Revised Common Lectionary: Upcoming Dates

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

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Lectionary 25 / Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Sunday, September 19

First Reading: Amos 8:4-7
Warnings to those who trample on the needy and poor
First Reading (Semi-continuous): Jeremiah 8:18--9:1
The Lord laments over Judah
Psalm: Psalm 113
The LORD lifts up the poor from the ashes. (Ps. 113:6)
Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 79:1-9
Deliver us and forgive us our sins, for your name's sake. (Ps. 79:9)
Second Reading: 1 Timothy 2:1-7
One God, one mediator--Christ Jesus--who gave himself for all people
Gospel: Luke 16:1-13
A shrewd manager: faithful in little, faithful in much; serving God/wealth
Liturgical Color: Green