A.D. 1955 March 25

The Annunciation of the Lord (Lady Day)

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — Year B

A young woman will bear a son — Isaiah 7:10–14
Your name will be remembered — Psalm 45 or I love to do your will, O God — Psalm 40:5–10
The offering of Jesus’ body sanctifies us — Hebrews 10:4–10
The angel greets Mary — Luke 1:26–38

Liturgical Colors

White or Gold

The Friday Before the Fifth Sunday in Lent

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year B

Aaron’s responsibility for altar and atonement — Exodus 30:1–10
Create in me a clean heart — Psalm 51:1–12
Like Aaron the priest, Jesus is called by God — Hebrews 4:14–5:4
Many were looking for Jesus — John 11:55–57

Other lectionaries

Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year B

Aaron’s responsibility for altar and atonement — Exodus 30:1–10
Create in me a clean heart — Psalm 51:1–12
Jesus’s priesthood surpasses Aaron’s — Hebrews 4:14–5:4

Liturgical Colors

Purple