A.D. 2012 March 25

The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Lessons

Revised Common Lectionary — Year B

A new covenant written on the heart — Jeremiah 31:31–34
Create in me a clean heart — Psalm 51:1–12 or I treasure your promise in my heart — Psalm 119:9–16
Through suffering Christ saves — Hebrews 5:5–10
The grain of wheat dying in the earth — John 12:20–33

Liturgical Colors

Purple

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