Optional Gracetide Proper 22

Optional Gracetide 22 "The Lord's Day"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful that your Holy Spirit gathers us each Lord's Day to offer you thanks and praise. Through our worship nourish and strengthen us to proclaim your kingdom, and bring about in us fruitful growth according to the image of your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Genesis 28: 10-22
Leviticus 23: 1-8

Psalm 149

Wisdom:
Psalm 40
Proverbs 5: 7-14
Proverbs 26: 24-26

Prophets:
Isaiah 4: 4-6
Jeremiah 30: 18-24

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 15: 1-10
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 24: 1-22

Apostolic Epistle:
1 Corinthians 16: 19-24
Colossians 4: 15-18
Hebrews 10: 19-25

Apostolic Account:
Acts 15: 22-29
Revelation 19: 1-4

Gospel:
Matthew 12: 1-14 [or John 5: 1-18 or 7: 21-24]
Mark 2:23--3:6 [or John 5: 1-18 or 7: 21-24]
Luke 6: 1-11 [or John 5: 1-18 or 7: 21-24]

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Leviticus 23: 1-8
Psalm 149
1 Corinthians 16: 19-24
Matthew 12: 1-14 [or John 5: 1-18 or 7: 21-24]

Year B (2006):
Isaiah 4: 4-6
Psalm 149
Colossians 4: 15-18
Mark 2:23--3:6 [or John 5: 1-18 or 7: 21-24]

Year C (2007):
Jeremiah 30: 18-24
Psalm 149
Hebrews 10: 19-25
Luke 6: 1-11 [or John 5: 1-18 or 7: 21-24]

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 21

Optional Gracetide 21 "Self Denial"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, strengthen our hearts by the power of your Spirit, that we should never forget that your life and love are the heart of all that we have and are. Keep our eyes firmly fixed on the path that you have established through your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Genesis 22: 1-19
1 Samuel 15 :22

Psalm 41

Wisdom:
Job 42: 1-6
Psalm 40
Psalm 135: 1-10

Prophets:
Jeremiah 17: 5-10
Jeremiah 17: 14-18
Jeremiah 45

Deuterocanonical:
Judith 8: 9-27

Apostolic Epistle:
Galatians 2: 15-21
Philippians 3: 1-12

Apostolic Account:
Acts 21: 15-26
Revelation 6: 9-11

Gospel:
Matthew 16: 24-28
Mark 8: 34-38
Luke 9: 23-27

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Job 42: 1-6
Psalm 41
Galatians 2: 15-21
Matthew 16: 24-28

Year B (2006):
Jeremiah 17: 5-10
Psalm 41
Philippians 3: 1-12
Mark 8: 34-38

Year C (2007):
Jeremiah 17: 14-18
Psalm 41
Revelation 6: 9-11
Luke 9: 23-27

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 20

Optional Gracetide 20 "Christian Joy"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, our joy comes from the knowledge that our home truly and forever rests in you. Through your Spirit draw us ever more fully into your eternal life and goodness. We ask this through 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:
2 Samuel 6: 2-19
Ezra 3:1-13 or 6 :13-18
Nehemiah 8: 9-18

Psalm 16

Wisdom:
Psalm 21
Psalm 63
Psalm 100

Prophets:
Isaiah 12: 1-3
Isaiah 12: 4-6
Isaiah 66: 10-14

Deuterocanonical:
Tobit 13: 10
Baruch 5: 1-9a

Apostolic Epistle:
Philemon 1: 4-7
1 Peter 1: 8-9
3 John 0: 1-4

Apostolic Account:
Acts 2: 22-28
Acts 13: 44-52

Gospel:
Matthew 25: 14-30
John 16: 20-22
Luke 15: 8-10

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Isaiah 12: 1-3
Psalm 16
Philemon 1: 4-7
Matthew 25: 14-30

Year B (2006):
Isaiah 12: 4-6
Psalm 16
1 Peter 1: 8-9
John 16: 20-22

Year C (2007):
Isaiah 66: 10-14
Psalm 16
3 John 0: 1-4
Luke 15: 8-10

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 19

Optional Gracetide 19 "Prayer"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, through the leading of your Spirit, you inspire our hungry souls to reach out to you in prayer. Give us the determination to pray without ceasing, as you are with us always. We ask this in the name 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 32:23-33
1 Kings 18:29-40
2 Kings 4:29-37

Psalm 42

Wisdom:
Psalm 25
Psalm 26
Psalm 38

Prophets:
Isaiah 26:20--27:1
Jeremiah 10:23-25
Daniel 6

Deuterocanonical:
Tobit 3

Apostolic Epistle:
Romans 8:26-27
Ephesians 3:14-21
James 4:1-10

Apostolic Account:
Acts 4:23-31
Revelation 7:9-17; 8:1-5

Gospel:
Matthew 6:5-15
Matthew 7:7-11 or Luke 7:9-13
Luke 11:1-4

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Isaiah 26:20--27:1
Psalm 42
Romans 8:26-27
Matthew 6:5-15

Year B (2006):
Jeremiah 10:23-25
Psalm 42
Ephesians 3:14-21
Matthew 7:7-11 or Luke 7:9-13

Year C (2007):
Daniel 6
Psalm 42
James 4:1-10
Luke 11:1-4

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 18

Optional Gracetide 18 "Love of God"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, in your great love for your creatures, you call us with passion to love you above all things. Through your Spirit cultivate in our minds and hearts a love that demands all of our strength and a yearning that issues from the depths of our souls. We ask this in the name of your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Deuteronomy 6: 4-9
Deuteronomy 10: 12-22
Deuteronomy 13: 1-6

Psalm 116 or 117

Wisdom:
Proverbs 3: 1-8
Song of Songs 8: 5-7

Prophets:
Isaiah 41: 8-16
Isaiah 43: 1-7
Jeremiah 31: 31-34

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 2

Apostolic Epistle:
Romans 8: 28-30 [-38]
1 Corinthians 2: 6-10
1 John 4: 7-21

Apostolic Account:
Revelation 2: 1-7
Revelation 12: 10-12

Gospel:
Matthew 22: 34-40
Mark 12: 28-34
Luke 10: 25-28
John 14: 21-24

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Deuteronomy 6: 4-9
Psalm 116 or 117
1 Corinthians 2: 6-10
Matthew 22: 34-40

Year B (2006):
Deuteronomy 10: 12-22
Psalm 116 or 117
1 John 4: 7-21
Mark 12: 28-34

Year C (2007):
Deuteronomy 13: 1-6
Psalm 116 or 117
Romans 8: 28-30 [-38]
Luke 10: 25-28

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 17

Optional Gracetide 17 "Ordained Ministry"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, you call to holy orders those whom your Spirit has chosen for the service of your people. Through that same Spirit strengthen all bishops, presbyters, deacons, and deaconesses so that they may lead your people to the embrace of your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Exodus 29: 1-46
Numbers 3: 1-13
Numbers 11: 16-30

Psalm 99

Wisdom:
Psalm 43
Psalm 89
Psalm 92

Prophets:
Isaiah 6: 1-10
Isaiah 61: 1-3
Jeremiah 1: 4-10

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 45

Apostolic Epistle:
2 Corinthians 4: 1-7
1 Timothy 3: 1-13; 4: 12-16
1 Timothy 5: 17-25
1 Timothy 6: 11-16
2 Timothy 1: 1-14
Titus 1: 5-9
1 Peter 5: 1-4

Apostolic Account:
Acts 6: 1-7
Acts 20: 17-38

Gospel:
Matthew 5: 13-16 or 20:25-28
Matthew 9: 35-38 or 20: 25-28
Luke 10: 1-9 or Matthew 20: 25-28

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Isaiah 6: 1-10
Psalm 99
2 Corinthians 4: 1-7 or 1 Timothy 3: 1-13; 4: 12-16
Matthew 5: 13-16 or 20: 25-28

Year B (2006):
Isaiah 61: 1-3
Psalm 99
1 Timothy 6: 11-16 or 1 Timothy 3: 1-13; 4: 12-16
Matthew 9: 35-38 or 20:25-28

Year C (2007):
Jeremiah 1: 4-10
Psalm 99
Acts 20: 17-38 or 1 Timothy 3: 1-13; 4: 12-16
Luke 10: 1-9

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 16

Optional Gracetide 16 "The Witness of the Church in the World"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful that your Spirit has gathered us together to be the living body of Christ. Through the promptings of your Spirit, may our lips, our actions, and our lives give witness to your goodness and invite others to realize the grace and fellowship of your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Exodus 20: 1-21
Deuteronomy 5: 1-22
2 Chronicles 29: 10-20
Psalm 145: 10-13, 14-21

Wisdom:
Psalm 149
Psalm 150

Prophets:
Isaiah 12: 1-6
Isaiah 52: 1-10
Isaiah 55: 3-5

Deuterocanonical:
Tobit 4: 15-19
Judith 16: 1-15

Apostolic Epistle:
Romans 8: 14-17
1 Timothy 6: 3-16

Apostolic Account:
Acts 4: 5-12
Acts 10: 34-43
Revelation 7: 9-17

Gospel:
Matthew 10: 1-16
Matthew 10: 17-33
Luke 12: 1-12

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Isaiah 12: 1-6
Psalm 145: 10-13
Acts 4: 5-12
Matthew 10: 1-16

Year B (2006):
Isaiah 52: 1-10
Psalm 145: 10-13
Acts 10 :34-43
Matthew 10: 17-33

Year C (2007):
Isaiah 55: 3-5
Psalm 145: 10-13
Revelation 7: 9-17
Luke 12: 1-12

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 15

Optional Gracetide 15 "Church Unity"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, your Holy Spirit has created out of diversity a people gathered into the unity of confessing one Lord, one faith, and one baptism. In the power of that same Spirit, preserve the Church to be of one mind in belief, one passion for righteousness, and one heart in love of God and neighbor, all in the name of your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Exodus 19: 1-8
Numbers 21: 10-20
2 Chronicles 30: 1-9

Psalm 122

Wisdom:
Psalm 34: 1-8
Psalm 102: 18-22
Psalm 133

Prophets:
Isaiah 43: 5-7
Ezekiel 37: 15-28
Zechariah 8: 7-8

Deuterocanonical:
Tobit 13: 1-15

Apostolic Epistle:
1 Corinthians 1: 10-16
Ephesians 4: 1-6
Philippians 1:27--2:5

Apostolic Account:
Acts 4: 32-35
Revelation 1: 4-20

Gospel:
Matthew 12:22-32 or John 17:17-26
Mark 3: 22-30 or John 17: 17-26
Luke 11: 14-22 or John 17: 17-26

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Isaiah 43: 5-7
Psalm 122
1 Corinthians 1: 10-16
Matthew 12: 22-32 or John 17: 17-26

Year B (2006):
Ezekiel 37: 15-28
Psalm 122
Ephesians 4: 1-6
Mark 3:22-30 or John 17: 17-26

Year C (2007):
Zechariah 8: 7-8
Psalm 122
Philippians 1:27--2:5
Luke 11: 14-22 or John 17: 17-26

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 14

Optional Gracetide 14 "The Sacraments"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, you touch us with visible signs that remind us of your unseen grace and saving power. We thank you for these signs, through which your Spirit deepens our awareness of your abiding presence among us and nurtures our pilgrimage of faith, undertaken in the name of your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Leviticus 2: 1-3
2 Chronicles 31: 1-10
Nehemiah 10: 32-39

Psalm 135: 15-21

Wisdom:
Job 14: 1-22
Ecclesiastes 10: 17-20
Ecclesiastes 11: 1-4

Prophets:
Isaiah 1: 10-20
Isaiah 30: 18-22
Ezekiel 36: 22-28

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 39: 22-27

Apostolic Epistle:
Titus 3: 4-8
James 5: 13-18

Apostolic Account:
Acts 9: 1-19
Acts 10: 1-48

Gospel:
Matthew 14: 13-21 or 26: 26-29
Mark 6: 30-44 or 14: 22-25
Luke 9: 10-17 or 22: 19-20

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Isaiah 1: 10-20
Psalm 135: 15-21
Titus 3: 4-8
Matthew 14: 13-21 or 26: 26-29

Year B (2006):
Isaiah 30: 18-22
Psalm 135: 15-21
James 5: 13-18
Mark 6: 30-44 or 14: 22-25

Year C (2007):
Ezekiel 36: 22-28
Psalm 135: 15-21
Acts 9: 1-19
Luke 9: 10-17 or 22: 19-20

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Optional Gracetide Proper 13

For directions concerning the use of the optional propers numbered 13-30, intended for the latter Sundays of Gracetide, kindly refer to the Gracetide Thematic Overview (previous blog entry). The liturgical color recommended for the latter Sundays of Gracetide is green. May the Lord bless you and all whom you love and serve. +MM

Optional Gracetide 13 "The Bible"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, you spoke, and all things came to be; your Son spoke and accomplished our our redemption; your Spirit has renewed the face of the earth. May that same Spirit plant within our hearts the treasure of your word and lead us unto its fulfillment in your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Exodus 19: 3-8
Deuteronomy 29: 1-15
2 Kings 22: 3-20

Psalm 119: 153-160, 161-168, 169-176

Wisdom:
Job 38:1--40:2
Psalm 19
Psalm 29

Prophets:
Micah 6: 9-16
Amos 9: 10-15
Nahum 1:1--2:2

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 1: 1-20

Apostolic Epistle:
Romans 9:1--10:17
James 1: 19-27

Apostolic Account:
Acts 8: 26-40
Revelation 10: 8-11

Gospel:
Matthew 12: 46-48 or 13: 1-9, 18-23
Mark 3: 31-35 or 4: 1-20
Luke 8: 19-21 or 11 :27-28

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:
Year A (2008):
Exodus 19: 3-8
Psalm 119: 153-160
James 1: 19-27
Matthew 12: 46-48 or 13: 1-9, 18-23

Year B (2006):
Deuteronomy 29: 1-15
Psalm 119: 161-168
Acts 8: 26-40
Mark 3: 31-35 or 4: 1-20

Year C (2007):
2 Kings 22: 3-20
Psalm 119: 169-176
Revelation 10: 8-11
Luke 8: 19-21 or 11: 27-28

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

Gracetide Thematic Overview

Thematic Overview of Gracetide [Revised 06-02-2006]

Overall Seasonal Theme: "Christian Life in the Spirit"

The propers below are designated for the first twelve Sundays of Gracetide.

1 Gracetide: Word of God Sunday

2 Gracetide: Bread of Life Sunday

3 Gracetide "The Kingdom of God"

4 Gracetide "God's Call"

5 Gracetide "Our Choice"

6 Gracetide "Repentance"

7 Gracetide "Faith"

8 Gracetide "Grace"

9 Gracetide "Blessedness"

10 Gracetide "Being Prepared"

11 Gracetide "The Day of the Lord"

12 Gracetide "Church"

In order to fill the remaining Sundays of Gracetide, the pastor may select from the following optional propers those that best address the curent needs and circumstances of the local church. It is preferable that the various selections should be utilized according to a succeeding pattern (e.g., Gracetide 14, Gractide 17, Gracetide 19, etc.) in order to fill the remaining Sundays of this liturgical season. For bulletin purposes the Sundays of Gracetide may be simply designated as "The Lord's Day [of Gracetide]," followed by the designated proper, i.e., "Optional [Gracetide] Proper 19: Prayer."

Gracetide 13 "Bible"

Gracetide 14 "Sacraments"

Gracetide 15 "Church Unity"

Gracetide 16 "The Witness of the Church in the World"

Gracetide 17 "Ordained Ministry" This proper is also suitable for ordination liturgies.

Gracetide 18 "Love of God"

Gracetide 19 "Prayer"

Gracetide 20 "Joy"

Gracetide 21 "Self-Denial"

Gracetide 22 "The Lord's Day"

Gracetide 23 "Love of Neighbor"

Gracetide 24 "Forgiving One Another"

Gracetide 25 "Daily Labor"

Gracetide 26 "Dealing with Human Authorities"

Gracetide 27 "Christian Giving"

Gracetide 28 "Christian Hope"

Gracetide 29 "The Two Worlds"

Gracetide 30 "The Two Ways"

12th Sunday of Gracetide

For Sunday, 27 August 2006, the following proper is proposed for liturgical use:


12 Gracetide "The Church"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful that your Son has called us to be his people, a living sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whose soul and breath of life is your very own Holy Spirit. Through the promptings of that same Spirit, may our words and deeds give thankful praise and witness unto the head of the Church, your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Exodus 19: 1-8
Deuteronomy 7: 6-11 o r 12: 1-19 or 14: 1-2, 22-29
Joshua 8: 30-35

Psalm 87

Wisdom:
Psalm 100
Proverbs 1: 8-33
Proverbs 2: 1-22
Proverbs 3: 1-12

Prophets:
Isaiah 28: 16-17
Isaiah 43: 8-13
Isaiah 44: 1-8
Haggai 1: 1-11

Deuterocanonical:
Wisdom 10: 15-21
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 8: 8-9

Apostolic Epistle:
1 Peter 2: 1-10
Ephesians 2: 11-22

Apostolic Account:
Acts 2: 42-47
Revelation 21: 1-14 [-27]

Gospel:
Matthew 16: 13-19
Matthew 18: 1-20
John 3: 1-21

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Exodus 19: 1-8
Psalm 87
Ephesians 2: 11-22
Matthew 16: 13-19

Year B (2006):
Deuteronomy 7: 6-11
Psalm 87
Acts 2: 42-47
Matthew 18: 1-20

Year C (2007):
Joshua 8: 30-35
Psalm 87
Revelation 21: 1-14 [-27]
John 3:1-21

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

11th Sunday of Gracetide

For Sunday, 20 August 2006, the following proper is proposed for liturgical use:


11 Gracetide "The Day of the Lord"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, your Son promised to return as the just Judge who will bring your kingdom unto the fullness of your glory. May your Spirit inspire in us a longing for the great day of your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Genesis 14: 17-24
Deuteronomy 4: 21-31
2 Chronicles 36: 1-21

Psalm 110

Wisdom:
Psalm 94
Psalm 96
Psalm 97

Prophets:
Joel 2: 28--3:3
Obadiah 0: 15-18
Habakkuk 3: 1-13, 17-19
Zephaniah 1: 7-18
Zechariah 9: 14-17; 14: 1-20

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 36: 1-17

Apostolic Epistle:
1 Corinthians 15: 35-53
2 Peter 3: 3-13

Apostolic Account:
Revelation 19: 1-10
Revelation 20: 11-15

Gospel:
Matthew 24: 15-31
Mark 13: 14-27
Luke 21: 8-27

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Joel 2:28--3:3
Psalm 110
2 Peter 3: 3-10
Matthew 24: 15-31

Year B (2006):
Zephaniah 1: 7-18
Psalm 110
Revelation 19: 1-10
Mark 13: 14-27

Year C (2007):
Zechariah 14: 1-20
Psalm 110
Revelation 20: 11-15
Luke 21: 8-27

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

10th Sunday of Gracetide

For Sunday, 13 August 2006, the following proper is proposed for liturgical use:


10 Gracetide "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, Christ Jesus our Lord, 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 (2008):
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

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

9th Sunday of Gracetide

For Sunday, 6 August 2006, the following proper is proposed for liturgical use:


9 Gracetide "Blessedness"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, you have filled us with life and goodness. You bless us and make us holy. By the power of your Spirit, stir up in our hearts faithfulness even unto death, all in the name of your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Genesis 32: 22-32
Genesis 48: 1-22
Deuteronomy 11: 26-32

Psalm 103: 1-5, 19-22

Wisdom:
Job 1 :6-12
Proverbs 3: 33-35
Proverbs 10: 6-7
Proverbs 22: 9-12

Prophets:
Jeremiah 17: 5-10
Zephaniah 3: 18b-20
Malachi 3: 6-12

Deuterocanonical:
2 Maccabees 1: 2-7

Apostolic Epistle:
Ephesians 1: 3-14
1 Peter 3: 8-12
1 Peter 3: 13-17
1 Peter 4: 12-19

Apostolic Account:
Acts 3: 11-26
Revelation 1: 1-8

Gospel:
Matthew 5: 1-12
Matthew 13: 10-17 or Luke 10: 17-24
Luke 6: 20-23

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Jeremiah 17: 5-10
Psalm 103: 1-5, 19-22
1 Peter 3: 8-12
Matthew 5: 1-12

Year B (2006):
Zephaniah 3: 18b-20
Psalm 103: 1-5, 19-22
1 Peter 3: 13-17
Matthew 13: 10-17 or Luke 10: 17-24

Year C (2007):
Malachi 3: 6-12
Psalm 103: 1-5, 19-22
1 Peter 4: 12-19
Luke 6: 20-23

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

8th Sunday of Gracetide

For Sunday, 30 July 2006, the following proper is proposed for liturgical use:


8 Gracetide "Grace"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, through the gift of faith, you bless us with the insight that your desire to save precedes any human desire to do good works. Through the support of your Spirit, cultivate our heartfelt gratitude for the gift of your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Exodus 34: 1-9
Numbers 6: 22-27
Nehemiah 9: 16-17

Psalm 111

Wisdom:
Job 10: 1-17
Proverbs 3: 1-8
Proverbs 3: 9-12

Prophets:
Jonah 4: 1-11
Micah 7: 18-20
Zechariah 12:1--13:6

Deuterocanonical:
Wisdom 3: 1-9
Apostolic Epistle:
Romans 11: 1-6
2 Corinthians 12: 1-10
Titus 2:11--3:8

Apostolic Account:
Acts 20: 17-38
Revelation 22: 17-21

Gospel:
Matthew 6: 25-34
John 1: 16-18
Luke 12: 22-32

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Exodus 34: 1-9
Psalm 111
Romans 11: 1-6
Matthew 6: 25-34

Year B (2006):
Numbers 6: 22-27
Psalm 111
2 Corinthians 12: 1-10
John 1: 16-18

Year C (2007):
Nehemiah 9: 16-17
Psalm 111
Acts 20: 17-38
Luke 12: 22-32

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

7th Sunday of Gracetide

For Sunday, 23 July 2006, the following proper is proposed for liturgical use:


7 Gracetide "Faith"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, throughout the ages you have raised up faithful servants to testify to your gracious and wondrous desire to save your people. Through power of your Spirit, encourage and fortify us by the example of your ultimate faithful witness, your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Genesis 15: 1-21
Numbers 5: 5-10
Deuteronomy 32: 48-52

Psalm 91

Wisdom:
Psalm 16: 5-8
Psalm 18: 24-27
Proverbs 25: 1-28

Prophets:
Daniel 3: 1-30
Daniel 6: 1-28
Habakkuk 2: 1-4

Deuterocanonical:
1 Maccabees 2: 49-70
Apostolic Epistle:
Romans 3:21--5:11
2 Corinthians 5: 1-10
Ephesians 3: 1-13
Hebrews 11: 1-40
Jude 0: 20-23

Apostolic Account:
Acts 10: 1-48
Revelation 14: 1-13

Gospel:
Matthew 8: 5-13
John 4: 46-53
Luke 7: 1-10

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Habakkuk 2: 1-4
Psalm 91
Hebrews 11: 1-7
Matthew 8: 5-13

Year B (2006):
Genesis 15: 1-21
Psalm 91
Hebrews 11: 8-22
John 4: 46-53

Year C (2007):
Daniel 6: 1-28
Psalm 91
Hebrews 11: 23-40
Luke 7: 1-10

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

6th Sunday of Gracetide

For Sunday, 16 July 2006, the following proper is proposed for liturgical use:


6 Gracetide "Repentance"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, you desire not the death of a sinner but rather his repentance, conversion, and rebirth unto eternal life. By the power of your Spirit, convict our hearts to know and grieve the error of our ways and to flee unto the saving mercy of your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Genesis 44:1--45:15
Deuteronomy 10: 12-22
2 Samuel 12: 1-15

Psalm 6 or 32

Wisdom:
Job 14: 1-12
Job 14: 13-22
Job 42: 1-6

Prophets:
Lamentations 5: 1-22
Amos 5: 14-15
Jonah 3: 1-10

Deuterocanonical:
Tobit 14: 1-7
Sirach 18: 15-26

Apostolic Epistle:
2 Corinthians 7: 5-16
1 John 1:5--2:2

Apostolic Account:
Acts 2: 22-41
Revelation 2: 1-7

Gospel:
Matthew 12: 38-42 [or Luke 11: 29-32]
Mark 6: 1-13 [or Luke 18: 9-14]
Luke 15: 11-32

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Jonah 3: 1-10
Psalm 6 or 32
2 Corinthians 7: 5-16
Matthew 12: 38-42 [or Luke 11:29-32]

Year B (2006):
Lamentations 5: 1-22
Psalm 6 or 32
Revelation 2: 1-7
Mark 6: 1-13 [or Luke 18: 9-14]

Year C (2007):
2 Samuel 12: 1-15
Psalm 6 or 32
1 John 1:5--2:2
Luke 15: 11-32

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

5th Sunday of Gracetide

For Sunday, 9 July 2006, the following proper is proposed for liturgical use:


5 Gracetide "Our Choice"

Prayer:
Gracious Father, you have shown us the path of life that leads unto the fullness of your eternal kingdom and the path of death that leads unto eternal damnation. Send your Spirit to dispel our confusion so that we may daily choose the way of your Son, Christ Jesus our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Corpus of Lectionary Citations:

Torah or History:
Deuteronomy 11: 26-32
Deuteronomy 29:28b--30:14
Joshua 24: 14-28

Psalm 62

Wisdom:
Job 28: 1-28
Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8
Ecclesiastes 7: 1-25

Prophets:
Micah 7: 18-20
Zechariah 1: 1-6
Malachi 4: 4-6

Deuterocanonical:
Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) 5:9--6:4; 15: 16b-21

Apostolic Epistle:
2 Corinthians 1: 12-22
Hebrews 4: 1-13

Apostolic Account:
Acts 4: 5-22
Revelation 3: 14-22

Gospel:
Matthew 7: 24-27
John 6: 52-59
Luke 6: 46-49

Proposed Readings for the Divine Liturgy:

Year A (2008):
Deuteronomy 11: 26-32
Psalm 62
2 Corinthians 1: 12-22
Matthew 7: 24-27

Year B (2006):
Deuteronomy 29:28b--30:14
Psalm 62
Acts 4: 5-22
John 6: 51-69

Year C (2007):
Joshua 24: 14-28
Psalm 62
Revelation 3: 14-22
Luke 6: 46-49

Post-Communion Prayer:
Gracious Father, we are grateful for the nourishment that you share through both word and sacrament. Through your Spirit strengthen us to be your faithful witnesses, eager to proclaim to a hungry world the good news of salvation in Christ, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.