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Friday of the Passion of the Lord (Good Friday) of Friday April 7, 2023

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April 7, 2023

According to the Church’s ancient tradition, no Mass is celebrated today. The celebration of the Lord’s passion consists of three parts: the Liturgy of the Word, the Adoration of the Holy Cross, and the Reception of Holy Communion. The celebration begins in silence, and all kneel when the priest prostrates himself or kneels before the altar. 

Texts of the day

Texts of the day

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First reading

First Reading  (Isaiah 52:13–53:12)

See, my servant shall prosper,     he shall be raised highand greatly exalted. Even as many wereamazed at him—     so marred was his lookbeyond humansemblance     and his appearance beyond that of the sons of man—...

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Psalm

Responsorial Psalm  (Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25)

In you, O LORD, I take refuge;     let me never be put to shame. In your justice rescue me. Into your hands I commend my spirit;     you will redeem me, O LORD, O faithful God. R·...

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Second reading

Second Reading  (Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9)

Brothers and sisters: Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to...

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Gospel

Gospel  (John 18:1–19:42)

N The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.     Jesus went out with his disciples across the Kidron valley to where there was a garden, into which he and his disciples entered. Judas his betrayer also...

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“I thirst”

In all of their convents, the Missionaries of Charity have a crucifix on the wall with the words of Jesus from today’s gospel inscribed next to it: “I thirst.” They are constantly reminded that their order was founded to satiate...

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