Readings - Sunday, 27 September 2020 – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year A (Proper 21).

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 78:1-4,12-16 Antiphon:

We will tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord.  (Ps 78:4b NRSV)

OR

Psalm 25:1-9 Antiphon:

Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love.  (Ps 25:6a NRSV)

First Reading:
a) Exodus 17:1-7 God gives water from a rock
b) Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 Individual responsibility for sin

Psalm:
a) Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 - a) Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 Antiphon:
b) Psalm 25:1-9 - b) Psalm 25:1-9 Antiphon:

Responsive Psalm:
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Psalm 78 _widescreen
Psalm 25_standard
Psalm 25_widescreen

Second Reading:
Philippians 2:1-13 The humility and exaltation of Christ

Gospel:
Matthew 21:23-32 Which son obeyed his father?

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