Fifth Sunday in Lent: God’s Word against Us Meets God's Word for Us (Jer 31.31-34; Psa 51.1-12; Heb 5.5-10; John 12.20-33)
Fifth Sunday in Lent: God’s Word against Us Meets God's Word for Us Jer 31.31-34 ; Psa 51.1-12; Heb 5.5-10; John 12.20-33 Prayer of Invocation Father, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Prayer of Illumination Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are reflected upon and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you have to say to us today. Amen. Proclamation We entered this season of Lent with a courageous prayer: “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me, and know my thoughts! See if there be any idolatrous way in me, and lea