Readings - Sunday, 7 August 2022 – Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C (Proper 14)

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) Isaiah 1:1,10-20 God tells his people: become clean
b) Genesis 15:1-6 Abraham justified by faith in God’s promise

Psalm:
a) Psalm 50:1-8,22,23 - a) Psalm 50:1-8,22,23 Antiphon: Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving (,and pay your vows to the Most High). (Ps 50:14, NRSV)
b) Psalm 33:12-22 - b) Psalm 33:12-22 Antiphon: Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord (, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage). (Psalm 33:12 NRSV)

Responsive Psalm:
a) Psalm 50:1-8,22,23_standard
a) Psalm 50:1-8,22,23_widescreen
b) Psalm 33:12-22_standard
b) Psalm 33:12-22_widescreen

Second Reading:
Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16 Living by faith in God’s promise

Gospel:
Luke 12:32-40 Be ready for Christ’s return

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