The Paschal Triduum
This page includes the Liturgy of the Word for:
Maundy Thursday: 9 April 2020
First Reading: Exodus 12.1-8,11-14: The passover meal
Responsorial Psalm: 116.1+5, 12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 (R. I Cor 10.16)
Response:
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11.23-26: The last supper
Gospel Acclamation:
Gospel: John 13.1-15: Perfect love – Jesus washes the disciples’ feet
Motet: Ubi Caritas – Maurice Duruflé
Translation:
Where charity and love are found, God is there.
The love of Christ has gathered us together into one.
Let us love and revere the living God;
and let us love one another with a sincere heart. Amen.
The Stripping of the Altars: Psalm 22
Response:
Good Friday: 10 April 2020
First Reading: Isaiah 52.13-53.12: The suffering servant
Responsorial Psalm: 31. 1+5, 11-12, 14-15, 26+24 (R. Luke 23.46)
Response:
Second Reading: Hebrews 4.14-16; 5.7-9: Jesus our high priest
Gospel Acclamation:
Gospel: John 18.1 – 19.42: The Passion of Christ
Reflection:
The Great Intercessions
Response:
Hymn: When I survey the wondrous Cross
Holy Saturday: 11 April 2020
The Exsultet:
Responses:
First Reading: Genesis 1:1, 26-31a: Creation
Responsorial Psalm: 104. 1-2a, 5-6, 10+12, 13-14, 14-15, 24+35c (R. Luke 30)
Response:
Second Reading: Exodus 14:15-31; 15.1a: God saves his people
Canticle: Exodus 15. 1-2, 3-5, 6-7, 17-18 (R. 1)
Response:
Third Reading: Ezekiel 36.16-17a, 18-28: Washed in pure water
Responsorial Psalm: 42.2, 4bcd; 43.3, 4 (R. 42.1)
Response:
Epistle: Romans 6:3-11: Christ, raised from the dead, will never die again
Gospel Acclamation:
Gospel: Matthew 28.1-10: Christ is risen!
Hymn: Christ the Lord is risen today