Readings - Sunday, 23 October 2022 – 20th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Proper 25)

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) Joel 2:23-32 The coming day of the Lord for his people
b) Jeremiah 14:7-10,19-22 The people plead to the Lord for mercy

Psalm:
a) Psalm 65 - a) Psalm 65 Antiphon: You crown the year with your goodness. (Ps 65:11a NKJV)
b) Psalm 84:1-7 - b) Psalm 84:1-7 Antiphon: My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the Lord. (Ps 84:2a NRSV)

Responsive Psalm:
a) Psalm 65_standard
a) Psalm 65_widescreen
b) Psalm 84:1-7_standard
b) Psalm 84:1-7_widescreen

Second Reading:
2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 Christian courage in the face of death

Gospel:
Luke 18:9-14 Parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector

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