Readings - Sunday, 17 October 2021 -Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Proper 24)

Note: There are two sets of first readings (with accompanying Psalms) given for the Sundays after Pentecost: (a) a new semi-continuous set, and (b) a set related thematically to the gospels (as in the earlier form of the lectionary). It is intended that either one of these two sets be used throughout and that they not be mixed.

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First Reading:
a) Job 38:1-7 (34-41) The Lord challenges Job
b) Isaiah 53:4-12 The suffering servant

Psalm:
a) Psalm 104:1-9,24,35c - a) Psalm 104:1-9,24,35c Antiphon: The earth is full of your creatures, (O Lord,) in wisdom you have made them all. (Ps 104:24c,b NRSV)
b) Psalm 91:9-16 - b) Psalm 91:9-16 Antiphon: You have made the Lord your refuge, the Most High your dwelling place. (Ps 91:9 NRSV)

Responsive Psalm:
Psalm 104:1-9,24,35c
Psalm 104:1-9,24,35c
Psalm 91:9-16
Psalm 91:9-16

Second Reading:
Hebrews 5:1-10 Jesus our great high priest

Gospel:
Mark 10:35-45 The request of James and John

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