TENTH SUNDAY OF GRACETIDE

*Note: This proper is intended for use on 24 July 2005, the Tenth Sunday of Gracetide, and is provided early because of the vacation schedule of the webmaster.*


Gracetide Proper G8

"Being Prepared"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, your Son taught that he will return in glory at a time that only you know, but we fear that our weakness compromises our vigilance. Through your Spirit draw us away from the slumber of sin and keep us ever awake and watchful, rejoicing in the praises of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Genesis 6:5-22
Genesis 7:11-24
Deuteronomy 7:7-16

Psalm 2

Wisdom:
Job 1:13-21
Job 9:1-13
Job 14:1-22

Prophets:
Isaiah 35:1-10
Amos 4:1-5
Micah 7:1-7
Malachi 3:13--4:6

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 17:13-20

Apostolic Epistle:
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
1 Timothy 4:1-10

Apostolic Account:
Acts 28:23-28
Revelation 3:1-6

Gospel:
Matthew 24:36-51
Mark 13:32-36
Luke 12:35-40


Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2005):
Amos 4:1-5
Psalm 2
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Matthew 24:36-51

Year B (2006):
Micah 7:1-7
Psalm 2
1 Timothy 4:1-10
Mark 13:32-36

Year C (2007):
Malachi 3:13--4:6
Psalm 2
Revelation 3:1-6
Luke 12:35-40