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IN THIS WEEK’S READINGS

Sunday Readings

Reading I

Isaiah 50:4-7
He opens my ear that I may hear.
Background

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24

Reading II

Philippians 2:6-11
He emptied himself, taking the form of a slave.
Background

Gospel

Mark 14:1-15:47
The passion of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Background

Connecting to the Sunday Gospel

Adult Gospel PDF

Lectionary Link

Sunday readings, backgrounds and questions of the week for lectionary-connected lifelong catechesis.

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Articles written with the needs and interests of priests and deacons in mind.

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Dominican fathers will begin a 478-mile, one-month pilgrimage from New Orleans to Memphis, Tenn., May 29.

‘Mobile confessional’ new evangelization tool

A converted ambulance will bring the Sacrament of Reconciliation to the peripheries of Lafayette, La.

Documentary an inspiring look at ‘Way of St. James’

'Footprints' follows pilgrims on the nearly 600-mile hike through France, Spain.