5th Sunday of Lent year A
Readings:
First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14 Ezekiel prophesies that the Lord is going to breathe new life into his people
Second Reading: Romans 8:8-11 We receive life through the Spirit of Christ dwelling in us
Gospel: John 11:3-7. 17. 20-27. 33b-45. In these weeks before our celebration of Easter, the raising of Lazarus points forward to the rising of Jesus from the dead.
Mass music for 6 April
Entrance: Lord Jesus, as we turn from sin (202 – tune 388)
Kyrie eleison (Taizé)
Psalm: said
Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory (unaccompanied)
Off: Lord accept the gifts we offer
Sanctus Celtic
Acclamation: Laudate Dominum (Taizé)
Agnus Dei — Plainchant
Comm: Instrumental followed by
I am the Bread of Life (629)
Recess: Lord, for tomorrow and its needs 940
