Readings - Sunday, 2 August 2020 – Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A (Proper 13).

Note: There are two sets of first readings (with accompanying Psalms) given for the Sundays after Pentecost: (a) a 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.

Psalm 17:1-7,15 Antiphon:
In righteousness I will see your face.  (Ps 17:15a NIV)

OR

Psalm 145:8, 9,14-21 Antiphon:
The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season.  (Ps 145:15 NRSV)

 

First Reading:
a) Genesis 32:22-31 Jacob wrestles with God
b) Isaiah 55:1-5 Invitation to the thirsty

Psalm:
a) Psalm 17:1-7,15 - a) Psalm 17:1-7,15 Antiphon:
b) Psalm 145:8, 9,14-21 - b) Psalm 145:8, 9,14-21 Antiphon:

Responsive Psalm:
Psalm 17:1-7,15 standard
Psalm 17:1-7,15 widecreen
Psalm 145:8, 9,14-21 standard
Psalm 145:8, 9,14-21 widescreen

Second Reading:
Romans 9:1-5 Paul's sorrow for his own people

Gospel:
Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus feeds the five thousand

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