Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
In the absence of a bishop or priest, the preceding service may be led by a deacon or lay reader.
At services on this day other than the principal celebration, suitable portions of the preceding may be used.
At the Eucharist
When the Liturgy of the Palms immediately precedes the Eucharist, the celebration begins with the Salutation and Collect of the Day.
Let us pray.
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 TestamentIsaiah 45:21‑25,or Isaiah 52:13‑‑53:12
Psalm22:1‑21, or 22:1‑11
EpistlePhilippians 2:5‑11
The Passion Gospel is announced in the following manner
The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to _________.
The customary responses before and after the Gospel are omitted.
Year AMatthew 26:36—27:54(55‑66)or 27:1‑54(55‑66)
Year BMark 14:32—15:39(40‑47)or 15:1‑39(40‑47)
Year CLuke 22:39—23:49(50‑56)or 23:1‑49(50‑56)
272Palm Sunday
