Old Testament – Exodus 12: 1–17
Psalms – 22 / 88
Epistle – I Corinthians 1: 18–25
Gospel – Mark 15: 21–41 / John 12:22–33

Collect: Our God of Compassion, our Parent, the source of every life, Lord, the refuge of the penitent, who loves, forgives and strengthens all who seek you: we behold your love revealed in the suffering of the Triune God on the cross for the sake of our salvation. Empower us, your people by filling us with your liberating spirit, that, like your Son we may faithfully participate in Your mission, to bring forth justice, set the oppressed free and be a voice for the voiceless. Use us as instruments of your peace, to proclaim the gospel of liberation and to reveal Christ through lives of compassion. We pray this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.