Today's Readings

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Year A RCL 6/22/2008 A.D.

The Collect

Contemporary

O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving­kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.



Genesis 21:8-21

First Lesson

Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 Page 709, 710, BCP

The Psalm

Romans 6:1b-11

Second Lesson

Matthew 10:24-39

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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