Today's Readings

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Year A RCL 6/15/2008 A.D.

The Collect

Contemporary

Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.



Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7)

First Lesson

Psalm 116:1, 10-17 Page 759, BCP

The Psalm

Romans 5:1-8

Second Lesson

Matthew 9:35-10:8(9-23)

Gospel
The Sunday Lectionary is a three year cyclical lectionary. The year which will begin with Advent in 2007 will be Year A. The year which ended November 25, 2007 was Year C.

The collects and the Psalms are from the Book of Common Prayer. The collects use the contemporary wording.

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