Sunday, August 1, 2010
Lectionary 18 / Tenth Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Sunday, August 1
First Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23
Search out wisdom, for all is vanity
First Reading (Semi-continuous): Hosea 11:1-11
Like a mother, God will love Israel forever
Psalm: Psalm 49:1-11 (Psalm 49:1-12 NRSV)
We can never ransom ourselves or deliver to God the price of our life. (Ps. 49:6)
Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 107:1-9, 43
Give thanks to the LORD, all those whom the LORD has redeemed. (Ps. 107:1-2)
Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-11
Clothed in Christ, your life is hidden with him in God
Gospel: Luke 12:13-21
Jesus says: Be on guard against greed; be rich toward God, your treasure
Liturgical Color: Green
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Lectionary 19 / Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Year C)
Sunday, August 8
First Reading: Genesis 15:1-6
God's promise of a child for Abram and Sarai
First Reading (Semi-continuous): Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
Learn to do good, seek justice, and rescue the oppressed
Psalm: Psalm 33:12-22
Let your lovingkindness be upon us as we have put our trust in you. (Ps. 33:22)
Psalm (Semi-continuous): Psalm 50:1-8, 23-24 (Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 NRSV)
To those who keep in my way will I show the salvation of God. (Ps. 50:24)
Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
A model for us: Abraham's faith in a new home given by God
Gospel: Luke 12:32-40
God will give you the treasure of the kingdom; sell all that you have
Liturgical Color: Green