Scriptures and Prayer for the Fifth Sunday in Lent

Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Epistle: Hebrews 5:5-10

Gospel: John 12:20-33

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God of the living, through baptism we pass from the shadow of death to the light of the resurrection. Remain with us and give us hope that, rejoicing in the gift of the Spirit who gives life to our mortal flesh, we may be clothed with the garment of immortality, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.