Readings - Sunday, 10 October 2021 -Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Proper 23)

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) Job 23:1-9,16,17 Job’s complaint against God
b) Amos 5:6,7, 10-15 Hate evil, love good, maintain justice

Psalm:
a) Psalm 22:1-15 - a) Psalm 22:1-15 Antiphon: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Ps 22:1a NRSV)
b) Psalm 90:12-17 - b) Psalm 90:12-17 Antiphon: Teach us to number our days (, that we may gain a heart of wisdom). (Ps 90:12 NKJV)

Responsive Psalm:
Psalm 22:1-15_standard
Psalm 22:1-15_widescreen
Psalm 90:12-17 _standard
Psalm 90:12-17 _widescreen

Second Reading:
Hebrews 4:12-16 Jesus our high priest is merciful

Gospel:
Mark 10:17-31 The rich man goes away sad

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