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Lenten Season · Holy Saturday · Year A

Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10+12, 13-14, 24+35 (30) or Psalm 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20-22 (5b)

April 4, 2026

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Roman Lectionary

GospelMatt. 28:1-10

First ReadingGen. 1:1–2:2 orGen. 1:1, 26-31a

Responsorial PsalmPs. 104:1-2, 5-6, 10+12, 13-14, 24+35 (30) orPs. 33:4-5, 6-7, 12-13, 20-22 (5b)

Second ReadingRom. 6:3-11

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