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Lenten Season · Third Sunday of Lent · Year A

John 4:5-42 or John 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

March 8, 2026

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Roman Lectionary

GospelJohn 4:5-42 orJohn 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 Alt. GospelIf First Scrutiny of the Elect: John 4:5-42 orJohn 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

First ReadingExod. 17:3-7 Alt. 1st ReadingIf First Scrutiny of the Elect: Exodus 17:3-7

Responsorial PsalmPs. 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 (8)Alt. PsalmIf First Scrutiny of the Elect: Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 (8)

Second ReadingRom. 5:1-2, 5-8 Alt. 2nd ReadingIf First Scrutiny of the Elect: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8

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