A.D. 2005 March 25
Good Friday
Moustafa Farroukh, Christ Taken Down from the Cross, 1926, possibly in the Sursock Museum, Beirut, Lebanon.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year A
- The suffering servant — Isaiah 52:13–53:12
- Why have you forsaken me? — Psalm 22
- The way to God is opened — Hebrews 10:16–25 or The merciful high priest — Hebrews 4:14–16; 5:7–9
- The passion and death of Jesus — John 18:1–19:42
Liturgical Colors
Red
The Annunciation of the Lord (Lady Day)
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year A
- 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