A.D. 2042 March 30

The Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday)

Lessons

Those who do not observe the procession with palms and do not wish to use the passion gospel may substitute the gospel and psalm indicated for the Liturgy of the Palms for the gospel and psalm indicated for the Liturgy of the Passion. Whenever possible, the whole passion narrative should be read.

Revised Common Lectionary — Year B

Liturgy of the Palms

Jesus enters Jerusalem — Mark 11:1–11 or Jesus enters Jerusalem — John 12:12–16
The Passover praise psalm — Psalm 118:1–2, 19–29

Liturgy of the Passion

The servant submits to suffering — Isaiah 50:4–9a
I commend my spirit — Psalm 31:9–16
Death on a cross — Philippians 2:5–11
The passion and death of Jesus — Mark 14:1–15:47 or 15:1–39

Liturgical Colors

Red