Friday, April 3, 2026

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Good Friday of the Lord's Passion: Perfection Through Suffering (A, B, C) 40

Questions

Adults: Can you say that you have grown through your experiences of physical or emotional suffering? Why or why not?

Children: How can the story of Jesus' suffering make it easier for you to face something painful or uncomfortable?

Key Passage

When you make his life an offering for sin, he shall see his offspring, and shall prolong his days; through him the will of the Lord shall prosper. (Isaiah 53:10)

Readings

First Reading • Suffering And Triumph Of The Servant Of The Lord

Isaiah 52:13—53:12 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 31:2+6, 12-13, 15-16, 17+25 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Second Reading • Jesus, Compassionate High Priest

Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • The Passion Of Our Lord Jesus Christ

John 18:1—19:42 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)