Readings - Sunday, 13 June 2021 – Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Proper 6)

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.

a) Psalm 20 Antiphon:
We trust in the name of the Lord our God.  (Ps 20:7b NIV)
OR
b) Psalm 92:1-4,12-15 Antiphon:
Your mighty deeds, O Lord, make me glad.  (Ps 92:4a TEV)

 

First Reading:
a) 1 Samuel 15:34 – 16:13 David anointed as king
b) Ezekiel 17:22-24 God’s promise of hope

Psalm:
a) Psalm 20 - a) Psalm 20 Antiphon:
b) Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 - b) Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 Antiphon:

Responsive Psalm:
Psalm 20 _standard
Psalm 20 _widescreen
Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 _standard
Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 _widescreen

Second Reading:
2 Corinthians 5:6-10(11-13)14-17 Living for Christ by faith

Gospel:
Mark 4:26-34 The growing seed; the mustard seed

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