Sunday, September 5, 2010
Lectionary 23 / Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Sunday, September 5
First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Walk in the way of life and hold fast to God
First Reading (Semi-continuous): Jeremiah 18:1-11
Like a potter, the Lord will reshape Israel
Psalm: Psalm 1
Their delight is in the law of the LORD. (Ps. 1:2)
Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 (Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 NRSV)
You have searched me out and known me. (Ps. 139:1)
Second Reading: Philemon 1-21
Paul says: Receive Onesimus as a coworker
Gospel: Luke 14:25-33
Jesus says: Disciples, give up your possessions and carry the cross
Liturgical Color: Green
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Lectionary 24 / Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Sunday, September 12
First Reading: Exodus 32:7-14
Moses begs the LORD to turn from anger against the Hebrews
First Reading (Semi-continuous): Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Judgment is spoken against Jerusalem
Psalm: Psalm 51:1-11 (Psalm 51:1-10 NRSV)
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your lovingkindness. (Ps. 51:1)
Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 14
The LORD looks down from heaven upon us all. (Ps. 14:2)
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17
Christ Jesus came for sinners
Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
Looking for the lost sheep, silver coin: Jesus eating with sinners
Liturgical Color: Green
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Holy Cross Day
Tuesday, September 14
First Reading: Numbers 21:4b-9
Moses lifts up a bronze serpent in the wilderness
Psalm: Psalm 98:1-5 (Psalm 98:1-4 NRSV)
The LORD has done marvelous things. (Ps. 98:1)
Psalm (Alternate): Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38
God was their rock and the Most High God their redeemer. (Ps. 78:35)
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-24
The cross is the power of God to those who are being saved
Gospel: John 3:13-17
The Son of Man will be lifted up
Liturgical Color: Red