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Holy Week · Good Friday · Year C

Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 (Luke 23:46)

April 14, 2028

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Roman Lectionary
GospelJohn 18:1–19:42
First ReadingIsa. 52:13-53:12
Responsorial PsalmPs. 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 (Luke 23:46)
Second ReadingHeb. 4:14-16; 5:7-9

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Commentary

Psalm 31:9-16 Commentary CEP (Center for Excellence in Preaching)

A Reformed preaching-focused reading of the psalm Jesus prays from the cross on Good Friday.

Psalm 31 Haydock Commentary Online

The Catholic Douay-Rheims commentary on the verse Christ himself quotes while dying, into your hands I commend my spirit.

Background & Word Study

Psalms 31 Sefaria

The Hebrew text of the lament psalm that supplies Jesus' last words in Luke's passion account.

The Church Fathers

Exposition on Psalm 31 (Augustine) NewAdvent

Augustine's patristic exposition of the same psalm Christ prays on the cross.

Sermons & Reflections

Good Friday of the Lord's Passion Agape Bible Study

A Catholic lay Bible study walkthrough of the Good Friday readings, including the psalm's place in the liturgy.

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