Readings - Sunday, 1 August 2021 – Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Proper 13)

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.

First Reading:
a) 2 Samuel 11:26 – 12:13a David’s sin is condemned
b) Exodus 16:2-4,9-15 The manna and the quails

Psalm:
Psalm 51:1-12 - Psalm 51:1-12 Antiphon: I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. (Ps 51:3 NRSV)
Psalm 78:23-29 - Psalm 78:23-29 Antiphon: The Lord rained down on them manna to eat. (Ps 78:24 NRSV)

Responsive Psalm:
Psalm 51:1-12 _standard
Psalm 51:1-12 _widescreen
Psalm 78:23-29_standard
Psalm 78:23-29_widescreen

Second Reading:
Ephesians 4:1-16 Unity in the body of Christ

Gospel:
John 6:24-35 Jesus the bread of God gives life to the world

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