Weekly Scripture Readings

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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
Psalm: Psalm 1
Their delight is in the law of the LORD. (Ps. 1:2)
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

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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
Psalm: Psalm 51:1-11 (Psalm 51:1-10 NRSV)
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your lovingkindness. (Ps. 51:1)
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

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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