Between Sundays

Daily Bible readings Based on the

The Revised Common Lectionary

& Feasts

Preface

Between Sundays is a daily Bible readings is designed to support and enrich the ecumenical three-year Revised Common Lectionary. Beginning with the appointed readings for Sunday, each day of the week suggests a biblical reading selected to relate to the Sunday readings. A brief summary phrase for each reading enables the reader to see the connections between all of the week readings and the Sunday readings. This is the only RCL-based daily lectionary table that grows out of and amplifies the central Sunday readings. The season after pentcost has two sets of Old Testament readings (the trational typological readings relate in some way to the Gospel are listed first, the second set is a set of readings are layed out in a semi-continuos fashion. This EBook edition also has been expanded by offering a few Alernates from the Book of Common Prayer for the Holy Days, and Commemerations.

Cycle A

Advent

The First Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 2:1-5

War transformed into peace

Psalm 122 Gladness in the Lord's house

Romans 13:11-14 Salvation is near, wake from sleep

Matthew 24:26-44 The sudden coming of salvation

Monday Genesis 6:11-22 The flood is coming

Tuesday Genesis 8:1-19; 9:8-13 God Saves Noah and the animals

Wednesday Matthew 24:23-35 The end is coming

Thursday Isaiah 54:4-10 God will save the people

Friday Hebrews 11:1-7, 32-40 By faith Noah was saved

Saturday Psalm 124 We have escaped like a bird

The Second Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 11:1-10

A ruler brings justice

Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 The righteous shall flourish

Romans 15:4-13 Living in harmony

Matthew 3:1-12 Prepare the way of the Lord

Monday Isaiah 24:1-16a Judgment is coming, yet glorify God

Tuesday Isaiah 40:1-11 Avoice cryingin in the wilderness

Wednesday Matthew 12:33-37 A good tree bears good fruit

Thursday Genesis 15:1-18 God's covenent with Abraham

Friday Acts 13:16-33a Paul preaches about John the Baptist

Saturday Psalm 21 God comes with judgment and stength

The Third Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 35:1-10

The desert blooms

Psalm 146:5-10

God lifts up those bowed down

or Luke 1:47-55

My spirit rejoices in God my saviour

James 5:7-10 Patience until the coming of the Lord

Matthew 11:2-11 The forerunner of Christ

Monday Isaiah 29:17-24 The infirm will be healed

Tuesday Ezekiel 47:1-12 The wilderness will flower

Wednesday Matthew 8:14-17, 28-34 Jesus heals

Thursday Zechariah 8:1-17 God's promises to Zion

Friday Acts 5:12-16 Many people healed by the apostles

Saturday Psalm 42 Hope in God

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 7:10-16 The sign of Immanuel

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Show the light of your countenace

Romans 1:1-7 Pauls greeting to the church at Rome

Matthew 1:18-25 Our God near at hand

Monday Genesis 17:15-22 God promises Sarai a son

Tuesday Genesis 21:1-21 God saves Hagar and Ishmael

Wednesday Matthew 1:1-17 Matthew's geneology

Thursday Genesis 37:2-11 Joseph dreams

Friday Galatians 3:23-4:7 Paul writes of Jesus' birth

Saturday Luke 1:46-55 Mary's song of praise

Christmas

Christmas Eve

December 24

Isaiah 9:2-7

A child is born for us

Psalm 96

Let the earth be glad

Titus 2:11-14

The grace of God has apeared

Luke 2:1-20 [15-20 opt.] God with us

Christmas Dawn

December 25

Isaiah 62:6-12

God comes to restore the people

Psalm 97

Light springs up for the righteous

Titus 3:4-7 Saved through water and the Spirit

Luke 2:1-20 [1-7 opt.] The birth of the Messiah revealed to the shepherds

Christmas Day

December 25

Isaiah 52:7-10 Heralds announce God's salvation

Psalm 98

The victory of our God

Hebrews 1:1-12 [5-12 opt] God has spoken by a son

John 1:1-14

The word became flesh

December 26 Luke 2:1-20 Luke's story of Jesus' birth

December 27 Isaiah 9:2-7 [2b] The names of the coming one

December 28 Psalm 96 The trees sing for joy

December 29 Genesis 1:1-2:4a The first creation story

December 30 Psalm 97 Light dawns on the righteous

December 31 Titus 2:11-3:7 The life of those reborn

The Name of Jesus

January 1

Numbers 6:22-27 The Aaronic blessing

Psalm 8

How exalted is your name

Galatians 4:4-7

We are no longer slaves

Luke 2:15-21

The child is named Jesus

First Sunday after Christmas

Isaiah 63:7-9 Israel saved by God's own presence

Psalm 148 God's splendour is over earth and heaven

Hebrews 2:10-18 Christ frees humankind

Matthew 2:13-23 The slaughter of innocent children

Monday Hosea 11:1-11 God's care for Israel

Tuesday Jeremiah 31:15-22 God's care for Ephraim

Wednesday Matthew 13:54-58 Jesus rejected

Thursday Exodus 1:15-2:10 God saves Moses from Pharaoh

Friday Hebrews 11:23-28, 32-40 By faith Moses was saved

Saturday Psalm 71:1-16 Prayer for deliverance

Second Sunday after Christmas

Jeremiah 31:7-14 Joy as God's scattered flock gathers

Psalm 147:12-20 Praising God in Zion

or

Sirach 24:1-12 Wisdom among God's people

Wisdom 10:15-21 Praising the holy name

Ephesians 1:3-14

The will of God made known in Christ

John 1:1-18 [1-9 opt.] God with us

Epiphany

The Epiphany and Following Days

January 6

Isaiah 60:1-6 Nations come to the light

Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14

All shall bow down

Ephesians 3:1-12

The gospel's promise for all

Matthew 2:1-12 Christ revealed to the nations

January 7 1 Kings 10:1-13 The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon

January 8 1 Kings 10:14-25 The wealth and wisdom of King Solomon

January 9 Luke 13:31-35 Receiving or rejecting Christ

January 10 Micah 5:2-9 The promise concerning Bethlehem

January 11 Ephesians 3:14-21 The power and riches of God

January 12 Psalm 72:1-19 Praise to God for the king

Baptism of Our Lord (First Sunday After the Epiphany)

Isaiah 42:1-9

The servant of the Lord brings justice

Psalm 29

The voice of the Lord upon the waters

Acts 10:34-43 Jesus' ministry after baptism

Matthew 3:13-17 Christ revealed as God's servant

Monday Genesis 35:1-15 God calls and blesses Jacob

Tuesday Jeremiah 1:4-10 God calls Jeremiah

Wednesday Matthew 12:15-21 The words of Isaiah applied to Jesus

Thursday Isaiah 51:7-16 God saves the people through water

Friday Acts 8:4-13 Philip preaches and baptizes

Saturday Psalm 89:5-37 God anoints David to be a son

Second Sunday After the Epiphany

Isaiah 49:1-7 The servant brings light to the nations

Psalm 40:1-11 Doing the will of God

1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Paul's greeting to the church at Corinth

John 1:29-42 Christ revealed as the Lamb of God

Monday Exodus 12:1-13, 21-28 The Passover lamb

Tuesday Isaiah 53:1-12 The one like a lamb

Wednesday Matthew 9:14-17 Christ the bridegroom, the new wine

Thursday Isaiah 48:12-21 God saves the people through water

Friday Acts 8:26-40 Philip teaches about the lamb

Saturday Psalm 40:6-17 Not sacrifice, but divine mercy

Third Sunday After the Epiphany

Isaiah 9:1-4 Light shines for those in darkness

Psalm 27:1, 4-9 The Lord is my light

1 Corinthians 1:10-18 An appeal for unity in the gospel

Matthew 4:12-23 Christ revealed as prophet

Monday Judges 6:11-24 God calls Gideon to lead the people

Tuesday Judges 7:12-22 God leads Gideon to victory

Wednesday Luke 1:67-79 Christ the light dawning

Thursday Genesis 49:1-2, 8-13, 21-26 Judah, Zebulum, Napthali blessed

Friday Philippians 2:12-18 Call to shine like stars

Saturday Psalm 27:7-14 God our light and victory

Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany

Micah 6:1-8

The offering of justice, kindness, humilty

Psalm 15 Abiding on the holy hill

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Christ crucified, the wisdom and power of God

Matthew 5:1-12 The teaching of Christ: Beatitudes

Monday Ruth 1:1-18 Ruth, one of the poor

Tuesday Ruth 2:1-16 Ruth, one of the hungry

Wednesday Luke 6:17-26 The beatitudes in Luke

Thursday Ruth 3:1-13; 4:13-22 Ruth, one of the blessed

Friday Philemon 1:1-25 Concerning the slave Onesimus

Saturday Psalm 37:1-17 God will bless the righteous

Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany

Isaiah 58:1-12 [9b-12 opt.] The fast God chooses

Psalm 112:1-10 [10 opt] Light shines int he darkness

1 Corinthians 2:1-16 [13-16 opt] God's wisdom revealed through the Spirit

Matthew 5:13-20 The teaching of Christ: salt and light

Monday 2 Kings 22:3-20 Huldah urges Josiah to keep the law

Tuesday 2 Kings 23:1-8, 21-25 King Josiah keeps the law

Wednesday John 8:12-30 You are the light of the world

Thursday Proverbs 6:6-23 The law is a lamp

Friday 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 Concerning the slave Onesimus

Saturday Psalm 119:105-112 God will bless the righteous

Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany

Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Choose life

or Sirach 15:15-20 Choose between life and death

Psalm 119:1-8 Happy are they who walk in the law

1 Corinthians 3:1-9 God gives the growth

Matthew 5:21-37 The teaching of Christ: forgiveness

Monday Exodus 20:1-21 The Ten Commandments

Tuesday Deuteronomy 23:21-24:4, 10-15 Isrealite communal laws

Wednesday Matthew 19:1-12 Jesus teaches about divorce

Thursday Proverbs 2:1-13 The way of wisdom

Friday James 2:1-13 The law, judgement, and mercy

Saturday Psalm 119:9-16 I delight in the law

Seventh Sunday After the Epiphany

Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Acts of mercy and justice

Psalm 119:33-40 Walking in the path of the law

1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 Allegience to Christ, not human leaders

Matthew 5:38-48 The teaching of Christ: love

Monday Leviticus 24:10-23 An eye for an eye

Tuesday Proverbs 25:11-22 Caring for the enemy

Wednesday Matthew 7:1-12 The golden rule

Thursday Genesis 31:1-7, 17-26, 44-50 Laban and Jacob reconcile

Friday Romans 12:9-21 Caring for the enemy

Saturday Psalm 119:57-64 Keeping the law in spite of the wicked

Eighth Sunday After the Epiphany

Isaiah 49:8-16a God's motherly compassion

Psalm 131

A child upon its mothers breast

1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Servants accountable to God

Matthew 6:24-34 The teaching of Christ: trust in God

Monday Deuteronomy 32:1-14 God's care for God's choosen people

Tuesday 1 Kings 17:1-16 God feeds the widow

Wednesday Luke 12:22-31 Do not worry

Thursday Isaiah 66:7-13 God as a nursing mother

Friday 1 Corinthians 4:6-21 The life of an apostle

Saturday Psalm 104:10-28 God cares for all the earth

Transfiguration of Our Lord or Ninth Sunday After the Epiphany

Transfiguration of Our Lord

Exodus 24:12-18 Moses enters the cloud of God's glory

Psalm 2

The one begotten of God

2 Peter 1:16-21 Shining with the glory of God

Matthew 17:1-9 Christ:revealed as God's beloved Son

Monday Exodus 33:7-23 Moses sees God

Tuesday 1 Kings 19:1-3, 9-18 Elijah hears God

Ninth Sunday After the Epiphany

The following readings are for churches whose calendar requires this Sunday, and do not observe the Last Sunday after the Epiphany as Transfiguration.

Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28 Keeping the words of God

Psalm 31:1-5, 19-24

I commendd my Spirit

Romans 1:16-17; 3:22-31[22b] [29-31 opt] Justified by God's grace as a gift

Matthew 7:21-29 The teaching of Christ: doing the work of God

Monday Joshua 8:30-35 Joshua renews the Mosaic covenant

Tuesday Joshua 24:1-2, 11-28 The Israelites renew the covenat

Lent

Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Return to God

or Isaiah 58:1-12 The fast that God chooses

Psalm 51:1-17

Plea for mercy

2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10 [20b] Now is the day of salvation

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 The practice of faith

Thursday Jonah 3:1-10 Nineveh repents

Friday Jonah 4:1-11 Jonah is reproved

Saturday Isaiah 58:1-12 God calls for our repentance

First Sunday of Lent

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Eating of the tree of knowlege

Psalm 32 Mercy embraces us

Romans 5:12-19 Death came, life comes

Matthew 4:1-11 The temptation of Jesus

Monday Genesis 4:1-16 God protects Cain, the murderer

Tuesday Exodus 34:1-9, 27-28 God's revelation of mercy

Wednesday Matthew 18:6-14 Temptation and forgiveness

Thursday 1 Kings 19:1-8 An angel feeds Elijah in the wilderness

Friday Hebrews 4:14-5:14 Christ was tempted

Saturday Psalm 38 Confessing our sin

Second Sunday of Lent

Genesis 12:1-4a The dressing of God upon Abram

Psalm 121

The Lord watches over you

Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 The promise to those of Abraham's faith

John 3:1-17

The mission of Christ: saving the world

Monday Isaiah 65:17-25 God promises a new creation

Tuesday Ezekiel 36:22-32 God will renew the people

Wednesday John 8:1-11 Jesus does not condemn the sinner

Thursday Numbers 21:4-9 Moses lifts up the serpent

Friday Romans 4:6-13 Abraham saved through faith

Saturday Psalm 128 God promises life

Third Sunday of Lent

Exodus 17:1-7 Water from the rock

Psalm 95

The rock of our salvation

Romans 5:1-11 Reconciled to God by Christ's death

John 4:5-42

The woman at the well

Monday Genesis 24:1-27 Rebekah at the well

Tuesday Genesis 29:1-14 Rachel at the well

Wednesday John 7:14-31, 37-39 Drink of Jesus the Messiah

Thursday Jeremiah 2:4-13 God, the living water

Friday 2 John 1:1-13 A woman reminded to abide in Christ

Saturday Psalm 81 We drink from the rock

Fourth Sunday of Lent

1 Samuel 16:1-13 David is choosen and anointed

Psalm 23

My head anointed with oil

Ephesians 5:8-14 Live as children of light

John 9:1-41

The man born blind

Monday Isaiah 59:9-19 We are blind and await God

Tuesday Isaiah 42:14-2 God will heal the blind

Wednesday Matthew 9:27-34 Jesus heals the blind

Thursday Isaiah 60:17-22 God our light

Friday Acts 9:1-20 Saul's blindness

Saturday Psalm 146:3-9 Praise to God

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Ezekiel 37:1-14

The dry bones of Israel

Psalm 130 Mercy and redemption

Romans 8:6-11 Life in the spirit

John 11:1-45

The raising of Lazarus

Monday 1 Kings 17:17-24 Elijah raises the widow's son

Tuesday 2 Kings 4:18-37 Elisha raises the Shumenite child

Wednesday Matthew 22:23-33 God of the living

Thursday Jeremiah 32:1-9, 36-41 Jeremiah buys a field

Friday Ephesians 2:1-10 Alive in Christ

Saturday Psalm 143 Save me from death

Sunday of Passion

(Palm Sunday)

Matthew 21:1-11 Jesus enters Jerusalem

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Open the gates

Isaiah 50:4-9a

The servant submits to suffering

Psalm 31:9-16

I commend my Spirit

Philippians 2:5-11 Death on a cross

Matthew 26:14-27:66 The passion and death of Jesus

Holy Week

Monday John 12:1-11 Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus

Tuesday John 12:20-36 Jesus speaks of his death

Wednesday John 13:21-32 Jesus foretells his betrayal

Maunday Thursday

Exodus 12:1-14 [5-10 opt] The passover of the Lord

Psalm116:1-2, 12-19 The cup of salvation

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Proclaim the Lord's death until he comes

John 13:1-17, 31-35 [31b] The service of Christ: footwashing and meal

Good Friday

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 The suffering servant

Psalm 22

Why have you forsaken me?

Hebrews 10:16-25 The way to God is opened

or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Jesus, the merciful high priest

John 18:1-19:42 The passion and death of Jesus

Holy Saturday*

Job 14:1-4 Hope for a tree

or Lamantations 3:1-19, 19-24

Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16

1 Peter 4:1-8

Matthew 27:57-66

or John 19:38-42

* For use at services other than Easter Vigil

Easter

Vigil of Easter

Genesis 1:1-2:4a Creation

Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26 God's Mercy endures forever

Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13 The flood

Psalm 46

The God of Jacob is our stronghold

Genesis 22:1-18 The testing of Abraham

Psalm 16

You will show me the path of life

Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 Israel's diliverance at the Red Sea

Exodus 15:1-13, 17-19 [1b] The Lord has triumphed gloriously

Isaiah 55:1-11 Salvation freely offered to all

Isaiah 12:2-6 The wells of salvation

Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4-6 [4b] The wisdom of God

or Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4 The wisdom of God

Psalm 19 The law is just

Ezekiel 36:24-28 A new heart and a new spirit

Psalms 42-43 My soul thirsts for the living God

Zephaniah 3:14-20 The gathering of God's people

Psalm 98 Lift up your voice, rejoice and sing

Jonah 3:1-10 The call of Jonah

Jonah 2:1-9 [4-6 opt] Diliverance belongs to our God

Deuteronomy 31:19-30 The song of Moses

Deuteronomy 32:1-4, 7, 36, 43[36a 43a] Justice for the people

Daniel 3:1-29 The fiery furnace

Azariah 1:35-65[Daniel 3:57-87 LXX] Sing Praise to the Lord

Romans 6:3-11 Dying and rising with Christ

Psalm 114 Tremble, O earth

Matthew 28:1-10 Proclaim the resurrection

The Resurrection of Our Lord

Easter Sunday Day

Acts 10:34-43 God raised Jesus on the third day

or Jermemiah 31:1-6 Joy at the restoration of God's people

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 On this day the Lord has acted

Colossians 3:1-4 Raised with Christ

or Acts 10:34-43 God raised Jesus on the third day

John 20:1-18 Seeing the risen Christ

or Matthew 28:1-10 Proclaim the resurrection

Easter Sunday Evening

Isaiah 25:6-9 The feast of victory

Psalm 114 Halleluiah

1 Corinthians 5:6-8 [6b] Celebrating with sincerity and truth

Luke 24:13-49 At evening the risen Christ is revealed

Monday Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 Israel crosses the Red Sea

Tuesday Joshua 3:1-17 Israel crosses into the promised land

Wednesday Matthew 28:1-10 Matthew's acount of the reserrection

Thursday Song 2:3-15 The song of lovers in the garden

Friday Colossians 3:1-17 The new life in Christ

Saturday Exodus 15:1-18 The song of the sea

Second Sunday of Easter

Acts 2:14, 22-32 [14a] God fufills the promise to David

Psalm 16 Fullness of joy

1 Peter 1:3-9 New birth to a living hope

John 20:19-31 Beholding the wounds of the risen Christ

Monday Jonah 1:1-17 Jonah saved fromt he sea

Tuesday Jonah 2:1-10 Jonah's praise for diliverance

Wednesday Matthew 12:38-42 Jesus speaks of the sign of Jonah

Thursday Judges 6:36-40 Gideon and the sign of the fleece

Friday 1 Corinthians 15:12-28 Paul teaches the resurrection

Saturday Psalm 114 God saves through water

Third Sunday of Easter

Acts 2:14, 36-41 [14a] Receiving God's promise through baptism

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 I will call upon God

1 Peter 1:17-23 Born anew

Luke 24:13-35 Eating with the risen Christ

Monday Genesis 18:1-14 Abraham and Sarah eat with God

Tuesday Exodus 24:1-11 Moses and the elders eat with God

Wednesday John 21:1-14 Jesus seats with the disciples

Thursday Proverbs 8:32-9:6 Wisdom serves a meal

Friday 1 Peter 1:8-16 A holy life

Saturday Psalm 134 Praise to God

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Acts 2:42-47 The believers' common life

Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd

1 Peter 2:19-25 Follow the shepherd, even in suffering

John 10:1-10 Christ, the shepherd

Monday Ezekiel 34:1-16 God, the true shepherd

Tuesday Ezekiel 34:23-31 God will provide perfect pasture

Wednesday Matthew 20:17-28 Jesus came to serve

Thursday Jeremiah 23:1-8 God will gather the flock

Friday 1 Peter 2:9-17 Live as God's people

Saturday Psalm 23 God, our shepherd

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Acts 7:55-60 The martyrdom of Stephen

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 I commend my spirit

1 Peter 2:2-10 God's choosen people

John 14:1-14 Christ, the way, truth, and life

Monday Exodus 13:17-22 God leads the way

Tuesday Proverbs 3:5-18 God, the truth and life

Wednesday John 8:31-38 Jesus, the trruth of God

Thursday Acts 6:8-15 Stephen is arrested

Friday Acts 7:44-60 Stephen's martyrdom

Saturday Psalm 102:1-17 Prayer for deliverance

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Acts 17:22-31 Pauls message to the Athenians

Psalm 66:8-20 Be joyful in God. all you lands

1 Peter 3:13-22 The days of Noah, a sign of baptism

John 14:15-21 Christ our advocate

Monday Deuteronomy 5:22-33 Moses delivers God's commandments

Tuesday Deuteronomy 31:1-13 Moses promises God's presence

Wednesday Acts 17:32-18:11 God promises to be with Paul

The Ascension of Our Lord

Acts 1:1-11 Jesus sends the apostles

Psalm 47 God has gone up with a shout

or Psalm 93 God's throne has been established

Ephesians 1:15-23 Seeing the risen and ascended Christ

Luke 24:44-53 Christ present in all times and places

Friday John 8:21-30 Jesus speaks of going to the Father

Saturday Psalm 93 Praise to God who reigns

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Acts 1:6-14 Jesus' companions at prayer

Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 Sing to God

1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 God sustains those who suffer

John 17:1-11 Christ's prayer for his diciples

Monday Leviticus 9:1-11, 22-24 High priest Aaron offers sacrifice

Tuesday 1 Kings 8:54-65 King Solomon offers sacrifice

Wednesday John 3:31-36 The Son and the Father

Thursday Numbers 16:41-50 The high priest Aaron makes atonement

Friday 1 Peter 3:21-4:11 The baptized life

Saturday Psalm 99 The priests and people praise God

Pentecost

The Vigil of Pentecost

Exodus 19:1-9 The covenant at Sinai

or Acts 1:6-14 Filled with the Spirit

Psalm 33:12-22 Our help and our shield

or Psalm 130 There is forgiveness

Romans 8:14-17, 22-27 Praying with the Spirit

John 7:37-39 Jesus, the true living water

The Day of Pentecost

Acts 2:1-21 Filled with the Spirit

or Numbers 11:24-30 The spirit and the elders of Israel

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Renewing the face of the earth

1 Corinthians 12:3-13 [3b] Varieties of gifts from the same Spirit

or Acts 2:1-21 Filled with the Spirit

John 20:19-23 The Spirit poured out

or John 7:37-39 Jesus, the true living water

Monday Joel 2:18-29 God promises the spirit

Tuesday Ezekiel 39:7-8, 21-29 God promises the spirit

Wednesday John 7:37-39 The coming of the Holy Spirit

Thursday Numbers 11:24-30 All the elders receive the spirit

Friday Romans 8:14-27 The life of the Holy Spirit

Saturday Psalm 104:1-9, 24-35 God spirit throughout the earth

Sundays after Pentecost

Trinity Sunday

Genesis 1:1-2:4a The creation of the heavens and the earth

Psalm 8 How exalted is your name

2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Paul's farwell

Matthew 28:16-20 Living in the community of the Trinity

Monday Job 38:1-21 The creation story from Job

Tuesday Job 38:34-39:4, 26-40:5 More of Job's creation story

Wednesday John 14:15-31 The Father, the Son, the Spirit

Thursday 1 Kings 8:10-13, 22-30 Solomon's prayer to God

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14-16 [14b-16a]

Psalm 111

1 Corinthians 10:16-17

John 6:51-58

Friday 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 The Spirit in the community

Saturday Psalm 29 Praise the glory of God

Sunday between May 24 and 28 inclusive,

Proper 3

Isaiah 49:8-16a God's motherly compassion

Psalm 131 A child upon its mothers breast

1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Servants accountable to God

Matthew 6:24-34 The teaching of Christ: trust in God

Monday Deuteronomy 32:1-14 God's care for God's choosen people

Tuesday 1 Kings 17:1-16 God feeds the widow

Wednesday Luke 12:22-31 Do not worry

Thursday Isaiah 66:7-13 God as a nursing mother

Friday 1 Corinthians 4:6-21 The life of an apostle

Saturday Psalm 104:10-28 God cares for all the earth

Sunday between May 29 and June 4 inclusive,

Proper 4

Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28 Keeping the words of God

Psalm 31:1-5, 19-24 I commendd my Spirit

or

Genesis 6:9-22; 7:24; 8:14-19 The great flood

Psalm 46 The God of jacob is our stonghold

Romans 1:16-17; 3:22-31[22b] [29-31 opt] Justified by God's grace as a gift

Matthew 7:21-29 The teaching of Christ: doing the work of God

Monday Joshua 8:30-35 Joshua renews the Mosaic covenant

Tuesday Joshua 24:1-2, 11-28 The Israelites renew the covenat

Wednesday Matthew 7:13-20 The narrow gate

Thursday Job 28:12-28 The way of wisdom

Friday Romans 3:9-22a All have sinned

Saturday Psalm 52 The wicked and the righteous

Sunday between June 5 and 11 inclusive,

Proper 5

Hosea 5:15-6:6 God desires steadfast love

Psalm 50:7-15 The salvation of God

or

Genesis 12:1-9 Abram's journey in the promise

Psalm 33:1-12 Happy the nation whose God is the Lord

Romans 4:13-25 The promise to those of Abraham's faith

Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Christ heals a woman and raises a girl

Monday Hosea 8:11-14; 10:1-2 God rejects Israel's sacrifice

Tuesday Hosea 14:1-9 God will be merciful to Israel

Wednesday Matthew 12:1-8 Mercy, not sacrifice

Thursday Leviticus 15:25-31; 22:1-9 Those bleeding or dead are impure

Friday Hebrews 13:1-16 Sacrifices pleasing to God

Saturday Psalm 40:1-8 God's will, not sacrifice

Sunday between June 12 and 18 inclusive,

Proper 6

Exodus 19:2-8a The covenant with Israel at Sinai

Psalm 100 We are God's people

or

Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7 [21:1-7 opt] God apears to Abraham and Sarah

Psalm 116:1, 10-17 I will call upon the name of the Lord

Romans 5:1-8 While we were sinners Christ died for us

Matthew 9:35-10:23 [9-23 opt] The sending of the Twelve

Monday Joshua 1:1-11 God calls Joshua

Tuesday 1 Samuel 3:1-19 God calls Samuel

Wednesday Luke 6:12-19 Jesus chooses the apostles

Thursday Proverbs 4:10-27 Choosing the way of wisdom

Friday 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 The life of those choosen by God

Saturday Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45 God saves the choosen people

Sunday between June 19 and 25 inclusive,

Proper 7

Jeremiah 20:7-13 The prophet must speak

Psalm 69:7-18 [11-15 opt] Draw near to me

or

Genesis 21:8-21 The rescue of Hagar and Ishmael

Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 Have mercy upon me

Romans 6:1-11 [1b] Buried and raised with Christ in baptism

Matthew 10:24-39 The cost of discipleship

Monday Jeremiah 26:1-12 Jeremiah prophesies against Jerusalem

Tuesday Jeremiah 38:1-13 Jeremiah imprioned and release

Wednesday Matthew 10:5-13 Jesus speaks about persecutions

Thursday Micah 7:1-17 The corruption of the people

Friday Revelation 2:1-11 Eduring patiently

Saturday Psalm 6 Prayer for deliverance

Sunday between June 26 and July 2 inclusive,

Proper 8

Jeremiah 28:5-9 The test of a true prophet

Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 I sing of your love

or

Genesis 22:1-14 The testing of Abraham

Psalm 13 Give light to my eye

Romans 6:12-23 No longer under law but under grace

Matthew 10:40-42 Welcome Christ in those he sends

Monday 1 Kings 21:1-16 Ahab and Jezebel sin against Naboth

Tuesday 1 Kings 21:17-29 The prophet Elijah confronts Ahab

Wednesday Matthew 11:16-24 Jesus phrophecies against the city

Thursday Jeremiah 18:1-11 Jeremiah at the potter's wheel

Friday 1 John 4:1-6 Testing the spirits

Saturday Psalm 119:161-168 Loving God's law

Sunday between July 3 and 9 inclusive,

Proper 9

Zechariah 9:9-12 The king comes in peace

Psalm 145:8-14 The Lord is gracious and full of compassion

or

Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 The marriage of Isaac and Rebekah

Psalm 45:10-17 God has anointed you

or Song 2:8-13 Arise my love and come away

Romans 7:15-25a The struggle within the self

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 The yoke of discipleship

Monday Jeremiah 27:1-11, 16-22 Jeremiah wears the evil yoke

Tuesday Jeremiah 28:10-17 Hananiah breaks Jeremiah's yoke and dies

Wednesday John 13:1-17 Jesus washes the disciples feet

Thursday Jeremiah 13:1-11 Jeremiah loincloth

Friday Romans 7:1-20 The law and sin

Saturday Psalm 131 I rest like a weaned child on God

Sunday between July 10 and 16 inclusive,

Proper 10

Isaiah 55:10-13 The growth of the word

Psalm 65:1-13 [1-8 opt] Your paths overflow with plenty

or

Genesis 25:19-34 Esau sells his birthright to jacob

Psalm 119:105-112 Your word is a latern to my feet

Romans 8:1-11 Living according to the Spirit

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The parable of the sower and the seed

Monday Leviticus 26:3-20 A rich and a poor harvest from God

Tuesday Deuteronomy 28:1-14 The blessings of obedience

Wednesday Matthew 13:10-17 The purpose of parables

Thursday Proverbs 11:23-30 The fruit of righteousness

Friday Ephesians 4:17-5:2 The old life, the new life

Saturday Psalm 92 The wicked as grass, the righteous a tree

Sunday between July 17 and 23 inclusive,

Proper 11

Isaiah 44:6-8 There is no other God than the Lord

or Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 God's sovereignty

Psalm 86:11-17 Teach me your way, O Lord

or

Genesis 28:10-19a Jacob's dream of the ladder from heaven

Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 You have searched me out and known me

Romans 8:12-25 The revealing of the children of God

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The parable of the weeds

Monday Nahum 1:1-13 The wrath and mercy of God

Tuesday Zephaniah 3:1-13 The wicked convert to God

Wednesday Revelation 14:12-20 The harvest at the end of time

Thursday Daniel 12:1-13 The righteous will shine

Friday Galations 4:21-5:1 An allegory about those saved

Saturday Psalm 75 God's judgment

Sunday between July 24 and 30 inclusive,

Proper 12

1 Kings 3:5-12 Solomon's prayer for wisdom

Psalm 119:129-136 Your word gives light and understanding

or

Genesis 29:15-28 Leah and Rachel become Jacob's wives

Psalm 105:1-11, 45b God's promise to Jacob

or Psalm 128 Happy are they who follow in God's way

Romans 8:26-39 Nothing can seperate us from God's love

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Parable of the reign of heaven

Monday 1 Kings 3:16-28 Solomon's wisdom in judgment

Tuesday 1 Kings 4:29-34 God gave Solomon wisdom

Wednesday Mark 4:30-34 Jesus' use of parables

Thursday Proverbs 1:1-7, 20-33 The call of wisdom

Friday Ephesians 6:10-18 The allegory of the armor

Saturday Psalm 119:121-128 Give me understanding

Sunday between July 31 and August 6 inclusive,

Proper 13

Isaiah 55:1-5 Eat and drink that which truely satisfies

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 You open wide your hand

or

Genesis 32:22:31 Jacob receives a blessing from God

Psalm 17:1-7, 15 I shall see your face

Romans 9:1-5 The glory of God's people in Israel

Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus feeds 5000

Monday Deuteronomy 8:1-10 God will feed the people

Tuesday Deuteronomy 26:1-15 A tithe from God's harvest

Wednesday Matthew 15:32-39 Jesus feeds 4000

Thursday Exodus 16:2-15, 31-35 God feeds the people manna

Friday Acts 2:37-47 The believers breaking bread

Saturday Psalm 78:1-8, 17-29 God fed the people manna

Sunday between August 7 and 13 inclusive,

Proper 14

1 Kings 19:9-18 Elijah on Mount Horeb

Psalm 85:8-13 I will listen

or

Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Joseph sold by his brothers

Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b Remembering Joseph

Romans 10:5-15 The word of faith

Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus walks on the sea

Monday Genesis 7:11-8:5 God saves Noah from the flood

Tuesday Genesis 19:15-29 God saves Lot from Sodom and Gomorrah

Wednesday Matthew 8:23-27 Jesus stills the storm

Thursday Job 36:24-33, 37:14-24 The waters of God's creation

Friday Romans 9:14-29 God's wrath, God's mercy

Saturday Psalm 18:1-19 God save me from the waters

Sunday between August 14 and 20 inclusive,

Proper 15

Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 A house of prayer for all peoples

Psalm 67 Let all the peoples praise God

or

Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph reconciles with his brothers

Psalm 133 How good to live in unity

Romans 11:1-2, 29-32 [2a] God's mercy to all, Jew and Gentile

Matthew 15:10-28 [10-20 opt] The Canaanite woman's daughter is healed

Monday 2 Kings 5:1-14 The foreigner Naaman is healed

Tuesday Isaiah 66:18-23 All nations shall come to worship

Wednesday Matthew 8:1-13 Jesus heals many people

Thursday Acts 15:1-21 The believing Jews accept the Gentiles

Friday Romans 11:13-29 God saves Jews and Gentiles

Saturday Psalm 87 Foreigners praising God in Zion

Sunday between August 21 and 27 inclusive,

Proper 16

Isaiah 51:1-6 God's enduring salvation

Psalm 138 O Lord, your love endures forever

or

Exodus 1:8-2:10 Pharaoh's daughter takes Moses as her son

Psalm 124 We have escaped like a bird

Romans 12:1-8 One body in Christ with gifts that differ

Matthew 16:13-20 The profession of Peter's faith

Monday 1 Samuel 7:3-13 Samuel raises the Ebenezer stone

Tuesday Deuteronomy 32:18-20, 28-39 Praise the Rock that is God

Wednesday Matthew 26:6-13 A woman anoints Jesus with oil

Thursday Isaiah 28:14-22 God lays a cornerstone in Zion

Friday Romans 9:30-10:4 Christ the stumbling stone

Saturday Psalm 18:1-3, 20-32 God the Rock

Sunday between August 28 and September 3 inclusive,

Proper 17

Jeremiah 15:51-21 God fortifies the prophet

Psalm 26:1-8 Your love is before my eyes

or

Exodus 3:1-15 From the blazing bush God calls Moses

Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c Remembering Moses

Romans 12:9-21 Living in harmony

Matthew 16:21-28 The rebuke to Peter

Monday 2 Samuel 11:2-26 David sins

Tuesday 2 Samuel 11:27-12:15[27b] Praise the Rock that is God

Wednesday Matthew 12:22-32 Jesus comes to cast out Satan

Thursday Jeremiah 17:5-18 The vindication of the righteous

Friday Revelation 3:1-13 Rewarding those with endurance

Saturday Psalm 17 The righgteous shall see God

Sunday between September 4 and 10 inclusive,

Proper 18

Ezekiel 33:7-11 The prophet's responsibility

Psalm 119:33-40 The path of your commandments

or

Exodus 12:1-14 The passover

Psalm 149 Sing praise in the congregation

Romans 13:8-14 Live honorably as in the day

Matthew 18:15-20 Reconciliation in the community of faith

Monday Leviticus 4:27-31; 5:14-16 Atoning for sin in the community

Tuesday Deuteronomy 17:2-13 Punishment for sin in the community

Wednesday Matthew 21:18-22 Jesus teaches about communal prayer

Thursday Leviticus 16:1-5; 20-28 The scapegoat cleanses the community

Friday Romans 13:1-7 Obeying authority

Saturday Psalm 119:65-72 The law humbles me

Sunday between September 11 and 17 inclusive,

Proper 19

Genesis 50:15-21 Joseph reconciles with his brothers

Psalm 103:1-13 [1-7 opt] The Lord is full of compassion and mercy

or

Exodus 14:19-31 Israel's deliverance at the Red Sea

Psalm 114 Tremble, O earth

or Exodus 15:1-11, 20-21 [1b] The Lord triumphed gloriously

Romans 14:1-12 Diversity in the community of faith

Matthew 18:21-35 A parable of forgiveness

Monday Genesis 37:12-26 Joseph's brothers sin against him

Tuesday Genesis 41:53-42:17 Joseph acts harshly against them

Wednesday Matthew 6:7-15 Forgivng one another

Thursday Genesis 45:1-20 Joseph forgives his brothers

Friday Romans 14:13-15:2 Building each other up

Saturday Psalm 133 How good it is to live in unity

Sunday between September 18 and 24 inclusive,

Proper 20

Jonah 3:10-4:11 God's concern for Nineveh

Psalm 145:1-8 The Lord is slow to anger

or

Exodus 16:2-15 Manna and quails in the wilderness

Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 Remembering the wilderness

Philippians 1:21-30 Standing firm in the gospel

Matthew 20:1-16 The parable of the vineyard workers

Monday Genesis 27:1-29 The younger son gets the blessing

Tuesday Genesis 28:10-17 God blesses the runaway Jacob

Wednesday Matthew 19:23-30 The last will be first

Thursday Isaiah 41:1-13 God will be with the last

Friday Romans 16:1-20 Workers in the church of Rome

Saturday Psalm 106:1-12 God's mercy

Sunday between September 25 and October 1 inclusive,

Proper 21

Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 The fairness of God's way

Psalm 25:1-9 God's compassion and love

or

Exodus 17:1-17 Water from the rock

Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 Recounting God's power

Philippians 2:1-13 Christ humbled to the point of death

Matthew 21:23-32 A parable of doing God's will

Monday Judges 16:1-22 Samson asked about his strength

Tuesday Judges 16:23-31 Samson prays to do God's will

Wednesday Matthew 9:2-8 Jesus' authority

Thursday Joshua 4:1-10, 19-24 Joshua leads the people God's way

Friday Philippians 1:3-30 Proclaiming Christ

Saturday Psalm 28 Prayer to do God's will

Sunday between October 2 and 8 inclusive,

Proper 22

Isaiah 5:1-7 The song of the vineyard

Psalm 80:7-15 Look down from heaven, O God

or

Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 The commandments given at Sinai

Psalm 19 The law is just and rejoices the heart

Philippians 3:4-14 [4b] Nothing surpasses knowing Christ

Matthew 21:33-46 The parable of the vienyard owner's son

Monday Ezekiel 19:10-14 A lament for Israel the vine

Tuesday Isaiah 27:1-6 God will save Israel the vine

Wednesday John 7:40-52 Some accept others reject Christ

Thursday Song 8:5-14 A love song for the vineyard

Friday 1 Peter 2:4-10 Christ, the cornerstone

Saturday Psalm 144 Prayer for blessing

Sunday between October 9 and 15 inclusive,

Proper 23

Isaiah 25:1-9 The feast of victory

Psalm 23 You spread a table before me

or

Exodus 32:1-14 The Israelites forge a golden calf

Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 God's favor for the people

Philippians 4:1-19 Rejoice in the Lord always

Matthew 22:1-14 The parable of the unwelcome guest

Monday Exodus 19:7-20 God meets Moses on the mountain

Tuesday Amos 9:5-15 God will restore Israel on the mountain

Wednesday John 6:25-35 God will feed the believer

Thursday Song 7:10-8:4 Love like rich fruit

Friday Philippians 3:13-4:1 Hold fast to Christ

Saturday Psalm 34 Taste and see

Sunday between October 16 and 22 inclusive,

Proper 24

Isaiah 45:1-7 An earthly ruler works God's will

Psalm 96:1-13 [10-13 opt] Ascribe to the Lord honor and power

or

Exodus 33:12-23 The glory of God revealed to Moses

Psalm 99 Proclaim the greatness of God

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Thanksgiving for the church at Thessalonica

Matthew 22:15-22 A teaching about the emperor and God

Monday Daniel 3:1-30 Three men disobey King Nebuchadnezzar

Tuesday Daniel 6:1-28 Daniel disobeys King Darius

Wednesday Matthew 17:22-27 Jesus pays the temple tax

Thursday Deuteronomy 17:14-20 The limitations on royal authority

Friday Revelation 18:1-10, 19-20 The fall of Babylon

Saturday Psalm 98 God reigns

Sunday between October 23 and 29 inclusive,

Proper 25

Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 Acts of justice

Psalm 1 Their delight is in the law

or

Deuteronomy 34:1-12 The death of Moses

Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 Show your servants your works

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 The apostles concern

Matthew 22:34-46 Loving God and neighbour

Monday Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 20-25 The great commandment

Tuesday Deuteronomy 10:10-22 Moses urges the people to obey

Wednesday Matthew 19:16-22 Keeping the commandments

Thursday Proverbs 16:1-20 It is good to obey

Friday James 2:8-26 Faith without works is dead

Saturday Psalm 119:41-48 I will keep God's law

Sunday between October 30 and November 5 inclusive,

Proper 26

Micah 3:5-12 Judgement upon corrupt rulers

Psalm 43 Send out your light and truth

or

Joshua 3:7-17 Israel crosses into the land of promise

Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 Thanks for a beautiful land

1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 The apostle's teaching

Matthew 23:1-12 Humble yourselves

Monday 1 Samuel 2:27-36 Hope for a better priesthood

Tuesday Ezekiel 13:1-16 False prophets condemned

Wednesday Matthew 23:13-28 Woe to the scribes and pharisees

Thursday Malachi 1:6-2:9 False and true priests

Friday 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 Words tot he church

Saturday Psalm 5 God blesses the righteous

Sunday between November 6 and 12 inclusive,

Proper 27

Amos 5:18-24 Let justice roll down like water

or Wisdom 6:12-16 Wisdom makes herself known

Psalm 70 You are my helper and deliverer

or Wisdom 6:17-20 The beginning of wisdom

or

Joshua 24:1-3, 14-25 [3a] Joshua calls Israel

Psalm 78:1-7 The power of God

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The promise of the resurrection

Matthew 25:1-13 Wise and foolish bridesmaids

Monday Joel 1:1-14 Call to repentance

Tuesday Joel 3:9-21 Promise of a glorious future

Wednesday Matthew 24:1-14 Jesus foretells the end

Thursday Amos 8:7-14 God promised judgment

Friday 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Stand firm in faith

Saturday Psalm 63 God as a rich feast

Sunday between November 13 and 19 inclusive,

Proper 28

Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 The day of the Lord

Psalm 90:1-12 [9-11 opt] Number your days

or

Judges 4:1-7-25 The judgeship of Deborah

Psalm 123 Our eys look to you, O God

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Be alert for the day of the Lord

Matthew 25:14-30 Slaves entrusted with talents

Monday Zechariah 1:7-17 A vision of God's judgment and mercy

Tuesday Zechariah 2:1-5, 5:1-4 Visions of mercy and judgment

Wednesday Matthew 24:45-51 Parable of the unfaithful servant

Thursday Job 16:1-21 A lament about unjust punishment

Friday 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12, 5:12-18 The Christian life

Saturday Psalm 9:1-14 God's reward of the righteous

Christ the King, Proper 29

Ezekiel 34:1-16, 20-24 God will shepherd Israel

Psalm 95:1-7a We are the people of God's pasture

or

Ezekiel 34:1-16, 20-24 God will shepherd Israel

Psalm 100 We are the sheep of God's pasture

Ephesians 1:15-23 The reign of Christ

Matthew 25:31-46 The seperation of sheep and goats

Monday Esther 2:1-18 Lowly Esther becomes queen

Tuesday Esther 8:3-17 Queen Esther saves her people

Wednesday John 5:19-40 The judgment of the Son

Thursday Ezekiel 33:7-20 The righteous will live

Friday Revelation 19:1-9 Praise of God's judgments

Saturday Psalm 7 God the righteous judge

Cycle B

Advent

The First Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 64:1-9 God will come with power and compassion

Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 We shall be saved

1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Gifts of grace sustain us

Mark 13:24-37 The coming of the Son of Man

Monday Zechariah 13:1-9 On that day God will save us

Tuesday Zechariah 14:1-9 Promises concerning that day

Wednesday Matthew 24:15-31 Be ready for that day

Thursday Micah 2:1-13 God will gather you all

Friday 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 A life pleasing to God till the end

Saturday Psalm 79 Prayer for deliverance

The Second Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 40:1-11 God's coming to the exiles

Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 Righteousness and peace

2 Peter 3:8-15a Waiting for the day of God

Mark 1:1-8 John appears fromt the wilderness

Monday Isaiah 26:7-15 The way of the righteous is level

Tuesday Isaiah 4:2-6 God will wash Israel clean

Wednesday Mark 11:27-33 The authority behind John's ministry

Thursday Malachi 2:10-3:1 The coming messenger

Friday Acts 11:1-18 John and Peter baptize

Saturday Psalm 27 God's level path

The Third Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Righteousness and praise flourish like a garden

Psalm 126 God does great things for us

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Kept in faith until the coming of Christ

John 1:6-8, 19-28 A witness to the light

Monday 1 Kings 18:1-18 Elijah condemns King Ahab

Tuesday 2 Kings 2:9-22 Elisha receives Elijah's spirit

Wednesday Mark 9:9-13 Questions about Elijah

Thursday Malachi 3:16-4:6 Elijah and the coming one

Friday Acts 3:17-4:4 Peter preaches about the prophets

Saturday Psalm 125 Prayer for blessing

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 God's promise to David

Luke 1:47-55 The Lord lifts up the lowly

or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 I will sing of your love

Romans 16:25-27 The mysstery revealed in Jesus Christ

Luke 1:26-38 The angel apears to Mary

Monday 1 Samuel 1:1-18 Hannah is promised a child

Tuesday 1 Samuel 1:19-28 Hannah presents Samuel to God

Wednesday Mark 11:1-11 Jesus enters Jerusalem

Thursday Judges 13:2-24 Manoah's wife bears Samson

Friday Hebrews 8:1-13 The mediator replaces the sanctuary

Saturday 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Hannah's song

Christmas

Christmas Eve

December 24

Isaiah 9:2-7 A child is born for us

Psalm 96 Let the earth be glad

Titus 2:11-14 The grace of God has apeared

Luke 2:1-20 [15-20 opt.] God with us

Christmas Dawn

December 25

Isaiah 62:6-12 God comes to restore the people

Psalm 97 Light springs up for the righteous

Titus 3:4-7 Saved through water and the Spirit

Luke 2:1-20 [1-7 opt.] The birth of the Messiah revealed to the shepherds

Christmas Day

December 25

Isaiah 52:7-10 Heralds announce God's salvation

Psalm 98 The victory of our God

Hebrews 1:1-12 [5-12 opt] God has spoken by a son

John 1:1-14 The word became flesh

December 26 Luke 2:1-20 The story of Jesus' birth

December 27 Isaiah 62:6-12 Your salvation comes

December 28 Psalm 100 God's steadfast love

December 29 Genesis 1:1-2:4a The first creation story

December 30 Psalm 136 God's steadfast love

December 31 Titus 2:11-3:7 The life of those newly born

The Name of Jesus

January 1

Numbers 6:22-27 The Aaronic blessing

Psalm 8 How exalted is your name

Galatians 4:4-7 We are no longer slaves

or Philippians 2:5-11 God takes on human form

Luke 2:15-21 The child is named Jesus

First Sunday after Christmas

Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Clothed in garments of salvation

Psalm 148 God's glory is spread over earth

Galatians 4:4-7 Children and heirs of God

Luke 2:20-40 The presentation of the child

Monday Leviticus 12:1-8 Laws on purification after childbirth

Tuesday Exodus 13:11-16 Laws on the dedication of the first born

Wednesday Matthew 12:46-50 Jesus' true family

Thursday Isaiah 49:5-15 God like a nursing mother

Friday Acts 13:42-52 A light to the Gentiles

Saturday Psalm 145:1-13 One generation shall praise God to another

Second Sunday after Christmas

Jeremiah 31:7-14 Joy as God's scattered flock gathers

Psalm 147:12-20 Praising God in Zion

or

Sirach 24:1-12 Wisdom among God's people

Wisdom 10:15-21 Praising the holy name

Ephesians 1:3-14 The will of God made known in Christ

John 1:1-18 [1-9 opt.] God with us

Epiphany

The Epiphany and Following Days

January 6

Isaiah 60:1-6 Nations come to the light

Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 All shall bow down

Ephesians 3:1-12 The gospel's promise for all

Matthew 2:1-12 Christ revealed to the nations

January 7 Exodus 1:22-2:10 God saves Moses from Pharaoh

January 8 Exodus 2:11-25 Moses escapes from Pharaoh again

January 9 John 8:39-39 Jesus' name: I AM

January 10 Isaiah 45:8-17 God greater than human power

January 11 Ephesians 2:11-21 Being one in Christ

January 12 Psalm 110 God will shatter kings

Baptism of Our Lord (First Sunday After the Epiphany)

Genesis 1:1-5 God creates light

Psalm 29 The voice of the Lord upon the waters

Acts 19:1-7 Baptized in the name of Jesus

Mark 1:4-11 Jesus revealed as God's servant

Monday Genesis 17:1-14, 23-27 Circumcision a covenat sign

Tuesday Exodus 30:22-38 Anointing a sign of holiness

Wednesday John 1:29-34 John's account of Jesus' baptism

Thursday Isaiah 41:14-20 God gives water in the desert

Friday Acts 22:2-16 Paul discribes his own baptism

Saturday Psalm 69:1-5, 30-36 God will save through water

Second Sunday After the Epiphany

1 Samuel 3:1-20 [11-20 opt] The call of Samuel

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 You have searched me out

1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Glorify God in your body

John 1:43-51 The calling of the first disciples

Monday 1 Samuel 9:27-10:8 Samuel anoints Saul king

Tuesday 1 Samuel 15:10-31 Samuel rebukes King Saul

Wednesday Luke 18:15-17 Jesus blesses little children

Thursday Genesis 16:1-14 Hagar sees God and is blessed

Friday 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 Believers are called out

Saturday Psalm 86 Walking in God's way

Third Sunday After the Epiphany

Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Repentance at Ninevah

Psalm 65:5-12 In God is my safety and my honor

1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Living in the end times

Mark 1:14-20 The calling of the disciples at the sea

Monday Genesis 12:1-9 God calls Abram to go to Canaan

Tuesday Genesis 45:25-46:7 God calls Jacob to go to Egypt

Wednesday Mark 3:13-19 Jesus appoints the Twelve

Thursday Proverbs 8:1-21 Wisdom calls the people

Friday 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 Live the life assigned

Saturday Psalm 46 The God of Jacob is our stronghold

Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany

Deuteronomy 18:15-20 The prophets speaks with God's authority

Psalm 111 The beginning of wisdom

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Limits to liberty

Mark 1:21-28 The healing of one with an unclean spirit

Monday Numbers 22:1-21 King Balak asks Balaam to curse Israel

Tuesday Numbers 22:22-38 An angel speaks God's word to Balaam

Wednesday Mark 5:1-20 Jesus heals a man with a demon

Thursday Jeremiah 29:1-14 Jeremiah speaks God's word

Friday 1 Corinthians 7:32-40 Paul on marriage

Saturday Psalm 35:1-10 God is our salvation

Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany

Isaiah 40:21-31 The Creator creates the powerless

Psalm 147:1-11, 20c The Lord heals the brokenhearted

1 Corinthians 9:16-23 A servant of the gospel

Mark 1:29-39 The healing of Peter's moter-in-law

Monday 2 Kings 4:8-17, 32-37 Elisha raises the Shunamite child

Tuesday 2 Kings 8:1-6 The Shunamite widow's land restored

Wednesday Mark 3:7-12 Jesus heals many people

Thursday Job 6:1-13 Job's lament at misfortune

Friday 1 Corinthians 9:1-16 An apostles life

Saturday Psalm 102:12-28 Prayer for healing

Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany

2 Kings 5:1-14 Naaman is healed of leprosy

Psalm 30 You restored me to health

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Run the race

Mark 1:40-45 The healing of one with leperosy

Monday Leviticus 13:1-17 The law concerning leporsy

Tuesday Leviticus 14:1-20 The purification of lepers

Wednesday John 4:46-54 Jesus heals a boy

Thursday Job 30:16-31 Job's lament at his condition

Friday 1 Corinthians 10:14-4:11 Do all to God's glory

Saturday Psalm 6 Prayer for healing

Seventh Sunday After the Epiphany

Isaiah 43:18-25 Rivers in the desert

Psalm 41 Heal me, O God

2 Corinthians 1:18-22 Every promise of God is a "Yes"

Mark 2:1-12 The healing of a paralyzed man

Monday Isaiah 30:18-26 God promises to heal

Tuesday Micah 4:1-7 God promises to restore

Wednesday John 5:19-29 The authority of the Son

Thursday Acts 14:8-18 Paul heals a lame man

Friday 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Thanks after affliction

Saturday Psalm 38 Prayer for health and forgiveness

Eighth Sunday After the Epiphany

Hosea 2:14-20 The covenant renewed

Psalm 103:1-13, 22 God's compassion and mercy

2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Ministers of God's new covenant

Mark 2:13-22 Eating with tax collectors and prostitutes

Monday Ezekiel 16:1-14 God's beloved bride

Tuesday Ezekiel 16:53-63 God's everlasting covenant

Wednesday John 3:22-36 Christ, the bridegroom

Thursday Isaiah 62:1-5 God marries the people

Friday 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11 About forgiveness

Saturday Psalm 46:6-17 A marriage song

Transfiguration of Our Lord or Ninth Sunday After the Epiphany

2 Kings 2:1-12 Elijah taken up to heaven

Psalm 50:1-6 God shines forth in glory

2 Corinthians 4:3-6 God's light seen in Christ

Mark 9:2-9 Christ:revealed as God's beloved Son

Monday Exodus 19:7-25 Moses meets God on the mountain

Tuesday Job 19:23-27 Job will see God

Ninth Sunday After the Epiphany

The following readings are for churches whose calendar requires this Sunday, and do not observe the Last Sunday after the Epiphany as Transfiguration.

Deuteronomy 5:12-15 The commandment regarding the sabbath

Psalm 81:1-10 Raise a loud shout to the God of Jacob

2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Treasures in clay jars

Mark 2:23-3:6 Doing the work of God on the sabbath

Monday Exodus 31:12-18 The sabbath law

Tuesday Exodus 16:13-26 Concerning food on the sabbath

Lent

Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Return to God

or Isaiah 58:1-12 The fast that God chooses

Psalm 51:1-17 A plea for mercy

2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10 [20b] Now is the day of salvation

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 The practice of faith

Thursday Daniel 9:1-14 Daniel prays for the people's forgiveness

Friday Daniel 9:15-25a An angel speaks to Daniel

Saturday Psalm 32 God forgives our sin

First Sunday of Lent

Genesis 9:8-17 The rainbow, sign of God's covenant

Psalm 25:1-10 Your paths are love and faithfulness

1 Peter 3:18-22 Saved through water

Mark 1:9-15 The temptation of Jesus

Monday Job 4:1-21 Eliphaz speaks of sin

Tuesday Job 5:8-27 We are to seek God

Wednesday Matthew 4:1-11 Matthews acount of Jesus' temptation

Thursday Proverbs 30:1-9 Plea to be safe from temptation

Friday 1 Peter 3:8-18a About suffering

Saturday Psalm 77 Prayer for God to remember us

Second Sunday of Lent

Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 God blesses Abraham and Sarah

Psalm 22:23-31 All the earth shall turn to God

Romans 4:13-25 The promise to those of Abraham's faith

Mark 8:31-38 The passion prediction

Monday Genesis 21:1-7 God gives Abraham and Sarah a son

Tuesday Genesis 22:1-19 God asks Abraham to sacrifice Isaac

Wednesday Mark 10:32-34 Jesus foretells his death

Thursday Jeremiah 30:12-22 God will restore Israel

Friday Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-19 By faith Abraham obeyed

Saturday Psalm 105:1-11, 37-45 God promised life to Abraham

Third Sunday of Lent

Exodus 20:1-17 The commandments given at Sinai

Psalm 19 The commandments give light to the eyes

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Christ cruicifed, the wisdom of God

John 2:13-22 The cleansing of the temple

Monday 1 Kings 6:1-14, 21-22 Solomon builds the temple

Tuesday 2 Chronicles 29:1-11, 16-19 Hezekiah cleanes the temple

Wednesday Mark 11:15-19 Jesus cleanses the temple

Thursday Ezra 6:1-16 King Darius orders the temple rebuilt

Friday 1 Corinthians 3:10-23 You are God's temple

Saturday Psalm 84 How lovely is God's dwelling place

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Numbers 21:4-9 The lifting up of the serpent

Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 The Lord delivers from distress

Ephesians 2:1-10 Alive in Christ

John 3:14-21 The lifting up of the Son of man

Monday Exodus 15:22-27 God gives the people water

Tuesday Numbers 20:1-13 God gives water from the rock

Wednesday John 8:12-20 Christ the light of the world

Thursday Isaiah 60:15-22 God is our light

Friday Hebrews 3:1-6 The faithfulness of Moses

Saturday Psalm 107:1-16 God gives food and light

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Jeremiah 31:31-34 A new covenant written on the heart

Psalm 51:1-12 Create in me a clean heart

or Psalm 119:9-16 I treasure your promise in my heart

Hebrews 5:5-10 Through suffering Christ saves

John 12:20-33 The grain of wheat dying in the earth

Monday Isaiah 43:8-13 God is our saviour

Tuesday Isaiah 44:1-8 God gives life to the people

Wednesday John 12:34-50 God gives eternal life

Thursday Haggai 2:1-9, 20-23 God promises future blessings

Friday 2 Corinthians 3:4-11 God's glory in Christ

Saturday Psalm 119:9-16 Treasuring God's word

Sunday of Passion

(Palm Sunday)

Mark 11:1-11 Hosanna

or John 12:12-16 Entrance into the final days

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Blessed is the one who comes

Isaiah 50:4-9a The servant of the Lord suffers

Psalm 31:9-16 I commend my Spirit

Philippians 2:5-11 Humbled to the point of death

Mark 14:1-15:47 The passion and death of Jesus

Holy Week

Monday Psalm 10 Prayer for the destruction of the wicked

Tuesday Psalm 44 Prayer for protection from the wicked

Wednesday Psalm 137 We sat down and wept

Maunday Thursday

Exodus 12:1-14 [5-10 opt] The passover of the Lord

Psalm116:1-2, 12-19 The cup of salvation

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Proclaim the Lord's death until he comes

John 13:1-17, 31-35 [31b] The service of Christ: footwashing and meal

Good Friday

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 The suffering servant

Psalm 22 My God, why have you forsaken me?

Hebrews 10:16-25 The way to God is opened by Jesus' death

or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Jesus, the merciful high priest

John 18:1-19:42 The passion and death of Jesus

Holy Saturday*

Job 14:1-4

or Lamantations 3:1-19, 19-24 In God I hope

Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16

1 Peter 4:1-8

Matthew 27:57-66

or John 19:38-42

* For use at services other than Easter Vigil

Easter

Vigil of Easter

Genesis 1:1-2:4a Creation

Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26 God's Mercy endures forever

Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13 The flood

Psalm 46 The God of Jacob is our stronghold

Genesis 22:1-18 The testing of Abraham

Psalm 16 You will show me the path of life

Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 Israel's diliverance at the Red Sea

Exodus 15:1-13, 17-19 [1b] The Lord has triumphed gloriously

Isaiah 55:1-11 Salvation freely offered to all

Isaiah 12:2-6 The wells of salvation

Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4-6 [4b] The wisdom of God

or Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4 The wisdom of God

Psalm 19 The law is just

Ezekiel 36:24-28 A new heart and a new spirit

Psalms 42-43 My soul thirsts for the living God

Zephaniah 3:14-20 The gathering of God's people

Psalm 98 Lift up your voice, rejoice and sing

Jonah 3:1-10 The call of Jonah

Jonah 2:1-9 [4-6 opt] Diliverance belongs to our God

Deuteronomy 31:19-30 The song of Moses

Deuteronomy 32:1-4, 7, 36, 43[36a 43a] Justice for the people

Daniel 3:1-29 The fiery furnace

Azariah 1:35-65[Daniel 3:57-87 LXX] Sing Praise to the Lord

Romans 6:3-11 Dying and rising with Christ

Psalm 114 Tremble, O earth

Mark 16:1-8 The resurrection announced

The Resurrection of Our Lord

Acts 10:34-43 God raised Jesus on the third day

or Isaiah 25:6-9 The feast of victory

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 On this day the Lord has acted

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Witnesses tot he risen Christ

or Acts 10:34-43 God raised Jesus on the third day

John 20:1-18 Seeing the risen Christ

or Mark 16:1-8 The resurrection of Jesus is announced

Easter Sunday Evening

Isaiah 25:6-9 The feast of victory

Psalm 114 Halleluiah

1 Corinthians 5:6-8 [6b] Celebrating with sincerity and truth

Luke 24:13-49 At evening the risen Christ is revealed

Monday Genesis 1:1-2:4a The creation of the world

Tuesday Psalm 104:1-24 The works of God

Wednesday Mark 16:1-8 Mark's acount of the reserrection

Thursday Song 3:1-11 The song of the lover

Friday 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 The resurected body

Saturday Psalm 136 God's steadfast love

Second Sunday of Easter

Acts 4:32-35 The belivers' common life

Psalm 133 How good it is to live in unity

1 John 1:1-2:2 Walking in the light

John 20:19-31 Beholding the wounds of the risen Christ

Monday Daniel 3:1-30 God saves three men from the fire

Tuesday Daniel 6:1-28 God saves Daniel from the lions

Wednesday Mark 12:18-27 Jesus teaches about the resurrection

Thursday Isaiah 26:1-15 Song of victory

Friday 1 John 2:3-17 A new commandment

Saturday Psalm 135 Praise to God

Third Sunday of Easter

Acts 3:12-19 Health and forgivness through Jesus

Psalm 4 The Lord does wonders for the faithful

1 John 3:1-7 The revealing of the children of God

Luke 24:36-48 [36b] Eating with the risen Christ

Monday Jeremiah 301-11 God will save the people

Tuesday Daniel 10:2-19 Daniel's vision strengthens him

Wednesday Mark 16:9-18 Jesus apeears to the disciples

Thursday Hosea 5:15-6:6 Salvation on the third day

Friday 1 John 3:7-15 Love one another

Saturday Psalm 150 Praise to God

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Acts 5:5-12 Salvation in the name of Jesus

Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd

1 John 3:16-24 Love in truth and action

John 10:11-18 Christ, the shepherd

Monday Genesis 48:8-19 God has been my shepherd

Tuesday 1 Chronicles 11:1-9 The shepherd David made king

Wednesday Mark 14:26-31 Christ, the shepherd

Thursday Micah 7:8-20 God will shepherd the people

Friday 1 Peter 5:1-5 Christ, the great shepherd

Saturday Psalm 95 We are the sheep of God's hand

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Acts 8:26-40 Philip teaches and baptizes an Ethiopian

Psalm 22:25-31 All shall turn to the Lord

1 John 4:7-21 Loving one another

John 15:1-8 Christ, the vine

Monday Isaiah 5:1-7 The infaithful vineyard

Tuesday Isaiah 32:9-20 A fruitful field

Wednesday John 14:18-31 Keeping God's word

Thursday Isaiah 65:17-25 God's people like a tree

Friday Galatians 5:16-26 The fruits of the spirit

Saturday Psalm 80 Israel, the vine

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Acts 10:44-48 The Spirit poured out on the Gentiles

Psalm 98 Shout with joy to the Lord

1 John 5:1-6 The victory of faith

John 15:9-17 Christ, the friend and lover

Monday Deuteronomy 7:1-11 Keeping God's commandments

Tuesday Deuteronomy 11:1-17 The rewards of obedience

Wednesday Mark 16:19-20 Mark's account of the acension

The Ascension of Our Lord

Acts 1:1-11 Jesus sends the apostles

Psalm 47 God has gone up with a shout

or Psalm 93 God's throne has been established

Ephesians 1:15-23 Seeing the risen and ascended Christ

Luke 24:44-53 Christ present in all times and places

Friday Revelation 1:9-18 A vision of the risen Christ

Saturday Psalm 132 The crowning of the son of David

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Matthais added to the apostles

Psalm 1 The way of the righteous

1 John 5:9-13 Life in the Son of God

John 17:6-19 Christ's prayer for his diciples

Monday Exodus 28:29-38 The priest Aaron prays for the people

Tuesday Numbers 8:5-22 The Levites consecrated for service

Wednesday John 16:16-24 Sorrow turned to joy

Thursday Ezra 9:5-15 Ezra prays for the people

Friday 3 John 1:1-15 Love within the community

Saturday Psalm 115 God's blessings on the choosen ones

Pentecost

The Vigil of Pentecost

Exodus 19:1-9 The covenant at Sinai

or Acts 2:1-11 Filled with the Spirit

Psalm 33:12-22 The Lord is our help and our shield

or Psalm 130 There is forgiveness

Romans 8:14-17, 22-27 Praying with the Spirit

John 7:37-39 Jesus, the true living water

The Day of Pentecost

Acts 2:1-21 Filled with the Spirit

or Ezekiel 37:1-14 Life to dry bones

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Renewing the face of the earth

Romans 8:22-27 Praying with the Spirit

or Acts 2:1-21 Filled with the Spirit

John 15:26-27; 16:4-15 [4b] Christ sends the Spirit of truth

Monday Joel 2:18-29 God promises the spirit

Tuesday Ezekiel 37:1-14 Dry bones alive with God's spirit

Wednesday John 7:37-39 The living water of the Spirit

Thursday Genesis 11:1-9 The fragmenting of human tongues

Friday 1 Corinthians 12:4-27 Many gifts, one Spirit

Saturday Psalm 149 The faithful exult in God's glory

Sundays after Pentecost

Trinity Sunday

Isaiah 6:1-8 Isaiah's vision and call

Psalm 29 Worship God in holiness

Romans 8:12-17 Living by the Spirit

John 3:1-17 Entering the reign of God

Monday Numbers 9:15-23 God in the cloud and fire

Tuesday Exodus 25:1-22 God in the ark and it's mercy seat

Wednesday Mark 4:21-25 Secrets will come to light

Thursday Numbers 6:22-27 Aaronic blessing

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

Exodus 24:3-8

Psalm 147:12-20

Hebrews 9:11-15

Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

Friday Revelation 4:1-11 Heaven's song of holy, holy, holy

Saturday Psalm 20 The name of God

Sunday between May 24 and 28 inclusive,

Proper 3

Hosea 2:14-20 The covenant renewed

Psalm 103:1-13, 22 The Lord is merciful

2 Corinthians 3:1-6 Ministers of God's new covenant

Mark 2:13-22 Eating with tax collectors and prostitutes

Monday Ezekiel 16:1-14 God's beloved bride

Tuesday Ezekiel 16:53-63 God's everlasting covenant

Wednesday John 3:22-36 Christ, the bridegroom

Thursday Isaiah 62:1-5 God marries the people

Friday 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11 About forgiveness

Saturday Psalm 46:6-17 A marriage song

Sunday between May 29 and June 4 inclusive,

Proper 4

Deuteronomy 5:12-15 The commandment regarding the sabbath

Psalm 81:1-10 Raise a loud shout to the God of Jacob

or

1 Samuel 3:1-20 [11-20 opt] The calling of Samuel

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 You have searched me out

or Psalm 46 The God of Jacob is our stronghold

2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Treasures in clay jars

Mark 2:23-3:6 Doing the work of God on the sabbath

Monday Exodus 31:12-18 The sabbath law

Tuesday Exodus 16:13-26 Concerning food on the sabbath

Wednesday John 5:1-18 Jesus heals on the sabbath

Thursday 1 Sanuel 21:1-6 David eats the bread of the presence

Friday Acts 15:1-5, 22-35 The church considers Jewish practices

Saturday Psalm 78:1-4, 52-72 God's care for the choosen people

Sunday between June 5 and 11 inclusive,

Proper 5

Genesis 3:8-15 God confronts Adam and Eve

Psalm 130 With you there is forgiveness

or

1 Samuel 8:4-20; 11:14-15 [8:12-15, 11:14-15 opt] Israel desires a king

Psalm 138 Your love endures forever

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Renewed in the inner nature

Mark 3:20-35 Doing the work of God

Monday 1 Samuel 16:14-23 David calms Saul's evil spirit

Tuesday 1 Kings 18:17-40 Elijah destroys the evil prophets

Wednesday Luke 11:14-28 Jesus and Beelzebul

Thursday Isaiah 26:16-27:1 God destroys Leviathan

Friday Revelation 20:1-15 Satan's doom

Saturday Psalm 74 God will save us from the enemy

Sunday between June 12 and 18 inclusive,

Proper 6

Ezekiel 17:22-24 The sign of the cedar

Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 The righteous are like a cedar of Lebanon

or

1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 David anointed by Samuel

Psalm 20 Victory to the anointed one

2 Corinthians 5:6-17 [11-13 opt] In Christ a new creation

Mark 4:26-34 The parable of the mustard seed

Monday Ezekiel 31:1-12 Evil can be a towering cedar

Tuesday Jeremiah 22:1-9 The evil will be cut down

Wednesday Mark 4:1-20 The parable of the sower

Thursday Genesis 3:14-24 Deprived of the tree of life

Friday Revelation 21:22-22:5 Given the tree of life

Saturday Psalm 52 Like an olive tree in God's house

Sunday between June 19 and 25 inclusive,

Proper 7

Job 38:1-11 The Creator of earth and sea

Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 God stilled the storm

or

1 Samuel 17:1, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49 [1a] [1....23 opt] David's victory over Goliath

or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5, 10-16 David and Jonathan

Psalm 9:9-20 You are a refuge in a time of trouble

or Psalm 133 How good it is to live in unity

2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Paul's defence of his ministry

Mark 4:35-41 Christ calming the sea

Monday Exodus 7:14-24 God turns the nile into blood

Tuesday Exodus 9:13-35 God sends hail

Wednesday Mark 6:45-52 Jesus walks on water

Thursday Joshua 10:1-14 God makes the sun stand still

Friday Acts 27:13-38 Paul and the storm at sea

Saturday Psalm 65 God silences the sea

Sunday between June 26 and July 2 inclusive,

Proper 8

Lamentations 3:23-33 Great is the Lord's faithfulness

or Wisdom 1:13015; 2:23-24 God created humankind for immortality

Psalm 30 You have lifted me up

or

2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 Lamentation over Saul and Jonathan

Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you

2 Corinthians 8:7-15 Excel in generousity, following the Lord Jesus

Mark 5:21-43 Christ heals a woman and Jarius' daughter

Monday Leviticus 21:1-15 Dead bodies are unclean

Tuesday Leviticus 15:19-31 Bleeding women are unclean

Wednesday Mark 9:14-29 Jesus heals a child

Thursday 2 Kings 20:1-11 God heals Hezekiah

Friday 2 Corinthians 7:2-16 Grief leads to repentance

Saturday Psalm 88 Prayer for restoration

Sunday between July 3 and 9 inclusive,

Proper 9

Ezekiel 2:1-5 The call of Ezekiel

Psalm 123 Our eyes are on you, O God

or

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 The reign of David

Psalm 48 God shall be our guide forevermore

2 Corinthians 12:2-10 God's power made perfect in weakness

Mark 6:1-13 Sending the Twelve to preach and heal

Monday Jeremiah 16:1-13 Jeremiah's celibacy and message

Tuesday Jeremiah 16:11-21 God will forgive Israel

Wednesday John 7:1-9 Unbelief of Jesus' brothers

Thursday Ezekiel 2:8-3:11 Ezekiel to eat the scroll

Friday 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 Paul's suffering

Saturday Psalm 119:81-88 The faithful presecuted

Sunday between July 10 and 16 inclusive,

Proper 10

Amos 7:7-15 The sign of the plumb line

Psalm 85:8-13 Listen to what the Lord God is saying

or

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12-19 [12b] David dances before the ark

Psalm 24 Lift up your head

Ephesians 1:3-14 Choose to live the praise of God

Mark 6:14-29 The death of John the Baptist

Monday Amos 2:6-16 Amos condemns Israel

Tuesday Amos 4:6-13 Prepare to meet your God

Wednesday Luke 1:57-80 The birth of John the Baptist

Thursday Acts 21:27-39 Paul arrested

Friday Acts 23:12-35 Plot to kill Paul

Saturday Psalm 142 Prayer for deliverance

Sunday between July 17 and 23 inclusive,

Proper 11

Jeremiah 23:1-6 A righteous shepherd for Israel

Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd

or

2 Samuel 7:1-14 [14a] God's promise to David

Psalm 89:20-37 I will sing of your love

Ephesians 2:11-22 Reconciled to God through Christ

Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Christ healing the multitudes

Monday Jeremiah 50:1-7 God the true pasture

Tuesday Zechariah 9:14-10:2 God will save the flock

Wednesday Luke 15:1-7 Parable of the lost sheep

Thursday 2 Samuel 5:1-12 David is to shepherd Israel

Friday Acts 20:16-38 The elders are shepherds

Saturday Psalm 100 We are God's sheep

Sunday between July 24 and 30 inclusive,

Proper 12

2 Kings 4:42-44 Elisha feeds a hundred people

Psalm 145:10-18 You open wide your hand

or

2 Samuel 11:1-15 Bathsheba and Uriah wronged by David

Psalm 14 God in the company of the righteous

Ephesians 3:14-21 Prayer to Christ

John 6:1-21 Jesus feeds the 5000

Monday Genesis 18:1-14 God eats with Abraham and Sarah

Tuesday Exodus 24:1-11 The elders eat with God

Wednesday Mark 6:24-35 Jesus feeds 5000

Thursday Isaiah 25:6-10 A feast on the mountain

Friday Philippians 4:10-20 Christian generosity

Saturday Psalm 111 God gives us food

Sunday between July 31 and August 6 inclusive,

Proper 13

Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 Manna in the wilderness

Psalm 78:23-29 Manna rains down

or

2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a David rebuked by Nathan

Psalm 51:1-12 God in the company of the righteous

Ephesians 4:1-16 Maintain the enity of the faith

John 6:24-35 Christ, the bread of life

Monday Numbers 11:16-23, 31-32 God sends quail

Tuesday Deuteronomy 8:1-20 You will eat your fill

Wednesday Mark 8:1-10 Jesus feeds 4000

Thursday Isaiah 55:1-9 Come and eat

Friday Ephesians 4:17-24 The new life

Saturday Psalm 107:1-3, 33-43 God feeds the hungry

Sunday between August 7 and 13 inclusive,

Proper 14

1 Kings 19:4-8 Elijah recieves bread for his journey

Psalm 34:1-8 Taste and see that the Lord is good

or

2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 David laments Absolom's death

Psalm 130 Out of the depths I cry to you

Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Put away evil, live in love

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

Monday 1 Kings 17:1-16 God feeds the widow of Zarephath

Tuesday Ruth 2:1-23 Ruth gleans in Boaz's fields

Wednesday John 6:35-40 Doing God's will

Thursday Jeremiah 31:1-6 God promises fruitful vineyards

Friday Ephesians 5:1-14 Fruits of the light

Saturday Psalm 81 God will feed us

Sunday between August 14 and 20 inclusive,

Proper 15

Proverbs 9:1-6 Invited to dine at wisdom's feast

Psalm 34:9-14 Seeking God

or

1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Solomon's prayer for wisdom

Psalm 111 The begining of wisdom

Ephesians 5:15-20 Filled with the Spirit

John 6:51-58 Christ, the true food and drink

Monday Genesis 43:1-15 Joseph's brothers need food

Tuesday Genesis 45:1-15 Joseph provides food

Wednesday Mark 8:14-21 Jesus teaches about bread

Thursday Genesis 47:13-26 Famine even in Egypt

Friday Acts 6:1-7 Deacons chosen to distribute food

Saturday Psalm 36 God saves humans and animals alike

Sunday between August 21 and 27 inclusive,

Proper 16

Joshua 241-2, 14-18 [2a] Serve the Lord

Psalm 34:15-22 The eyes of God are upon the righteous

or

1 Kings 8:1, 6 10-11, 22-30, 41-43 [1, 6 10-11 opt] Solomon's prayer at the temple dedication

Psalm 84 Your dwelling is dear to me

Ephesians 6:10-20 Put on the armor of God

John 6:56-69 The bread of eternal life

Monday Nehemiah 9:1-15 Nehemiah praises God's care of the people

Tuesday Nehemiah 9:16-31 Nehemiah confesses the people's sin

Wednesday John 15:16-25 Keeping God's word

Thursday Isaiah 33:10-16 The righteous will eat

Friday Ephesians 5:21-6:9 A household code

Saturday Psalm 119:97-104 God's word is sweet

Sunday between August 28 and September 3 inclusive,

Proper 17

Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 God's law: a sign of a great nation

Psalm 15 Dwelling in God's tabernacle

or

Song 2:8-13 Song of two lovers

Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 The oil of gladness

James 1:17-27 Be doers of God's word

Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Authentic religion

Monday Exodus 32:1-14 The Israelites make themselves a god

Tuesday Exodus 32:15-35 Moses punishes their evil

Wednesday Mark 7:9-23 Jesus teaches about tradition

Thursday Deuteronomy 4:21-40 Moses urges faithfulness

Friday James 1:1-16 Trials and temptations

Saturday Psalm 106:1-6, 13-23, 47-48 God will remember the people

Sunday between September 4 and 10 inclusive,

Proper 18

Isaiah 35:4-7a God comes with healing

Psalm 146 Praising the Lord

or

Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Sayings concerning a good name

Psalm 125 Trusting in God

James 2:1-17 [11-13 opt] Faith without works is dead

Mark 7:24-37 Christ heals a little girl and a deaf man

Monday Joshua 6:1-21 The Israelites conquer Jericho

Tuesday Joshua 8:1-22 The Israelites conquer Ai

Wednesday Matthew 17:14-21 Healing by faith

Thursday Judges 15:9-20 Samson slays the Philistines

Friday Hebrews 11:29-12:2 The heros of faith

Saturday Isaiah 39:10-20 Prayer for health

Sunday between September 11 and 17 inclusive,

Proper 19

Isaiah 50:4-9a The servant is vindicated by God

Psalm 116:1-9 I will walk in God's presence

or

Proverbs 1:20-33 Wisdom's rebuke to the foolish

Psalm 19 The law is just and rejoices the heart

or Wisdom 7:26-8:1 The one who lives with wisdom

James 3:1-12 Dangers of the unbridled tongue

Mark 8:27-38 Peter's confession of faith

Monday 1 Kings 13:1-10 Obeying the word of God

Tuesday 1 Kings 13:11-25 Disobeying the word of God

Wednesday John 7:25-36 Jesus the Messiah

Thursday Isaiah 10:12-20 Evil will be destroyed

Friday James 2:17-26 The works of faith

Saturday Psalm 119:169-176 God's law my delight

Sunday between September 18 and 24 inclusive,

Proper 20

Jeremiah 11:18-20 The phrophet is like a lamb

or Wisdom 1:16-2:1, 112-22 The righteous shall live

Psalm 54 God is my helper

or

Proverbs 31:10-31 The capable wife

Psalm 1 Delight in God's law

James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a The wisdom from above

Mark 9:30-37 Pridiction of the passion

Monday 2 Kings 5:1-13 The girl saves her master

Tuesday 2 Kings 11:21-12:16 The boy king repairs the temple

Wednesday John 8:21-38 Being disciples of Jesus

Thursday Jeremiah 1:4-10 God calls Jeremiah while in the womb

Friday James 4:8-5:6 Draw near to God

Saturday Psalm 139:1-18 God formed me in my mother's womb

Sunday between September 25 and October 1 inclusive,

Proper 21

Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 The spirit upon seventy elders

Psalm 19:7-14 The law gives light

or

Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Esther's intercession

Psalm 124 We have escaped like a bird

James 5:13-20 Prayer and aointing in the community

Mark 9:38-50 Warnings to those who obstruct faith

Monday Exodus 18:13-27 Moses appoints judges to keep peace

Tuesday Deuteronomy 1:1-18 Moses cahrges hte judges

Wednesday Matthew 5:13-20 You are salt and light

Thursday Zechariah 10:1-12 God will gather the people

Friday Acts 4:13-31 The believers pray for boldness

Saturday Psalm 5 Lead me in righteousness

Sunday between October 2 and 8 inclusive,

Proper 22

Genesis 2:18-24 Created for relationship

Psalm 8 You adorn us with glory and honor

or

Job 1:1; 2:1-10 Job's integrity in suffering

Psalm 26 Your love is before my eyes

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 God has spoken by a Son

Mark 10:2-16 Teaching on marriage

Monday Deuteronomy 22:13-30 Laws about sexual relations

Tuesday Deuteronomy 24:1-5 Laws about divorce

Wednesday Matthew 5:27-48 Be perfect

Thursday Jeremiah 3:6-14 God will forgive the unfaithful people

Friday 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 Paul on marriage and divorce

Saturday Psalm 112 Happy are those who fear God

Sunday between October 9 and 15 inclusive,

Proper 23

Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 Turn from injustice to the poor

Psalm 90:12-17 Teach us to number our days

or

Job 23:1-9, 16-17 The Alimighty hidden from Job

Psalm 22:1-15 My God, why have you forsaken me

Hebrews 4:12-16 Approah the throne of grace

Mark 10:17-31 Teaching on wealth and reward

Monday Deuteronomy 5:1-21 The Ten Commandments

Tuesday Deuteronomy 5:22-33 Moses mediates God's word to the people

Wednesday Matthew 15:1-9 Jesus teaches the true commandments

Thursday Amos 3:13-4:5 Judgment againts oppessors

Friday Hebrews 3:7-4:11 Against disobedience

Saturday Psalm 26 Prayer for acceptance

Sunday between October 16 and 22 inclusive,

Proper 24

Isaiah 53:4-12 The suffering servant

Psalm 91:9-16 The Most High, your refuge and habitation

or

Job 38:1-7, 34-41 [34-41 opt] Challenges to Job from God

Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c How manifold are your works

Hebrews 5:1-10 Through suffering Christ saves

Mark 10:35-45 Warnings to ambitious disciples

Monday 1 Samuel 8:1-18 Samuel warns against kings

Tuesday 1 Samuel 10:17-25 Saul proclaimed king anyway

Wednesday John 13:1-17 Jesus washes the disciples feet

Thursday Genesis 14:17-24 The story of Melchizedek

Friday Hebrews 6:1-20 The hope of God's promise

Saturday Psalm 37:23-40 God will exalt the righteous

Sunday between October 23 and 29 inclusive,

Proper 25

Jeremiah 31:7-9 The remnant of Israel gathered

Psalm 126 Sowing with tears, reaping with joy

or

Job 42:1-6; 10-17 Job's restoration

Psalm 34:1-8 Taste the Lord's goodness

Hebrews 7:23-28 Christ, the merciful high priest

Mark 10:46-52 Christ heals blind Bartimaeus

Monday Exodus 4:1-17 Moses' power from God

Tuesday 2 Kings 6:8-24 Elisha has power over sight

Wednesday Mark 8:22-26 Jesus heals a blind mind

Thursday Jeremiah 33:1-11 God promises healing

Friday Hebrews 7:1-22 Jesus like Mechizedek

Saturday Psalm 119:17-24 Open my eyes

Sunday between October 30 and November 5 inclusive,

Proper 26

Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Keeping the words of God

Psalm 119:1-8 Seeking God with all our hearts

or

Ruth 1:1-18 Ruth remains with Naomi

Psalm 146 The Lord lifts those bowed down

Hebrews 9:11-14 Redeemed through Christ's blood

Mark 12:28-34 Two commandments: love God and neighbour

Monday Deuteronomy 6:10-25 Keeping the commandments

Tuesday Deuteronomy 28:58-29:1 Warnings against disobedience

Wednesday John 13:31-35 Commandments to love one another

Thursday Micah 6:1-8 Command to do justice

Friday Hebrews 9:1-12 Temple sacrifices and Christ

Saturday Psalm 51 A contrite heart

Sunday between November 6 and 12 inclusive,

Proper 27

1 Kings 17:8-16 God feeds Elijah and the widow

Psalm 146 The Lord lifts those bowed down

or

Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 Ruth wins the favor of Boaz

Psalm 127 Children are given by God

Hebrews 9:24-28 The sacrifice of Christ

Mark 12:38-44 A widows generousity

Monday Ruth 1:1-22 The widow's poverty

Tuesday Ruth 4:7-22 The widow's life restored

Wednesday Mark 11:12-14, 20-24 Condemnation and blessing

Thursday Deuteronomy 24:17-22 Laws concering the poor

Friday Hebrews 9:15-24 The blood of the old covenant

Saturday Psalm 94 God will vindicate the righteous

Sunday between November 13 and 19 inclusive,

Proper 28

Daniel 12:1-3 God will deliver the people

Psalm 16 My heart is glad

or

1 Samuel 1:4-20 Hannah's prayer answered

1 Samuel 2:1-10 My heart exults in God

Hebrews 10:11-25 [15-18 opt] The way to God through Christ

Mark 13:1-8 The end and the coming of the Son

Monday Daniel 4:4-18 Nebuchadnezzar's dream

Tuesday Daniel 4:19-27, 34-37 Nebuchadnezzar cut down

Wednesday Mark 13:9-23 The coming of sufferings

Thursday Zechariah 12:1-13:1 The future of Jerusalem

Friday Hebrews 10:26-39 Call for endurance

Saturday Psalm 13 Prayer for salvation

Christ the King, Proper 29

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 The coming one rules over all

Psalm 93 Your throne has been established

or

2 Samuel 23:1-7 The just ruler like morning light

Psalm 132:1-18 [13-18 opt] The faithful people sing with joy

Revelation 1:4-8 [4b] Christ, the ruler of the earth

John 18:33-37 The kingdom of Christ

Monday Daniel 7:1-8, 15-18 Daniel's vision of four beasts

Tuesday Daniel 7:19-27 The holy ones receive the kingdom

Wednesday John 16:25-33 Jesus speaking in figures

Thursday Ezekiel 28:20-26 Israel will be safe

Friday Revelation 11:7-19 God's reign at the end of time

Saturday Psalm 76 God is victorious

Cycle C

Advent

The First Sunday of Advent

Jeremiah 33:14-16 A righteous branch springs up from David

Psalm 25:1-10 To you, I lift up my soul

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Strengthen hearts of holiness

Luke 21:25-36 Watch for the coming of the Son of Man

Monday Numbers 17:1-11 The budding of Aaron's rod

Tuesday 2 Samuel 7:18-29 The flowering of David's line

Wednesday Luke 11:29-32 The coming of the Son of Man

Thursday Isaiah 1:24-31 Warning not to wither

Friday 2 Peter 3:1-18 Growing in grace

Saturday Psalm 90 Prayer for life from God

The Second Sunday of Advent

Malachi 3:1-4 The messenger refines and purifies

or Baruch 5:1-9 The return of scattered Israel

Luke 1:68-79 God's tender compassion

Philippians 1:3-11 A harvest of righteousness

Luke 3:1-6 Prepare the way of the Lord

Monday Isaiah 40:1-11 The earth prepares for God

Tuesday Isaiah 19:18-25 All nations shall praise God

Wednesday Luke 7:18-30 John the Baptist questions Jesus

Thursday Numbers 3:5-13 The duties of the Levites

Friday 2 Peter 1:2-15 Living God's call

Saturday Psalm 126 Prayer for restoration

The Third Sunday of Advent

Zephaniah 3:14-20 Rejoice in God

Isaiah 12:2-6 In your midst is the Holy One of Israel

Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice the Lord is near

Luke 3:7-18 One more powerful is coming

Monday Numbers 16:1-19 Korah's company rebels

Tuesday Numbers 16:20-35 God destroys Korah's company

Wednesday Luke 7:31-35 The Messiah and John the Baptist

Thursday Micah 4:8-13 God will thresh out the people

Friday Acts 28:23-31 Paul preaches in Rome

Saturday Psalm 85 Prayer for mercy

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Micah 5:2-5a From Bethlehem comes a ruler

Luke 1:47-55 God lifts up the lowly

or Psalm 80:1-7 Show the light of your countenace

Hebrews 10:5-10 I have come to do your will

Luke 1:39-55 [46-55 opt] Blessed are you among women

Monday Genesis 25:19-28 Rebekah bears Jacob and Esau

Tuesday Genesis 30:1-24 Leah and Rachel bear their sons

Wednesday Luke 5:1-25 Elizabeth shall bear a child

Thursday Isaiah 42:14-21 God is like a woman in labour

Friday Romans 8:18-30 The whole creation is in labour

Saturday Psalm 113 Praise to God

Christmas

Christmas Eve

December 24

Isaiah 9:2-7 A child is born for us

Psalm 96 Let the earth be glad

Titus 2:11-14 The grace of God has apeared

Luke 2:1-20 [15-20 opt.] God with us

Christmas Dawn

December 25

Isaiah 62:6-12 God comes to restore the people

Psalm 97 Light springs up for the righteous

Titus 3:4-7 Saved through water and the Spirit

Luke 2:1-20 [1-7 opt.] The birth of the Messiah revealed to the shepherds

Christmas Day

December 25

Isaiah 52:7-10 Heralds announce God's salvation

Psalm 98 The victory of our God

Hebrews 1:1-12 [5-12 opt] God has spoken by a son

John 1:1-14 The word became flesh

December 26 Luke 2:1-20 Luke's story of Jesus' birth

December 27 Luke 3:23-38 Luke's geneology

December 28 Psalm 148 All creation praises God

December 29 Genesis 1:1-2:4a The creation of the world

December 30 Psalm 150 Praise to God

December 31 Hebrews 1:1-2:4 The Son of God appears

The Name of Jesus

January 1

Numbers 6:22-27 The Aaronic blessing

Psalm 8 How exalted is your name

Galatians 4:4-7 We are no longer slaves

or Philippians 2:5-11 God takes on human form

Luke 2:15-21 The child is named Jesus

First Sunday after Christmas

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Samuel grows in favor with all

Psalm 148 God's splendor over the earth

Colossians 3:12-17 Cloth yourselves in love

Luke 2:41-52 Jesus increased in favor with all

Monday 1 Chronicles 28:1-10 Solomon will build the temple

Tuesday 2 Chronicles 7:1-11 Solomon dedicates the temple

Wednesday Luke 8:16-21 Jesus' family

Thursday Ezekiel 43:1-12 God's glory in the temple

Friday Hebrews 9:1-14 The temple of Christ, the high priest

Saturday Psalm 11 God is in the temple

Second Sunday after Christmas

Jeremiah 31:7-14 Joy as God's scattered flock gathers

Psalm 147:12-20 Praising God in Zion

or

Sirach 24:1-12 Wisdom among God's people

Wisdom 10:15-21 Praising the holy name

Ephesians 1:3-14 The will of God made known in Christ

John 1:1-18 [1-9 opt.] God with us

Epiphany

The Epiphany and Following Days

January 6

Isaiah 60:1-6 Nations come to the light

Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 All shall bow down

Ephesians 3:1-12 The gospel's promise for all

Matthew 2:1-12 Christ revealed to the nations

January 7Daniel 2:1-19 The king searches for wisdom

January 8 Daniel 2:24-49 Daniel reveals the dream's meaning

January 9 Luke 1:67-79 The Savior is seen

January 10 Numbers 24:15-19 A star coming from out of Jacob

January 11 Ephesians 4:17-5:1 Life lived in Chrsit

January 12 Daniel 2:20-23 Praise God's wisdom revealed

Baptism of Our Lord (First Sunday After the Epiphany)

Isaiah 43:1-7 Praising through the waters

Psalm 29 The voice of the Lord upon the waters

Acts 8:14-17 Prayer for the Holy Spirit

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 The baptism of Jesus

Monday Judges 4:1-10, 12-16 Israel's enemies drown

Tuesday Judges 5:12-21 The song of Deborah

Wednesday Luke 11:33-36 Your body full of light

Thursday Numbers 27:1-11 Daughters also promised inheritance

Friday 1 John 5:13-21 The life of those born of God

Saturday Psalm 106:1-12 God saves through water

Second Sunday After the Epiphany

Isaiah 62:1-5 God like the bridegroom and bride

Psalm 36:5-10 We feast on the abundance of God's house

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 A variety of gifts but one Spirit

John 2:1-11 The wedding of Cana

Monday Isaiah 54:1-8 God is married to Israel

Tuesday Jeremiah 3:19-25 Israel is a faithless spouse

Wednesday Luke 5:33-39 Christ the bridegroom

Thursday Song 4:9-5:1 A love song

Friday 1 Corinthians 1:3-17 Appeal for unity

Saturday Psalm 145 Praise God's faithfulness

Third Sunday After the Epiphany

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Ezra reads the law

Psalm 19 The law revives the soul

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a You are the body of Christ

Luke 4:14-21 Jesus reads the prophet Isaiah

Monday Jeremiah 36:1-4, 20-26 The king burns the scroll

Tuesday Jeremiah 36:27-32 Jeremiah dictates a second scroll

Wednesday Luke 4:38-44 Jesus heals and preaches in synagogues

Thursday Isaiah 61:1-7 The spirit of God upon me

Friday 1 Corinthians 14:1-12 The asembly's gifts

Saturday Psalm 119:89-96 The law of God gives life

Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany

Jeremiah 1:4-10 A prophet to the nataions

Psalm 71:1-6 You have been my strength

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Without love, a noisy gong

Luke 4:21-30 The prophet Jesus not accepted

Monday 1 Kings 17:8-6 The widow of Zaraphath fed

Tuesday 2 Kings 5:1-14 Naaman the syrian healed

Wednesday Luke 19:41-44 Recognizing the works of God

Thursday Jeremiah 1:11-19 Jeremiah warns of disaster

Friday 1 Corinthians 14:13-25 Interperting tounges

Saturday Psalm 56 In God I trust

Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany

Isaiah 6:1-13 [9-13 opt] Send me

Psalm 138 I will bow toward your holy temple

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 I am the least of the apostles

Luke 5:1-11 Jesus calls the disciples to fish for people

Monday Numbers 27:12-23 God's choice of Joshua

Tuesday 1 Samuel 9:15-10:1b The call of Saul

Wednesday Luke 5:27-32 The call of Levi

Thursday Isaiah 8:1-11 Resisting the call

Friday 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 Advice about worship

Saturday Psalm 115 God blesses the chosen people

Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany

Jeremiah 17:5-10 Those who trust the Lord are like trees

Psalm 1 Trees planteed by streams of water

1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Christ has been raised

Luke 6:17-26 Blessings on the poor, woes on the rich

Monday 2 Kings 24:18-25:21 Woes come upon Jerusalem

Tuesday Ezra 1:1-11 Blessings return to Jerusalem

Wednesday Luke 11:37-52 Woe to the sinners

Thursday Jeremiah 22:11-17 Woe to the unjust

Friday 1 Corinthians 15:20-34 The end time

Saturday Psalm 120 Woe to me

Seventh Sunday After the Epiphany

Genesis 45:3-11, 15 Joeseph forgives his brothers

Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 The lowly shall possess the land

1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 The mystery of the resurrection

Luke 6:27-38 Love your enemies

Monday Genesis 33:1-17 Jacob and Esau reconcile

Tuesday 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Davis spares Saul's life

Wednesday Luke 17:1-4 Forgiving seven times seven

Thursday Leviticus 5:1-13 Offerings for pardon

Friday 1 Corinthians 11:2-22, 27-33 Advice for church life

Saturday Psalm 38 Confession of sin

Eighth Sunday After the Epiphany

Isaiah 55:10-13 God's word goes forth

or Sirach 27:4-7 Wisdom rules heaven and earth

Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 The righteous flourish like a palm tree

1 Corinthians 15:51-58 The mystery of the resurrection

Luke 6:39-49 Building on a firm foundation

Monday Jeremiah 24:1-10 The good figs and the bad figs

Tuesday Jeremiah 29:10-19 The rotten figs

Wednesday Luke 14:34-35 Good or bad salt

Thursday Proverbs 5:1-23 The poem of the bad woman or the good wife

Friday 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 Paul's farewell

Saturday Psalm 1 The fruited tree of the chaff

Transfiguration of Our Lord or Ninth Sunday After the Epiphany

Transfiguration of Our Lord

Exodus 34:29-35 Moses' face shone

Psalm 99 Worship upon God's holy hill

2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 We will be transformed

Luke 9:28-43 [37-43 opt] Jesus is transfigured on the mountain

Monday Ezekiel 1:1-2:1 Ezekiel's vision of the chariot

Tuesday Luke 10:21-24 The Son revealed

Ninth Sunday After the Epiphany

The following readings are for churches whose calendar requires this Sunday, and do not observe the Last Sunday after the Epiphany as Transfiguration.

1 Kings 8:22-23, 41-43 God's everlasting covenant for all

Psalm 96:1-9 Praise to God among the nations

Galatians 1:1-12 Beware of contrary gospels

Luke 7:1-10 Jesus heals a centurion's slave

Monday Jonah 4:1-11 God's mercy on the Ninevites

Tuesday Nehemiah 1:1-11 Prayer for God to gather the people

Lent

Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Return to God

or Isaiah 58:1-12 The fast that God chooses

Psalm 51:1-17 A plea for mercy

2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10 [20b] Now is the day of salvation

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 The practice of faith

Thursday Exodus 5:10-23 Israel labours in Egypt

Friday Exodus 6:1-13 God promises deliverance

Saturday Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 For everything a season

First Sunday of Lent

Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Saved from Egypt

Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 God shall keep you

Romans 10:8-13 [8b] Saved through water

Luke 4:1-13 The temptation of Jesus

Monday 1 Chronicles 21:1-7 Satan tempts David

Tuesday Zechariah 3:1-10 Satan tempts Joshua

Wednesday Luke 21:34-22:6 Satan tempts Judas

Thursday Job 1:1-22 Satan tempts Job

Friday 2 Peter 2:4-21 Believers who fall into sin

Saturday Psalm 17 Prayer for protection from evil ones

Second Sunday of Lent

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 The covenant with Abram

Psalm 27 The Lord shall keep me safe

Philppians 3:17-4:1 Our citizenship is in heaven

Luke 13:31-35 A hen gathering her brood

Monday Exodus 33:1-6 Abraham's decendants lament

Tuesday Numbers 14:10-24 [10b] Moses intercededs for the people

Wednesday Luke 13:22-31 The narrow door

Thursday 2 Chronicles 20:1-22 The king prays for Jerusalem

Friday Romans 4:1-13 The faith of Abraham

Saturday Psalm 105:1-42 [16-41 opt] God's covenant with Abraham

Third Sunday of Lent

Isaiah 55:1-9 Come to the water

Psalm 63:1-8 O God, eagerly I seek you

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Israel, baptized in the cloud and seas

Luke 13:1-9 The parable of the fig tree

Monday Jeremiah 11:1-17 Judgment against the olive tree

Tuesday Ezekiel 17:1-10 Allegory of the vine

Wednesday Luke 13:18-21 Parable of the mustard seed, yeast

Thursday Numbers 13:17-27 The fruit of the promised land

Friday Romans 2:1-16 Divine judgment

Saturday Psalm 39 My hope is in God

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Joshua 5:9-12 Israel eats bread and grain

Psalm 32 Be glad, you righteous

2 Corinthians 5:16-21 The mystery and ministry of reconcilliation

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 [11b] The parable of the forgiving father

Monday Leviticus 23:26-41 Days for confession and celebration

Tuesday Leviticus 25:1-19 The jubilee celebration

Wednesday Luke 9:10-17 Jesus feeds 5000

Thursday 2 Kings 4:1-7 The widow saved

Friday Revelation 19:1-9 The marriage supper of the Lamb

Saturday Psalm 53 Retoring our fortunes

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Isaiah 43:16-21 The Lord gives water in the wilderness

Psalm 126 Sowing with tears, reaping with joy

Philippians 3:4-14 [4b] To know Christ and his resurrection

John 12:1-8 Mary anoints Jesus for his burial

Monday Exodus 40:1-15 Anonting the holy things

Tuesday Judges 9:7-15 Anonting the bramble

Wednesday Luke 18:31-34 Jesus fortells his death

Thursday Habakkuk 3:2-15 God will save the anointed

Friday 1 John 2:18-28 Knowing the Son

Saturday Psalm 20 The Anointed One and us

Sunday of Passion

(Palm Sunday)

Luke 19:28-40 Entrance into the final days

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Blessed is the one who comes

Isaiah 50:4-9a The servant submits to suffering

Psalm 31:9-16 I commend my Spirit

Philippians 2:5-11 Humbled to the point of death

Luke 22:14-23:56 The passion and death of Jesus

Holy Week

Monday Genesis 34:1-31 Violence against Dinah and Shechem

Tuesday Judges 19:22-30 Violence against the Levite's concubine

Wednesday 2 Samuel 13:1-22 Violence against Tamar

Maunday Thursday

Exodus 12:1-14 [5-10 opt] The passover of the Lord

Psalm116:1-2, 12-19 The cup of salvation

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Proclaim the Lord's death until he comes

John 13:1-17, 31-35 [31b] The service of Christ: footwashing and meal

Good Friday

Isaiah 52:13-53:12 The suffering servant

Psalm 22 My god, why have you forsaken me?

Hebrews 10:16-25 The way to God is opened

or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Jesus, the merciful high priest

John 18:1-19:42 The passion and death of Jesus

Holy Saturday

1 Samuel 4:1-11 [1b] The ark of God captured

or *

Job 14:1-4

or Lamantations 3:1-19, 19-24

Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16

1 Peter 4:1-8

Matthew 27:57-66

or John 19:38-42

* For use at services other than Easter Vigil

Easter

Vigil of Easter

Genesis 1:1-2:4a Creation

Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26 God's Mercy endures forever

Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13 The flood

Psalm 46 The God of Jacob is our stronghold

Genesis 22:1-18 The testing of Abraham

Psalm 16 You will show me the path of life

Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 Israel's diliverance at the Red Sea

Exodus 15:1-13, 17-19 [1b] The Lord has triumphed gloriously

Isaiah 55:1-11 Salvation freely offered to all

Isaiah 12:2-6 The wells of salvation

Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4-6 [4b] The wisdom of God

or Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4 The wisdom of God

Psalm 19 The law is just

Ezekiel 36:24-28 A new heart and a new spirit

Psalms 42-43 My soul thirsts for the living God

Zephaniah 3:14-20 The gathering of God's people

Psalm 98 Lift up your voice, rejoice and sing

Jonah 3:1-10 The call of Jonah

Jonah 2:1-9 [4-6 opt] Diliverance belongs to our God

Deuteronomy 31:19-30 The song of Moses

Deuteronomy 32:1-4, 7, 36, 43[36a 43a] Justice for the people

Daniel 3:1-29 The fiery furnace

Azariah 1:35-65[Daniel 3:57-87 LXX] Sing Praise to the Lord

Romans 6:3-11 Dying and rising with Christ

Psalm 114 Tremble, O earth

Luke 24:1-12 He is risen

The Resurrection of Our Lord

Easter Sunday Day

Acts 10:34-43 God raised Jesus on the third day

or Isaiah 65:17-25 God promises a new heaven and a new earth

Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 On this day the Lord has acted

1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Raised with Christ

or Acts 10:34-43 God raised Jesus on the third day

John 20:1-18 Seeing the risen Christ

or Luke 24:1-12 The women proclaim the resurrection

Easter Sunday Evening

Isaiah 25:6-9 The feast of victory

Psalm 114 Halleluiah

1 Corinthians 5:6-8 [6b] Celebrating with sincerity and truth

Luke 24:13-49 At evening the risen Christ is revealed

Monday Joshua 10:16-27 Joshua defeats five kings

Tuesday 2 Samuel 6:1-15 David dances before the ark

Wednesday Luke 24:1-12 The reserrection acount according to Luke

Thursday Judges 4:17-23; 5:24-31a Jael kills Sisera

Friday Revelation 12:1-12 The woman, the child, the dragon

Saturday Psalm 108 God saves the choosen people

Second Sunday of Easter

Acts 5:27-32 The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus

Psalm 118:14-29 Glad songs of victory

or Psalm 150 Let everything praise the Lord

Revelation 1:4-8 Jesus Christ, the firstborn of the dead

John 20:19-31 Beholding the wounds of the risen Christ

Monday 1 Samuel 17:1-23 The enemy Goliath taunts Israel

Tuesday 1 Samuel 17:32-51 The David conquers Goliath

Wednesday Luke 12:4-12 The courage to confess Christ

Thursday Esther 9:1-5, 18-23 Purim celebrates victory

Friday Revelation 1:9-18 A vision of Christ

Saturday Psalm 122 Peace in Jerusalem

Third Sunday of Easter

Acts 9:1-20 [7-20 opt] Paul's conversion, baptism, and preaching

Psalm 30 My wailing turns into dancing

Revelation 5:11-14 The song of the living creatures to the Lamb

John 21:1-19 Jesus appears to the disciples

Monday Acts 12:1-19 Peter imprisoned

Tuesday Acts 26:1, 12-29 Paul preaches before Agrippa

Wednesday Luke 5:1-11 Simon's catch of fish

Thursday Acts 11:19-30 The early Christian community

Friday Revelation 5:1-10 The throne and the elders

Saturday Psalm 121 God will preserve your life

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Acts 9:36-43 Peter raises Tabitha from the dead

Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd

Revelation 7:9-17 A multitude sings before the Lamb

John 10:22-30 Jesus promises life to his sheep

Monday Ezekiel 37:15-28 God will unite the flock

Tuesday Ezekiel 45:1-9 God promises a sanctuary

Wednesday John 10:31-42 The Son and the Father are one

Thursday Jeremiah 50:17-20 Israel will be fed

Friday Revelation 6:1-7:3 Israel sealed

Saturday Psalm 100 We are God's sheep

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Acts 11:1-18 God savevs the Gentiles

Psalm 148 God's splendor is over earth and heaven

Revelation 21:1-6 New heaven, new earth

John 13:31-35 Love one another

Monday 1 Samuel 20:1-23, 35-42 The love of David and Jonathan

Tuesday 2 Samuel 1:4-27 David mourns Jonathan's death

Wednesday Luke 10:25-28 Love your neighbour

Thursday Leviticus 19:9-18 Love your neighbour

Friday Revelation 10:1-11 Eating the scroll

Saturday Psalm 133 How good it is to live in unity

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Acts 16:9-15 Lydia and her houshold are baptized

Psalm 67 Let the nations be glad

Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 The lamb is the light of God's city

John 14:23-29 The Father will send the Holy Spirit

or John 5:1-9 Jesus heals on the sabbath

Monday 1 Chronicles 12:16-22 The spirit of God on Amasai

Tuesday 2 Chronicles 15:1-15 The spirit of God on Azariah

Wednesday Luke 2:25-38 The spirit of God on Simeon and Anna

The Ascension of Our Lord

Acts 1:1-11 Jesus sends the apostles

Psalm 47 God has gone up with a shout

or Psalm 93 God's throne has been established

Ephesians 1:15-23 Seeing the risen and ascended Christ

Luke 24:44-53 Christ present in all times and places

Friday Revelation 12:13-17 The dragon makes war

Saturday Psalm 125 The peace of God

Seventh Sunday of Easter

Acts 16:16-34 A jailer is baptized

Psalm 97 Light dawns for the righteous

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 Blessed are those who wash their robes

John 17:20-26 Jesus prays for the disciples

Monday Exodus 40:16-38 God's glory on the tabernacle

Tuesday 2 Chronicles 5:2-14 God's glory in the temple

Wednesday Luke 9:18-27 God's glory and discipleship

Thursday Ezekiel 3:12-21 God's glory commissions the prophet

Friday Revelation 19:9-21 The rider and the beast

Saturday Psalm 29 The glory of God

Pentecost

The Vigil of Pentecost

Exodus 19:1-9 The covenant at Sinai

or Acts 2:1-11 Filled with the Spirit to tell God's deeds

Psalm 33:12-22 The Lord, our help and our shield

or Psalm 130 There is forgiveness with you

Romans 8:14-17, 22-27 Praying with the Spirit

John 7:37-39 Jesus, the true living water

The Day of Pentecost

Acts 2:1-21 Filled with the Spirit

or Genesis 11:1-9 God destroys the tower of Babel

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b Send forth your spirit

Romans 8:14-17 The Spirit makes us children of God

or Acts 2:1-21 Filled with the Spirit

John 14:8-17, 25-27 [25-27 opt] The Father will give you the Spirit of truth

Monday Joel 2:18-29 God's spirit poured out

Tuesday Ezekiel 11:14-25 God will gather the people

Wednesday Luke 1:26-38 The Spirit comes on Mary

Thursday Numbers 24:1-14 Balaam speaks with God's spirit

Friday 1 Corinthians 2:1-13 About the Spirit of God

Saturday Psalm 48 The God of Zion

Trinity Sunday

Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 Wisdom rejoices in the creation

Psalm 8 Your majesty is praised above the heavens

Romans 5:1-5 God's love poured into our hearts

John 16:12-15 The Spirit will guide you into the truth

Monday Proverbs 3:13-26 Wisdom is a tree of life

Tuesday Proverbs 4:1-9 Choose God's wisdom

Wednesday Luke 1:26-55 Mary sings of God

Thursday Daniel 1:1-21 Daniel's wisdom

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

Genesis 14:18-20

Psalm 116:10-19

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Luke 9:11-17 [11b]

Friday Ephesians 4:1-16 Life in the Trinity

Saturday Psalm 124 We have escaped like a bird

Sunday between May 24 and 28 inclusive,

Proper 3

Isaiah 55:10-13 God's word goes forth

or Sirach 27:4-7 Wisdom rules heaven and earth

Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 The righteous flourish like a palm tree

1 Corinthians 15:51-58 The mystery of the resurrection

Luke 6:39-49 Building on a firm foundation

Monday Jeremiah 24:1-10 The good figs and the bad figs

Tuesday Jeremiah 29:10-19 The rotten figs

Wednesday Luke 14:34-35 Good or bad salt

Thursday Proverbs 5:1-23 The poem of the bad woman or the good wife

Friday 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 Paul's farewell

Saturday Psalm 1 The fruited tree of the chaff

Sunday between May 29 and June 4 inclusive,

Proper 4

1 Kings 8:22-23, 41-43 God's everlasting covenant for all

Psalm 96:1-9 Praise to God among the nations

or

1 Kings 18:20-39 [22-29 opt] Elijah and the prophets of Baal

Psalm 96 Give glory to God's name

Galatians 1:1-12 Beware of contrary gospels

Luke 7:1-10 Jesus heals a centurion's slave

Monday Jonah 4:1-11 God's mercy on the Ninevites

Tuesday Nehemiah 1:1-11 Prayer for God to gather the people

Wednesday Luke 4:31-37 Healing the man with an unclean spirit

Thursday Isaiah 56:1-8 God welcomes the foreigner and the eunuch

Friday Acts 3:1-10 Healing the crippled beggar

Saturday Psalm 5 God's favor like a shield

Sunday between June 5 and 11 inclusive,

Proper 5

1 Kings 17:17-24 Elijah revives a widow's son

Psalm 30 My God, you restored me to health

or

1 Kings 17:8-24 [17-24 opt] A widow offers hospitality to Elijah

Psalm 146 The Lord lifts up those bowed down

Galatians 1:11-24 Jesus Christ is revealed

Luke 7:11-17 Jesus revives a widow's son

Monday Genesis 22:1-14 God saves Isaac from death

Tuesday Judges 11:29-40 God does not save Jephthah's daughter

Wednesday Luke 8:40-56 A girl raised to life, a woman healed

Thursday Jeremiah 8:14-22 A balm in Gilead

Friday Galatians 2:1-14 Paul and Peter

Saturday Psalm 68:1-10, 19-20 God protects the widows

Sunday between June 12 and 18 inclusive,

Proper 6

2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15 Nathan tells the story of the lamb

Psalm 32 You forgive the guilt of my sin

or

1 Kings 21:1-21 [11-14 opt] Ahab kills teh owner of a vineyard

Psalm 5:1-8 Trust in God for deliverance

Galatians 2:15-21 Justification through grace

Luke 7:36-8:3 The woman annointing Jesus is forgiven

Monday 2 Chroncles 30:1-12 The people ask for forgiveness

Tuesday 2 Chroncles 30:13-27 The people are forgiven

Wednesday Luke 5:17-26 Jesus forgives sins and heals

Thursday 2 Samuel 18:28-19:8 David forgives Absalom

Friday Galatians 3:1-14 Abraham believed God

Saturday Psalm 130 Prayer for mercy

Sunday between June 19 and 25 inclusive,

Proper 7

Isaiah 65:1-9 The prophet sent to a rebellious people

Psalm 22 :19-28 I will praise you

or

1 Kings 19:1-15a [5-7 opt] Elijah hears God in silence

Psalms 42-43 Send out your light and truth

Galatians 3:23-29 Clothed with Christ in baptism

Luke 8:26-39 Jesus casts out demons

Monday Job 18:1-21 God will destroy the wicked

Tuesday Job 19:1-22 Job questions God's ways

Wednesday Luke 9:37-43 Jesus heals the boy with a demon

Thursday Ezekiel 32:1-10 Evil like a dragon will be destroyed

Friday Galatians 3:15-22 The purpose of the law

Saturday Psalm 64 Prayer for protection

Sunday between June 26 and July 2 inclusive,

Proper 8

1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 Elijah says follow me

Psalm 16 Protect me, O God

or

2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Elijah ascends into heaven

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 You have redeemed your people

Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Love is the whole of the law

Luke 9:51-62 Jesus says 'Follow me'

Monday Leviticus 9:22-10:11 God's fire consumes Aaron's sons

Tuesday 2 Kings 1:1-16 God's fire consumes the king's men

Wednesday Luke 9:21-27 Following Jesus

Thursday Deuteronomy 32:15-27, 39-43 God's anger like a fire

Friday Galatians 4:8-20 Paul reproves the hearers

Saturday Psalm 140 Prayer for protection

Sunday between July 3 and 9 inclusive,

Proper 9

Isaiah 66:10-14 Jerusalem, a nursing mother

Psalm 66:1-9 God holds our souls in life

or

2 Kings 5:1-14 Elisha heals a warrior with leprosy

Psalm 30 My God, I cried out to you for help

Galatians 6:1-16 [1-6 opt] Do what is right now

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 Jesus sends out seventy disciples

Monday Jeremiah 6:10-19 Call to faithfulness

Tuesday Jeremiah 8:4-13 Call to faithfulness

Wednesday Luke 9:1-6 The mission of the Twelve

Thursday Joshua 23:1-16 Joshua urges faithfullness

Friday Acts 19:21-41 A riot from Paul's preaching

Saturday Psalm 119:73-80 Living in faithfulness

Sunday between July 10 and 16 inclusive,

Proper 10

Deuteronomy 30:9-14 The Lord delights in your faithfullness

Psalm 25:1-10 Show me your ways

or

Amos 7:7-17 A plumb line judging the people

Psalm 82 O God, rule the earth

Colossians 1:1-14 The gospel is bearing fruit

Luke 10:25-37 The parable of the merciful Samaratan

Monday Genesis 41:14-36 Joseph's plan to feed Egypt

Tuesday Genesis 41:37-49 God saves Egypt from starvation

Wednesday John 3:16-21 God's Son saves the world

Thursday Leviticus 19:1-4, 32-37 Mercy to the alien

Friday James 2:14-26 Faith produces good works

Saturday Psalm 25 Teach me your paths

Sunday between July 17 and 23 inclusive,

Proper 11

Genesis 18:1-10a The hospitality of Abraham and Sarah

Psalm 15 Leading a blameless life

or

Amos 8:1-12 A famine of hearing God's words

Psalm 52 I am like a green olive tree

Colossians 1:15-28 A hymn to Christ

Luke 10:38-42 Choosing the better part

Monday Exodus 18:1-12 Jethro's family eats before God

Tuesday Proverbs 9:1-18 The wise and the foolish women

Wednesday Luke 8:4-10 Jesus speaks in parables

Thursday Deuteronomy 12:1-12 The promise to eat before God

Friday Colossians 1:27-2:7 To know Christ

Saturday Psalm 119:97-104 God's word like honey

Sunday between July 24 and 30 inclusive,

Proper 12

Genesis 18:20-32 Abraham bargins with God

Psalm 138 You love endures forever

or

Hosea 1:2-10 Hosea's marriage

Psalm 85 Righteousness and peace

Colossians 2:6-19 [16-19 opt] Buried with Christ in baptism

Luke 11:1-13 Jesus teaches prayer

Monday Esther 3:7-15 Haman's plan to kill the Jews

Tuesday Esther 7:1-10 Esther's plea saves the Jews

Wednesday Luke 8:22-25 Disciples pray for safety

Thursday Job 22:21-23:17 Eliphaz and Job argue about prayer

Friday Colossians 2:16-3:1 About false regulations

Saturday Psalm 55:16-23 Cast your burden on God

Sunday between July 31 and August 6 inclusive,

Proper 13

Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23 Search out wisdom

Psalm 49:1-12 The folly of trust in riches

or

Hosea 11:1-11 Like a mother, God loves Israel

Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Give thanks to the Most High

Colossians 3:1-11 Clothed in Christ

Luke 12:13-21 Be rich toward God, your treasure

Monday Ecclesiastes 2:1-17 The fool accumulates wealth

Tuesday Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:8 Death comes to all

Wednesday Luke 12:22-31 Trust in God

Thursday Ecclesiastes 12:1-8, 13-14 Remember God

Friday Colossians 3:18-4:5 About false regulations

Saturday Psalm 127 The foolish life, the righteous life

Sunday between August 7 and 13 inclusive,

Proper 14

Genesis 15:1-6 God's promise of a child

Psalm 33:12-22 Let your lovingkindness be upon us

or

Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 Learn to do good

Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 The salvation of God

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Abraham's faith in a home given by God

Luke 12:32-40 The treasure of the kingdom

Monday 2 Chronicles 33:1-17 Manasseh returns to God

Tuesday 2 Chronicles 34:22-33 Huldah preaches the covenant

Wednesday Luke 12:41-48 A parable of the slaves

Thursday Jeremiah 33:14-26 God remembers the covenant with David

Friday Hebrews 11:1-7, 17-28 The ancestors' faith

Saturday Psalm 89:1-18 God's covenant with David

Sunday between August 14 and 20 inclusive,

Proper 15

Jeremiah 23:23-29 God's word is like fire

Psalm 82 O God, rule the earth

or

Isaiah 5:1-7 The vineyard of the Lord is destroyed

Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 O God, tend this vine

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 The faith of the Hebrew people

Luke 12:49-56 Jesus brings fire on earth

Monday 1 Samuel 5:1-12 The Philistines puished with plague

Tuesday 1 Samuel 6:1-16 The Philistines atone for sacrilege

Wednesday Luke 19:45-48 Jesus cleanses the temple

Thursday Joshua 7:1, 10-26 Achan punished for disobedience

Friday Hebrews 10:26-39 God's judgement

Saturday Psalm 32 Prayer for forgiveness

Sunday between August 21 and 27 inclusive,

Proper 16

Isaiah 58:9-14 [9b] Do not trample the sabbath

Psalm 103:1-8 Crowned with mercy and lovingkindness

or

Jeremiah 1:4-10 Jeremiah called to be a prophet

Psalm 71:1-6 You have been my strength

Hebrews 12:18-29 Coming to the city of the living God

Luke 13:10-17 Jesus heals on the sabbath

Monday Nehemiah 13:15-22 Nehemiah enforces sabbath law

Tuesday Ezekiel 20:1-17 The people profaned the sabbath

Wednesday Luke 6:1-11 Jesus heals on the sabbath

Thursday Acts 17:1-9 Paul preaches Christ on the sabbath

Friday Hebrews 12:3-17 Call for endurance

Saturday Psalm 109:21-31 Praise for healing

Sunday between August 28 and September 3 inclusive,

Proper 17

Proverbs 25:6-7 Do not put yourself forward

or Sirach 10:12-18 Judgment upon the proud

Psalm 112 The righteous are merciful

or

Jeremiah 2:4-13 The people of Israel forsake the Lord

Psalm 81:1, 10-16 Honey from the rock

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 God is with us

Luke 14:1, 7-14 Invite the poor to your banquet

Monday Isaiah 2:5-17 God condemns the proud

Tuesday Isaiah 57:14-21 God blesses the humble

Wednesday Luke 14:15-24 God's hospitality to the humble

Thursday 2 Chronicles 12:1-12 King Rohoboam humbles himself

Friday Hebrews 13:7-21 Call for faithfulness

Saturday Psalm 119:65-72 God blesses the humble

Sunday between September 4 and 10 inclusive,

Proper 18

Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Walk in the way of life

Psalm 1 Delight in the law

or

Jeremiah 18:1-11 Like a potter, the Lord reshapes Israel

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 You have searched me out

Philemon 1:1-21 Paul says, 'Receive Onesimus'

Luke 14:25-33 Give up your possessions

Monday Genesis 39:1-23 Joseph does not sin against God

Tuesday 2 Kings 17:24-41 The Assyrians worship other gods

Wednesday Luke 18:18-30 The rich ruler

Thursday Deuteronomy 7:12-26 The way of obedience

Friday 1 Timothy 3:14-4:16 Being a servant of Christ

Saturday Psalm 101 Choosing God's law

Sunday between September 11 and 17 inclusive,

Proper 19

Exodus 32:7-14 Moses begs forgiveness

Psalm 51:1-10 Have mercy on me, O God

or

Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Judgment against Jerusalem

Psalm 14 Who seeks after God?

1 Timothy 1:12-17 Christ Jesus came for sinners

Luke 15:1-10 Looking for the lost sheep and silver coin

Monday Amos 7:1-6 God relents from punishing Israel

Tuesday Jonah 3:1-10 God relents from punishing Nineveh

Wednesday Luke 22:31-33, 54-62 Peter denies Jesus

Thursday Job 40:6-14; 42:1-6 Job repents

Friday 1 Timothy 1:1-11 About false teachers

Saturday Psalm 73 God is my portion

Sunday between September 18 and 24 inclusive,

Proper 20

Amos 8:4-7 Warnings to those who trample the needy

Psalm 113 Our God lifts up the poor

or

Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 The Lord laments over Judah

Psalm 79:1-9 Deliver us and forgive our sins

1 Timothy 2:1-7 One God, one mediator, Christ Jesus

Luke 16:1-13 Serving God or weath

Monday Proverbs 14:12-31 Oppressing the poor

Tuesday Proverbs 17:1-5 Oppressing the poor

Wednesday Luke 20:45-21:4 The rich verses the poor

Thursday Exodus 23:1-9 Justice for all

Friday 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 Generosity to the poor

Saturday Psalm 12 Help for the poor

Sunday between September 25 and October 1 inclusive,

Proper 21

Amos 6:1, 4-7 [1a] Warnings to the wealthy

Psalm 146 Justice to the opressed

or

Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15 [3a] Jeremiah buys a field

Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 My refuge, my stronghold, my God

1 Timothy 6:6-19 Pursusing God's justice

Luke 16:19-31 Poor Lazarus and the rich man

Monday Proverbs 22:2-16 The rich verses the poor

Tuesday Proverbs 28:3-10 The rich verses the poor

Wednesday Luke 9:43-48 [43b] Welcoming the little ones

Thursday Ezekiel 18:5-24 The righteous verses the wicked

Friday Revelation 3:14-22 Being rich or poor in God

Saturday Psalm 62 I wait on God

Sunday between October 2 and 8 inclusive,

Proper 22

Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 The wicked surround the righteous

Psalm 37:1-9 Commit your way to the Lord

or

Lamantations 1:1-6 Jerusalem is empty and destroyed

Lamantations 3:19-26 Great is your faithfulness

2 Timothy 1:1-14 Guard the treasure entrusted to you

Luke 17:5-10 Faith the size of a mustard seed

Monday 2 Kings 18:1-8, 28-36 King Hezekiah trusts in God

Tuesday 2 Kings 19:8-20, 35-37 God saves the people

Wednesday Matthew 20:29-34 Mercy on the blind man

Thursday Isaiah 7:1-9 Standing firm in faith

Friday Revelation 2:12-29 Call to faithfulness

Saturday Psalm 3 Deliverance from God

Sunday between October 9 and 15 inclusive,

Proper 23

2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c Naaman is cleansed

Psalm 111 I give thanks with my whole heart

or

Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 Israel plants gardens in Babylon

Psalm 66:1-12 God holds our souls in life

2 Timothy 2:8-15 We will live with Christ

Luke 17:11-19 One leper give thanks to God

Monday Numbers 12:1:15 Miriam contracts leprosy

Tuesday Leviticus 14:33-53 Cleansing a leprous house

Wednesday Luke 5:12-16 A leper healed

Thursday Nehemiah 13:1-3, 23-31 Israel seperates from foreigners

Friday 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Share in sufferings

Saturday Psalm 61 Prayer for health

Sunday between October 16 and 22 inclusive,

Proper 24

Genesis 32:22-31 Jacob's struggle with the angel

Psalm 121 My help comes from the Lord

or

Jeremiah 31:27-34 The promise of a new covenant

Psalm 119:97-104 Your words are sweeter than honey

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Christ the judge

Luke 18:1-8 A widow begs for justice

Monday 1 Samuel 25:2-22 David judges against Nabal

Tuesday 1 Samuel 25:23-42 [36-42 opt] Abigal pleads for life

Wednesday Luke 22:39-46 Jesus prays for life

Thursday Isaiah 54:11-17 God will vindicate the faithful

Friday 2 Timothy 2:14-26 About the Christian life

Saturday Psalm 57 Vindication from God

Sunday between October 23 and 29 inclusive,

Proper 25

Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 Jerusalem will be defeated

or Sirach 35:12-17 God is impartial in justice

Psalm 84:1-7 Happy are the people whose strength is in you

or

Joel 2:23-32 The promise to restore Israel

Psalm 65 Your paths overflow with plenty

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 The good fight of faith

Luke 18:9-14 A Pharisee and tax collector pray

Monday Daniel 5:1-12 King Balshazzar sees writing on the wall

Tuesday Daniel 5:13-31 Daniel urges humilty

Wednesday Luke 1:46-55 Mary's song

Thursday 1 Samuel 2:1-10 Hannah's song

Friday 2 Timothy 3:1-15 Godlessness, godliness

Saturday Psalm 84 A doorkeeper in God's house

Sunday between October 30 and November 5 inclusive,

Proper 26

Isaiah 1:10-18 Learn to do good

Psalm 32:1-7 Praying in time of trouble

or

Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 The wicked surround the righteous

Psalm 119:137-144 Grant me understanding

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Faith and love amid adversity

Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus climbs high to see Jesus

Monday Amos 5:12-24 God desires justice, not offerings

Tuesday Zechariah 7:1-14 Fasting verses justice and mercy

Wednesday Luke 19:11-27 A parable about life in the church

Thursday Proverbs 15:8-11, 24-33 God welcomes the righteous

Friday Jude 1:5-21 Warning against sinners in the church

Saturday Psalm 50 Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving

Sunday between November 6 and 12 inclusive,

Proper 27

Job 19:23-27a I know that my Redeemer lives

Psalm 17:1-9 Keep me as the apple of your eye

or

Haggai 1:15-2:9 [15b] The promise to restore Judah

Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 Great is the Lord

or Psalm 98 Earth sees the victory of God

2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 The coming of Christ Jesus

Luke 20:27-38 Jesus speaks of the resurrection

Monday Deuteronomy 25:5-10 Instructions for a levirate marriage

Tuesday Genesis 38:1-26 Tamar and levirate marriages

Wednesday Luke 20:1-8 Jesus' authority questioned

Thursday Exodus 3:13-20 God appears to Moses

Friday Acts 24:10-23 Paul testifies to the resurrection

Saturday Psalm 122 God will keep you forever

Sunday between November 13 and 19 inclusive,

Proper 28

Malachi 4:1-2a A day of healing sun for the righteous

Psalm 98 God judges the righteous

or

Isaiah 65:17-25 God promises a new heaven and a new earth

Isaiah 12 In your midst the Holy One of Israel

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Do what is right for the sake of Christ

Luke 21:5-19 Jesus speaks of suffering for his sake

Monday 1 Samuel 28:3-19 Saul warned of God's judgment

Tuesday 2 Samuel 21:1-14 Violence comes on Saul's houseold

Wednesday Luke 17:20-37 The coming judgment

Thursday Ezekiel 10:1-19 God's glory leaves Jerusalem

Friday 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12 God's judgment

Saturday Psalm 141 God is my refuge

Christ the King, Proper 29

Jeremiah 23:1-6 Coming of the shepherd and the righteous Branch

Psalm 46 The God of Jacob is our stronghold

or

Jeremiah 23:1-6 Coming of the shepherd and the righteous Branch

Luke 1:68-79 God has raised up for us a mighty saviour

Colossians 1:11-20 A hymn to Christ, firstborn of all creation

Luke 23:33-43 Jesus is crucified between two thieves

Monday Psalm 24 The King of glory comes

Tuesday Psalm 47 God reigns

Wednesday Luke 18:15-17 Receiving the kingdom of God

Thursday Isaiah 33:17-22 Our God rules

Friday Revelation 21:5-27 God reigns in the holy city

Saturday John 21:24-25 The last day of the three-year cycle:

"the world itself could not contain the books that would be written"

Lesser Festivals

St. Andrew, Apostle

November 30

Ezekiel 3:16-21

A sentinel for the house of Isreal

or Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Psalm 19:1-6

The heavens declare God's glory

or Psalm 19

Romans 10:10-18 Faith comes from the word of Christ

or Romans 10:8-18 (8b)

John 1:35-42 Jesus calls Andrew

or Matthew 4:18-22

St. Thomas, Apostle

December 21

Judges 6:36-40

God affirms Gideon's calling

or Habakkuk 2:1-4

Psalm 136:1-4, 23-26 God's mercy endures forever

or Psalm 126

Ephesians 4:11-16 The body of Christ has various gifts

or Hebrews 10:35-11:1

John 14:1-7 Jesus, the way, the truth, the life

or John 20:24-29

St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr

December 26

2 Chronicles 24:17-22 Zechariah is stoned to death

or Jeremiah 26:1-9, 12-15

Psalm 17:1-9, 15

I call upon you, O God

or Psalm 31:1-5

Acts 6:8-7:2, 51-60 (7:2a) Stephen is stoned to death

Matthew 23:34-49 Jesus laments that Jerusalem kills her prophets

St. John, Apostle and Evangelist

December 27

Genesis 1:1-5, 26-31 Humankind is created by God

or Exodus 33:18-23

Psalm 116:12-19

The death of faithful servants

or Psalm 92:1-4, 11-14

1 John 1:1-2:2 Jesus, the word of life

or 1 John 1:1-9

John 21:20-25

The beloved disciple remains with Jesus

or John 21:19-24 (19b)

The Holy Innocents, Martyrs

December 28

Jeremiah 31:15-17 Rachel weeps for her children

Psalm 124

We have escaped like a bird

1 Peter 4:12-19 Continue to do good while suffering

or Revelation 21:1-7

Matthew 2:13-18 Herod kills innocent children

The Name of Jesus

January 1

Numbers 6:22-27

The Aaronic blessing

or Exodus 34:1-8

Psalm 8

How exalted is your name in all the world

Galatians 4:4-7

We are no longer slaves, but children

or Philippians 2:5-11

God takes on human form

or Romans 1:1-7

or Philippians 2:9-13

Luke 2:15-21

The child is named Jesus

The Confession of St. Peter

January 18

Acts 4:8-13 Salvation is in no one other than Jesus

Psalm 18:1-7, 16-19

My God, my rock, worthy of praise

or Psalm 23

1 Corinthians 10:1-5 Drinking from the spiritual rock of Christ

or 1 Peter 5:1-4

Mattew 16:13-19 Peter confesses, "You are the Messiah"

The Conversion of St. Paul

January 25

Acts 9:1-22

Saul is converted to Christ

or Acts 26:9-11

Psalm 67

Let all the peoples praise you, O God

Galatians 1:11-24

Paul receives a revelation of Christ

Luke 21:10-19

The end times will require endurance

or Matthew 10:16-22

The Presentation of Our Lord

February 2

Malachi 3:1-4

My messenger, a refiner and purifier

Psalm 84

How dear to me is your dwelling, O Lord

or Psalm 24:14-18

Lift up your heads

Hebrews 2:14-18

Jesus shares human flesh and suffering

Luke 2:22-40

The child is brought to the temple

St. Matthias, Apostle

February 24

Isaiah 66:1-2

Heaven is God's throne, earth is God's footstool

or Acts 1:15-26

Psalm 56

I am bound by the vow I made to you

or Psalm 15

Acts 1:15-26

The apostles cast lots for Matthias

or Philippians 3:13-21 (13b)

Luke 6:12-16

Jesus calls the twelve

or John 15:1, 6-16

St. Joseph, Guardian of Our Lord

March 19

2 Samuel 7:4, 8-16

Psalm 89:1-4, 26-29

Romans 4:13-18

Luke 2:41-52

The Annunciation of Our Lord

March 25

Isaiah 7:10-14

A young woman will bear a son

Psalm 45

Your name will be remembered

or Psalm 45:5-10

I love to do your will, O God

Hebrews 10:4-10

The offering of Jesus' body sanctifies us

Luke 1:26-38

The angel greets Mary

St. Mark, Evangleist

April 25

Isaiah 52:7-10

The messenger anouces salvation

Psalm 57

Be merciful to me, O God

or Psalm 2:7-10

2 Timothy 4:6-11, 18

The good fight of faith

or Ephesians 4:7-8, 11-16

Mark 1:1-15

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ

or Mark 16:15-20

St. Philip & St. James, Apostles

May 1

Isaiah 30:18-21

God's mercy and justice

Psalm 44:1-3, 20-26

Save us for the sake of your love

or Psalm 119:33-40

2 Corinthians 4:1-6 Proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord

John 14:8-14

The Son and the Father are one

or John 14:6-14

The Visitation

May 31

1 Samuel 2:1-10 Hannah's thanksgiving

or Zephaniah 3:14-18a

Psalm 113

God, the helper of the needy

Romans 12:9-16b Rejoice with those who rejoice

or Coloassians 3:12-17

Luke 1:39-57

Mary greets Elizabeth

or Luke 1:39-49

St. Barnabas, Apostle

June 11

Isaiah 42:5-12

The Lord calls usin righteuosness

Psalm 112

Happy are the God-fearing

Acts 11:19-30; 13:1-3 Barnabas and Saul are set apart

Matthew 10:7-16

Jesus sends out the Twleve

The Nativity of St. John the Baptist

June 24

Malachi 3:1-4

My messenger, a refiner and purifier

or Isaiah 40:1-11

Psalm 141

My eyes are turned to God

or Psalm 85:7-13

Acts 13:13-26

The gospel for the decendants of Abraham

Luke 1:57-67

The birth and naming of John

or Luke 1:57-80

St. Peter & St. Paul, Apostles

June 29

Ezekiel 34:11-16

God the true shepherd

Psalm 87:1-2, 5-7 Glorious things are spoken of you

1 Corinthians 3:16-23

All belong to Christ

or 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Mark 8:27-35

Peter confesses, "You are the Messiah"

or John 21:15-19

St. Mary Magdalene

July 22

Ruth 1:6-18

Ruth stays with Naomi

or Exodus 2:1-10

Moses is saved by Pharoh's daughter

or Judith 9:1, 11-14

Psalm 73:23-28

I will speak of all God's works

or Psalm 42:1-7

Acts 13:26-33a

The raising of Jesus fufills God's promise

2 Corinthians 5:14-18

John 20:1-2, 11-18

Mary Magdalene meets Jesus in the garden

or John 20:11-18

St. James the Elder, Apostle

July 25

1 Kings 19:9-18

Elijah hears God in the midst of silence

or Jeremiah 45:1-5

Psalm 7:1-10

God, my shield and defence

Acts 11:27-12:3a

James is killed by Herod

Mark 10:35-45 Whoever wishes to be great must serve

or Matthew 20:20-28

The Transfiguration of Our Lord

August 6

Exodus 34:29-35

Psalm 99 [1-4 opt]

2 Peter 1:13-21

Luke 9:28-36

St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord

August 15

Isaiah 61:7-11

God will cause righeoutness to spring up

or Isaiah 61:10-11

Psalm 45:11-15

God's name will be remembered

or Psalm 34:1-9

Galatians 4:4-7

We are no longer slaves, but children

Luke 1:46-55

Mary's thanksgiving

St. Bartholomew, Apostle

August 24

Exodus 19:1-6

Israel is God's preistly people

or Deuteronomy 18:15-18

Psalm 12

A plea for help in evil times

or Psalm 91

1 Corinthians 12:27-31a

The body of Christ

or 1 Corinthians 4:9-15

John 1:43-51

Jesus says: "Follow me"

or Luke 22:24-30

Holy Cross Day

September 14

Numbers 21:4-9 (4b)

A bronze serpent in the wilderness

or Isaiah 45:21-25

Psalm 98:1-4

The Lord has done marvelous things

or Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38

God was ththeir rock

1 Corinthians 1:18-24

The cross is the power of God

or Philippians 2:5-11

or Galatians 6:14-18

John 3:13-17

The Son of Man will be lifted up

or John 12:31-36a

St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist

September 21

Ezekiel 2:8-3:11

A prophet to the house of Israel

or Proverbs 3:1-6

Psalm 119:33-40

Give me understanding

Ephesians 2:4-10

By grace you have been saved

or 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Matthew 9:9-13

Jesus calls to Matthew: "Follow me"

St. Michael and All Angels

September 29

Daniel 10:10-14; 12:1-3 Michael shall arise

or Genesis 28:10-17

Psalm 103:1-5, 20-22

Bless the Lord, you angels

Revelation 12:7-12 Michael defeats Satan in a cosmic battle

Luke 10:17-20

Jesus gives his followers authority

or John 1:47-51

St. Luke, Evangelist

October 18

Isaiah 43:8-13

You are my winess

or Isaiah 35:5-8

God heals the blind and deaf

or Sirach 38:1-4, 6-10, 12-14

Psalm 124

Our help is in God

or Psalm 147:1-7

2 Timothy 4:5-11

The good fight of faith

or 2 Timothy 4:5-13

Luke 1:1-4; 24:44-53

Luke witnesses to the minitsry of Jesus

or Luke 4:14-21

St. James of Jerusalem, brother of Our Lord

October 23

Acts 15:12-22a

Psalm 1

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Matthew 13:54-58

St. Simon & St. Jude, Apostles

October 28

Jeremiah 26:1-16 [1-6 opt.] Jeremiah promises the judgment of God

or Deuteronomy 32:1-4

Psalm 11

Take refuge in God

or Psalm 119:89-96

1 John 4:1-6

Do not believe every spirit of this world

or Ephesians 2:13-22

John 14:21-27

Those who love Jesus will keep his word

or John 15:17-27

Reformation Day

October 31

Jeremiah 31:31-34

I will write my law in their hearts

Psalm 46

The God of Jacob is our stronghold

Romans 3:19-28 Justified by God's grace as a gift

John 8:31-36

The truth will set you free

All Saints' Day

November 1

Cycle A

Revelation 7:9-17

The multitides of heaven worship the lamb

Psalm 34:1-10, 22

Fear the Lord, you saints

1 John 3:1-3

We are God's children

Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed are the poor in spirit

Cycle B

Isaiah 25:6-9

A feast of rich foods

or Wisdom 3:1-9

The righteous are with God

Psalm 24

They shall receive a blessing from God

Revelation 21:1-6a

A new heaven and a new earth

John 11:32-44

The rasing of Lazarus

Cycle C

Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18

The holy ones of the Most High

Psalm 149

Sing praises for God's goodness

Ephesians 1:11-23

God made Christ head over all

Luke 6:20-31

Jesus speaks blessing and woes

BCP

Sirach 44:1-10, 13-14

or Sirach 2:1-11 [1-6 opt]

Psalm 149

Revelation 7:2-4, 9-17

or Ephesians 1:11-23 [11-14 opt]

Matthew 5:1-12

or Luke 6:2-36 [27- 36 opt]

Alternate Daily Readings

Monday Deuteronomy 7:1-11 God calls a holy people

Tuesday Numbers 11:16-30 God's spirit comes on the elders

Wednesday John 15:1-17 Abiding in the vine

Thursday Isaiah 62:1-12 God maries the people

Friday Colosians 1:3-23a The saints bearing fruit

Saturday Psalm 99 God Praised by the faithful people

Commemorations

Occasions

Saints

Micah 6:6-8

Psalm 9:1-10

1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Luke 6:20-23

Martyrs

Ezekiel 20:40-42

Psalm 5

Revelation 6:9-11

Mark 8:34-38

Missionaries

Isaiah 62:1-7

Psalm 48

Romans 10:11-17

Luke 24:44-53

Renewers of Church

Jeremiah 1:4-10

1 Corinthians 3:11-23

Mark 10:35-45

Renewers of Society

Hosea 2:18-23

Psalm 94:1-14

Romans 12:9-21

Luke 6:20-36

Pastors and Bishops

Ezekiel 34:11-16

or Acts 20:17-35

Psalm 84

1 Peter 5:1-4

or Ephesians 3:14-21

John 21:15-17

or Matthew 24:42-47

Theologians

Proverbs 3:1-7

or Wisdom 7:7-14

Psalm 119:89-104

1 Corinthians 2:6-10, 13-16

or 1 Corinthians 3:5-11

Artists and Scientists

Isaiah 28:5-6

or Hosea 14:5-8

or 2 Chronicles 20:20-21

Psalm 96

Philippians 4:8-9

or Ephesians 5:18-20 (18b)

Matthew 13:44-52

Unity

Isaiah 2:2-4

Pslam 133

Ephesians 4:1-6

John 17:15-23

Dedication and Anniverrsary

1 Kings 8:22-30

Psalm 84

1 Peter 2:1-9

John 10:22-30

Harvest

Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Psalm 65

2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Day of Penitence

Nehemiah 1:4-11a

Psalm 6

1 John 1:5-2:2

Luke 15:11-32

National Holiday

Jerememiah 29:4-14

or Isaiah 26:1-8

or Deuteronomy 10:17-21

Psalm 20

or Psalm 47

or Psalm 145:1-9

Romans 13:1-10

or Hebrews 11:8-16

Mark 12:13-17

or Matthew 5:43-48

Labour Day

Sirach 38:27-32

Psalm 107:1-9

or Psalm 90:1-2,16-17

1 Corinthians 3:10-14

Matthew 5:19-24

Peace

Micah 4:1-5

Psalm 85

Ephesians 2:13-18

John 15:9-12

Day of Thanksgiving

Cycle A

Deuteronomy 8:7-18 A land of streams

Psalm 65 You crown the year with your goodness

2 Corinthians 9:6-15 God provides every blessing in abundance

Luke 17:11-19 The healed leper gives thanks to Jesus

Cycle B

Joel 2:21-27 The promise to restore Jerusalem

Psalm 126 Sowing in tears, reaping in joy

1 Timothy 2:1-7 Make thanksgivings

Matthew 6:25-35 God will care for all our needs

Cycle C

Deuteronomy 26:1-11 The offering of the first fruits

Psalm 100 Enter the gates of the Lord with thanksgiving

Philippians 4:4-9 Do not worry about anything

John 6:25-35 Jesus, the bread of life

BCP

Deuteronomy 8:1-3, 6-10, 17-20

Psalm 65:9-14

James 1:17-18, 21-27

Matthew 6:25-33

Stewardship of Creation

Job 39:1-11, 16-18

Psalm 104:1, 13-24

or Psalm 104:25-37

1 Timothy 6:7-10, 17-19

Luke 12:13-21

New Year's Eve

Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

For everything there is a season

or Jeremiah 24:1-7

Psalm 8

How exalted is your name

or Psalm 102:24-28

Revelation 21:1-6a

A new heaven and a new earth

or 1Peter 1:22-25

Matthew 25:31-46

The sheep and the goats

or Luke 13:6-9