Readings - Sunday, 11 July 2021 – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Proper 10)

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 6:1-5,12b-19 David brings the ark to Jerusalem
b) Amos 7:7-15 The plumb line; Amos and Amaziah

Psalm:
Psalm 24 - Psalm 24 Antiphon: Psalm 24 Antiphon: Lift up your heads, O gates! and be lifted up, O ancient doors! that the King of glory may come in. (Ps 24:9 NRSV)
Psalm 85:8-13 - Psalm 85:8-13 Antiphon: Psalm 85:8-13 Antiphon: Show us your steadfast love, O Lord, and grant us your salvation. (Ps 85:7 NRSV)

Responsive Psalm:
Psalm 24 _standard
Psalm 24 _widescreen
Psalm 85:8-13 _standard
Psalm 85:8-13 _widescreen

Second Reading:
Ephesians 1:3-14 God praised for his secret plan now revealed

Gospel:
Mark 6:14-29 The death of John the Baptist

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