Readings - Sunday, 18 September 2022 – 15th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Proper 20)

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) Jeremiah 8:18 – 9:1 Jeremiah mourns for the people
b) Amos 8:4-7 Against swindlers and exploiters

Psalm:
a) Psalm 79:1-9 - a) Psalm 79:1-9 Antiphon: How long, O Lord? Will you be angry forever? (Ps 79:5a NRSV)
b) Psalm 113 - b) Psalm 113 Antiphon: The Lord raises the poor from the dust. (Ps 113:4a NRSV alt)

Responsive Psalm:
Psalm 79:1-9 standard
Psalm 79:1-9 widescreen
Psalm 113 standard
Psalm 113 widescreen

Second Reading:
1 Timothy 2:1-7 The church is to pray for all people

Gospel:
Luke 16:1-13 The parable of the shrewd manager

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