Fifth and final week of Lent

Jesus is Anointed for Death

Isaiah 4:3:16-21

Psalm 126

Philippians 3:4b-14

John 12:1-8

Prayer: O Christ, we give thanks for Mary and all your disciples for their faith and their witness to your love and mercy. As we follow you to the cross during this season of Lent, grant us courage and determination so that we might urge our elected officials to end hunger and poverty. Amen.

Action: Parts of Africa are suffering the most severe drought in more than 50 years. Urge your members of Congress to increase funding for global nutrition, which includes programs to help farmers grow crops that can withstand climate change. To find out how you can make a difference visit bread.org/ol.