Holy Week Readings from the Gospel of Matthew - Year A

March 21, 2023
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As an alternative to reading from the gospel of John, especially on Good Friday, here are the equivalent readings from

The Gospel of Matthew – Year A

Entry into Jerusalem: Matthew 21:1–11
Anointing at Bethany: Matthew 26:6–13
Judas agrees to betray Jesus: Matthew 26:14–16
The Last Supper: Matthew 26:17–30
Peter’s denial foretold: Matthew 26:31–35
Praying in the garden: Matthew 26:36–46
The betrayal and arrest: Matthew 26:47–56
Jesus before the high priest: Matthew 26:57–68
The denial by Peter: Matthew 26:69–75
Jesus before Pilate: Matthew 27:1–2, 11–26
The crucifixion: Matthew 27:27–44
Jesus dies: Matthew 27:45–66
The women with Jesus: Matthew 27:55–56
The burial of Jesus: Matthew 27:57–66
The discovery of the empty tomb: Matthew 28:1–10