Category Archives: Holy Week

Good Friday

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

It is finished. Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 Psalm 22:1-21 Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1 – 19:40 Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of our Lord. It is known as “Good” because of the new life brought about by … Continue reading →

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Maundy Thursday

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Many customs have marked the Thursday of Holy Week over the centuries. Originally no Holy Communion was celebrated during the week before Easter, but by the end of the fourth century some areas were holding a celebration on Thursday and … Continue reading →

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Holy Week

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The Church gives to its people the period of Holy Week as a solemn time to reflect on the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ and to prepare for the celebration of his resurrection from the dead. The … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday: Year A

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The Liturgy of the Palms Matthew 21:1-11 The Liturgy of the Word Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11 The Passion from Matthew 26: 14-27:66 or 27:11-54 In fulfillment of an ancient prophecy, Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey. Crowds … Continue reading →

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Trinity Sunday, Year C

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The Spirit of Truth Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31 Psalm 8 (or Canticle 2 or 13) Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 Jesus tells his friends he will be leaving them so that the Spirit of truth whom he will send from the … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday: Year C

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Jesus’ Passion Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 22:14 – 23:56 For most Episcopal churches, Palm Sunday is the blending of two liturgies – the Liturgy of the Palms and the Liturgy of the Passion. At one time worship … Continue reading →

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Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music offers commentary on Holy Week liturgies | Episcopal Church

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The Episcopal Church Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (SCLM) is offering a commentary on some of the lectionary texts for Holy Week (March 24-31). This commentary will focus on texts that are linked to the sometimes unintended anti-Judaism which … Continue reading →

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Updated Holy Week Liturgies in the BCP

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The Episcopal Church Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (SCLM) has issued the following statement concerning inconsistencies between the Revised Common Lectionary and the Holy Week Liturgies of the Book of Common Prayer. The statement was prepared during the SCLM meeting in … Continue reading →

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The Lectionary for Holy Week

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Sharon Ely Pearson

[Episcopal News Service] The Episcopal Church’s Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (SCLM) issued a statement March 24 concerning inconsistencies between the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) and the Holy Week liturgies of the Book of Common Prayer. The statement was prepared … Continue reading →

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