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Lenten Season · Fifth Sunday of Lent · Year A

If Third Scrutiny of the Elect: Romans 8:8-11

March 22, 2026

Christ Carrying the Cross, El Greco
Christ Carrying the Cross, El Greco, c. 1580Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · public domain
Roman Lectionary
GospelJohn 11:1-45 orJohn 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45Alt. GospelIf Third Scrutiny of the Elect: John 11:1-45 orJohn 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45
First ReadingEzek. 37:12-14Alt. 1st ReadingIf Third Scrutiny of the Elect: Ezekiel 37:12-14
Responsorial PsalmPs. 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (7)Alt. PsalmIf Third Scrutiny of the Elect: Psalm 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 (7)
Second ReadingRom. 8:8-11Alt. 2nd ReadingIf Third Scrutiny of the Elect: Romans 8:8-11

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