Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament
Isaiah 50:4-9
Officiant: The Word of the Lord. The People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm
Psalm
31
*At the end of the Psalms this is sung or said Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
New Testament
Philippians 2:5-11
Officiant: The Word of the Lord. The People: Thanks be to God.
Gospel
Mark 11:1-19
Deacon:The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you. Or And with your spirit
Deacon: May the Lord be on our minds, on our lips, and on our hearts as we hear His Holy Gospel. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark.
People: Glory to You, Lord Christ.
Deacon: We are reading from Mark's Gospel chapter 11, beginning at verse 1.
1 Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; 2 and He said to them, 'Go into the village opposite you; and as soon as you have entered it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has sat. Loose it and bring it. 3 And if anyone says to you, 'Why are you doing this?' say, 'The Lord has need of it,' and immediately he will send it here.' 4 So they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door outside on the street, and they loosed it. 5 But some of those who stood there said to them, 'What are you doing, loosing the colt?' 6 And they spoke to them just as Jesus had commanded. So they let them go. 7 Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their clothes on it, and He sat on it. 8 And many spread their clothes on the road, and others cut down leafy branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 Then those who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: 'Hosanna! 'Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!' 10 Blessed is the kingdom of our father David That comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!' 11 And Jesus went into Jerusalem and into the temple. So when He had looked around at all things, as the hour was already late, He went out to Bethany with the twelve. 12 Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. 14 In response Jesus said to it, 'Let no one eat fruit from you ever again.' And His disciples heard it. 15 So they came to Jerusalem. Then Jesus went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. 16 And He would not allow anyone to carry wares through the temple. 17 Then He taught, saying to them, 'Is it not written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations'? But you have made it a 'den of thieves.' ' 18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it and sought how they might destroy Him; for they feared Him, because all the people were astonished at His teaching. 19 When evening had come, He went out of the city.
After the Gospel reading, the deacon elevates the book and says:
Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to You, Lord Christ.
Prayers of the People
Brothers and sisters, God will never leave us nor forsake us. Trusting in God's mercy let us bring our needs before the Lord of all.
That the Church will boldly proclaim Jesus as Lord of all.
That we, following the call on every saint's life, will work to seek justice for the poor, the oppressed, the marginalized and the unwanted child.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That nations who pursue violence and war will humble themselves and strive for peace.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That those who are persecuted for their faith will receive the grace necessary to endure until their deliverance comes.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That those who are preparing for Confirmation will be empowered by the Holy Spirit to bring the Gospel to future generations.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That we will have ears to hear and a heart to respond to what God is calling us to do.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That those who are suffering from addictions will trust that their victory is in Christ Jesus.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
That those who have lost loved ones and those who are near death will be comforted by the promise of the resurrection.
Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer.
Faithful God, Your Son Jesus was hailed as a King and then suffered the agony of the cross that we might be redeemed.
Hear our prayer and give us the grace to worship Him as Lord of all to the glory of Your name,AMEN