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Lenten Season · Holy Saturday Seventh Reading · Year A

Psalm 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 (42:2) for baptisms or Psalm 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 (12a)

April 4, 2026

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Roman Lectionary

GospelMatt. 28:1-10

First ReadingEzek. 36:16-17a, 18-28 orIsa. 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 (3)

Responsorial PsalmPs. 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 (42:2) for baptisms orPs. 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 (12a)

Second ReadingRom. 6:3-11

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