Readings - Sunday, 8 August 2021 – Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (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) 2 Samuel 18:5-9,15,31-33 The death of David’s son Absalom
b) 1 Kings 19:4-8 Elijah fed by God

Psalm:
a) Psalm 130 - a) Psalm 130 Antiphon: Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. (Ps 130:1a NRSV)
b) Psalm 34:1-8 - b) Psalm 34:1-8 Antiphon: O taste and see that the Lord is good. (Ps 34:8a NRSV)

Responsive Psalm:
a) Psalm 130
a) Psalm 130
b) Psalm 34:1-8
b) Psalm 34:1-8

Second Reading:
Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2 Be imitators of God

Gospel:
John 6:35, 41-51 Jesus the bread of life

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