A.D. 2001 March 25

The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Laetare Sunday)

James Tissot, The Fatted Calf, c. 1880, Fine Arts Museum of Nantes, Nantes, France.

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — Year C

Israel eats bread and grain — Joshua 5:9–12
Be glad, you righteous — Psalm 32
The mystery and ministry of reconciliation — II Corinthians 5:16–21
Parable of the forgiving father — Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32

Liturgical Colors

Purple (Rose optional)

The Annunciation of the Lord (Lady Day)

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — Year C

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