaiah 7:10-14,8:10 The maiden is with child The Lord spoke to Ahaz and said, ‘Ask the Lord your God for a sign for yourself coming either from the depths of Sheol or from the heights above.’ ‘No,’ Ahaz answered ‘I will not put the Lord to the test.’Then … Read moreWed 25 March