Readings - Sunday, 15 August 2021 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Proper 15)

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) 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Solomon prays for wisdom
b) Proverbs 9:1-6 The invitation of Wisdom

Psalm:
a) Psalm 111 - a) Psalm 111 Antiphon: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. (Ps. 111:10)
b) Psalm 34:9-14 - b) Psalm 34:9-14 Antiphon: Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing. (Ps 34:10b NRSV)

Responsive Psalm:
a) Psalm 111_standard
a) Psalm 111_widescreen
b) Psalm 34:9-14_standard
b) Psalm 34:9-14_widescreen

Second Reading:
Ephesians 5:15-20 Live as wise Spirit-filled people

Gospel:
John 6:51-58 Jesus’ flesh and blood gives life

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