ANGLICAN CHURCH OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

COLLECTS AND READINGS FOR THE REVISED COMMON LECTIONARY

2018 - YEAR B

Note: Some readings have been changed from RCL.

The psalms follow the versification found in the Psalter of An Anglican Prayer Book, 1989.

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Texts and Collects for RCL

Advent Season

Sunday/Feast Season

Year B – Mark + John

Advent Sunday

3 December

Isaiah 64: 1-9Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-191 Corinthians 1: 3-9Mark 13: 24-37Almighty Father,your Son came to us in humility as our saviourand at the last day he will come again in glory as our judge:give us grace to turn away from darknessto the light of Christthat we will be ready to welcome him;who lives and reigns with youand the Holy Spirit, one God,for ever and ever. Amen.

2nd Sunday in Advent

10 December

Isaiah 40:1-11Psalm 85: 1-2, 8-132 Peter 3: 8-15aMark 1: 1-8God of timeless grace,you fill us with joyful expectation:make us ready for the message that prepares the wayso that with uprightness of heart and holy joywe may eagerly await the kingdom of your Son, Jesus Christ;who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.Amen.

3rd Sunday in Advent

17 December

Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11Psalm 1261 Thessalonians 5:16-24John 1: 6-8, 19-28God of hope and joy,you sent John the Baptistto announce the coming of your Son:inspire all who serve in your Churchto prepare for his coming againthrough the same Jesus Christ our Lord;who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

4th Sunday in Advent

24 December

2 Samuel 7: 1-11, 16Psalm 89:1-4, 19-27Romans 16:25-27Luke 1: 26-38God of Elizabeth and Mary:make our hearts leap with joy,fill our mouths with songs of praiseand make us ready to welcome the Christ in our midst;who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God in glory everlasting.Amen.

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Christmas SeasonSunday/Feast Christmas Eveearly afternoon or evening service

Isaiah 9: 2-7Psalm 96Titus 2: 11-14Luke 2: 1-14, [15-20]Loving God, your light shone brightly in the stable of Bethlehem:draw us to worship the Child in the mangerand use us to tell the story of his love to the world;who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Christmas Midnight

Isaiah 62: 6-12Psalm 97Titus 3: 4-7Luke 2: (1-7), 8-20 or John 1: 1-14Heavenly Father, you made this holy night radiant

with the brightness of your Son Jesus Christ: help us to welcome him as the world’s true Light and bring us to eternal joy in his kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Christmas Day

25 December

Isaiah 52: 7-10Psalm 98Hebrews 1: 1-4, (5-12)Luke 2: 1-20 or John 1: 1-14O Christ, light of the world, born into human pain and joy:let our celebration of your birthmake us bold witnesses of your love;to the glory of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Sunday/Feast Sunday after Christmas

31 December

Isaiah 61:10-62:3Psalm 148Galatians 4:4-7John 1: 1-18 or Luke 2: 1-20Almighty God, you wonderfully created us in your own image and yet more wonderfully restored us:as Jesus Christ came to share our humanity, so may we share the life of his divinity; who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever,Amen.

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Season of EpiphanySunday/Feast Feast of Epiphany

6 January

Isaiah 60: 1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14Ephesians 3: 1-12 Matthew 2: 1-12O God, by the leading of a star you revealed your Son Jesus Christ to the gentiles:grant that your Church may be a light to the nations, so that the whole world may come to see the splendour of your glory; through Jesus Christ, the Morning Star; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Epiphany 1Baptism of Christ

7 January

Genesis 1: 1-5Psalm 29Acts 19:1-7Mark 1:4-11Creator God, our soul's delight, your voice thunders over the waters, liberating the future from the past: speak your affirming word that we may share in the baptism of Jesus Christ,drink from his cup and serve the world in his name; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God for ever and ever. Amen.

Epiphany 2

14 January

1 Samuel 3:1-10, (11-20)Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-181 Corinthians 6:12-20John 1: 43-51Heavenly Father, by your grace alone you accepted usand called us to your service: strengthen us by your Spirit and make us worthy of our calling; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Epiphany 3

21 January

Jonah 3: 1-5, 10Psalm 62: 5-121 Corinthians 7:29-31Mark 1: 14-20O God of new beginnings:give us courage to turn and joyfully follow youinto new adventures of faithful service;through Jesus Christ our light and our salvation,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, for ever and ever.Amen.

Epiphany 4

28 January

Deuteronomy 18:15-20Psalm 1111 Corinthians 8: 1-13Mark 1: 21-28Merciful Lord, your word brings healing and life: cleanse us from our sins that we may serve you with a quiet mind; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Feast of the Malachi 3: 1-4Psalm 84

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Presentation

2 February

Hebrews 2: 14-18Luke 2: 22-40Almighty and everliving God, your only-begotten Sonwas this day presented in the temple:grant that through him we may be presented to you and made worthy to reflect his glory in the world;through the same Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,now and for ever. Amen.

Epiphany 5

4 February

Isaiah 40: 21-31Psalm 147:1-11, 20c1 Corinthians 9:16-23Mark 1:29-39Everlasting God, you heal the sick and restore the distressed:make us agents of your healing and wholeness, that your good news may be experienced throughout creation;through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

Last before Ash WedsTransfigurationSunday

11 February

2 Kings 2: 1-12Psalm 50: 1-62 Corinthians 4: 3-6Mark 9: 2-9Holy God, on the Mount of Transfiguration you revealed your Son as the Christ:transform our lives in his image, write your law of love on our hearts, and make us prophets of your shining splendour;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

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LentSunday/Feast Ash Wednesday

14 February

Joel 2: 1-2, 12-17Psalm 51: 1-17 2 Corinthians 5: 20b-6:10Matthew 6: 1--6, 16-21Almighty and holy God, your Son, in obedience to the Spirit,fasted forty days in the desert: give us grace to discipline ourselves that we may press on towards Easter

with eager faith and love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lent 1Covenant and Temptation18 February

Genesis 9: 8-17Psalm 25: 1-101 Peter 3: 18-22Mark 1: 9-15God of our salvation, your bow in the clouds proclaims your covenant with every living creature: grant us your Spirit, renew us in our baptism, and make us faithful stewards of your creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lent 2Covenant andInitial offer of salvation

25 February

Genesis 17: 1-7, 15-16Psalm 22: 23-31Romans 4: 13-25Mark 8: 31-38God of Sarah and Abraham,long ago you embraced your people in covenant and promised them your blessing: give us grace to recognize you as our God and serve you as your faithful people:through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen.

Lent 3God’s faithfulnessand full offer of salvation

4 March

Exodus 20: 1-17Psalm 191 Corinthians 1: 18-25John 2: 13-22God of passion and power, your Son drove the moneychangers out of the Temple:cleanse us of our arrogance and recreate in us a dwelling for your holiness;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lent 4The mystery of God’s providence

11 March

Numbers 21: 4-9Psalm 107: 1-3, 17-22Ephesians 2: 1-10John 3: 14-21God of judgement, you reach out to us in mercy even when we rebel: soften our hearts with the warmth of your love, that we will know your Son alive in us;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Lent 5Life and death redefined

18 March

Jeremiah 31:31-34Psalm 51: 1-12Hebrews 5: 5-10John 12: 20-33God of suffering and glory, in Jesus Christ you reveal the way of life:inscribe your law on our hearts, that we may not stray from you, but remain your faithful people;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Palm Sunday and Holy WeekPalm Sunday

25 March

For the Blessing of the PalmsPsalm 118:1-2, 19-29Mark 11: 1-11 or John 12: 12-16

Isaiah 50: 4-9aPsalm 31:9-16Philippians 2:5-11Mark 14:1-15:47 or Mark 15:1-30, (40-47)Eternal Father, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ fulfilled your will by taking our nature and giving his life for us: help us to follow the example of his humility by walking in the way of the cross;through the same Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Monday of Holy Week

26 March

Isaiah 42: 1-9Psalm 36:5-11Hebrews 9: 11-15John 12: 1-11True and humble king,hailed by the crowd as Messiah:grant us the faith to know you and love you,that we may be found beside youon the way of the crosswhich is the path of glory;for you live and reign in the unity of the Holy Trinity,one God, in glory everlasting.Amen.

Tuesday of Holy Week

27 March

Isaiah 49: 1-7Psalm 71: 1-141 Corinthians 1: 18-31John 12: 20-36True and humble king,hailed by the crowd as Messiah:grant us the faith to know you and love you,that we may be found beside youon the way of the crosswhich is the path of glory;for you live and reign in the unity of the Holy Trinity,one God, in glory everlasting.Amen.

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Sunday/Feast Wednesday of Holy Week

28 March

Isaiah 50: 4-9aPsalm 70Hebrews 12: 1-3John 13: 21-32True and humble king,hailed by the crowd as Messiah:grant us the faith to know you and love you,that we may be found beside youon the way of the crosswhich is the path of glory;for you live and reign in the unity of the Holy Trinity,one God, in glory everlasting.Amen.

The TriduumSunday/Feast Maundy Thursday

29 March

Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14Psalm 116: 1-2, 11-181 Corinthians 11: 23-26John 13: 1-17, 31b-35God, our Father, your Son revealed his love in washing the feet of his disciplesand by giving us this supper:nourish us by Christ’s presence and unite us in Christ’s love;who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Good Friday

30 March

Isaiah 52: 13 – 53:12Psalm 22Hebrews 10: 16-25 or Hebrews 4: 14-16; 5: 7-9John 18:1 – 19:42Eternal Godthe cross of Jesus reveals the cost of our sinand the depth of your love:in humble hope and awe may we place at his feetall that we have and all that we are;through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

Holy Saturday

31 March

Job 14:1-14 or Lamentations 3:1-9, 19-24Psalm 31:1-4, 17-181 Peter 4:1-8Matthew 27:57-66 or John 19:38-42God our Father,we have been baptised into the deathof your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ: grant that buried with himwe may pass through the grave and gate of death and enter the joy of Christ’s resurrection. Amen.

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Sunday/Feast Year B – Mark + JohnEaster Vigil

1 April

Readings Associated Psalms

Genesis 1:1-2:4a Ps. 136:1-9, 23-26Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18, Ps 46

8:6-18, 9:8-13Genesis 22: 1-18 Ps 16Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21 Exodus 15: 1b-13, 17-18Isaiah 55: 1-11 Isaiah 12: 2-6Baruch 3: 9-15, 32- 4:4 Psalm 19 or Proverbs 8: 1-8, 19-21, 9:4b-6Ezekiel 36: 24-28 Pss 42 and 43Ezekiel 37: 1-14 Ps 143Zephaniah 3: 14-20 Ps 98

Romans 6: 3-11Psalm 114Mark 16: 1-8Almighty God, this night explodes with the radiance of the risen Christ:set us ablaze with the power of your love and propel us into the world to live and proclaim the gospel of the living Lord;who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen.

Sunday/Feast Easter Day –Morning

Acts 10: 34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9Psalm 118:1-2, 14-241 Corinthians 15: 1-11 or Acts 10:34-43Mark 16: 1-8Lord Jesus Christyou transformed the tomb of death into the womb of new life:make us joyful witnesses of this good news that all creation may be redeemed, restored and reconciled;for you live and reign in the unity of the Blessed Trinity,one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Easter Day - Evening

Isaiah 25: 6-9 Psalm 1141 Corinthians 5: 6b-8 Luke 24: 13-49

Easter 2Thomas Sunday

8 April

Acts 4: 32-35Psalm 1331 John 1:1-2:2John 20: 19-31God of mission, you raised Jesus Christ as the first born of the dead: by your Holy Spirit, empower us to witness to him so that those who have not yet seen may come to believe in him,who was and is and is to come, and who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Amen.

Easter 3

15 April

Acts 3: 12-19Psalm 41 John 3: 1-7Luke 24: 36b-48Risen Christ, you revealed yourself to the disciples and calmed their fears: meet us in our uncertainties and walk with us into the new life you bring;

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for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Easter 4Good Shepherd Sunday

22 April

Acts 4: 5-12Psalm 231 John 3: 16-24John 10: 11-18Good Shepherd,by laying down your life for your flock you reveal your love for all:grant that all who hear your voicemay know you who calls us each by name,and follow where you lead;for you live and reign in the Unity of the Blessed Trinity, one God, for ever and ever.Amen.

Easter 5

29 April

Acts 8: 26-40Psalm 22: 26-321 John 4: 7-21John 15: 1-8God of love, you sent your Son into the world that we may abide in him: graft us into his risen lifethat we may bear the fruit of lovefor you and one another;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Easter 6Rogation SundaySunday before the Ascension

6 May

Acts 10: 44-48Psalm 981 John 5: 1-6John 15: 9-17Risen Lord, you first chose us and now call us your friends: set our hearts on fire with love for you and one anotherthat we may live your justice and sing your praise; for you live and reign in the Unity of the Blessed Trinity, one God, for ever and ever.Amen.

Sunday/Feast Year B – Mark + JohnAscension DayWeek of Prayer for Christian Unity

10 May

Acts 1: 1-11Psalm 47Ephesians 1: 15-23Luke 24: 44-53Sovereign Lord, your ascended Son fills the entire universe: strengthen our witness that all may acknowledge his reign;through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Easter 7Sunday after the Ascension

13 May

Acts 1: 15-17, 21-26Psalm 11 John 5: 9-13John 17: 6-19Triune God, Jesus prayed that we might be one: help us to transcend our differencesand find our unity in Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen.

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Pentecost

20 May

Acts 2: 1-21 or Ezekiel 37: 1-14Psalm 104: 26-36Romans 8: 22-27 or Acts 2: 1-21John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15Almighty God, with wind from heaven and tongues of flameyou poured out your Spirit on the disciples:set our hearts on fire with joy and power and send us out as witnesses to the wonder of your love;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.Amen.

Weekdays after Pentecost and before Trinity Sunday

O Lord, all good things come from you:inspire us by your gracethat we may discern those things that are good,and by your power perform them;through our Lord Jesus Christ,who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Season after PentecostSunday/Feast Year B – Mark + JohnPentecost 1Trinity Sunday

27 May

Isaiah 6: 1-8Psalm 29Romans 8: 12-17John 3: 1-17God of unchangeable power, you have revealed yourself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit: keep us firm in this faith that we may praise and bless your holy name,for you are one God, living and reigning in glory now and for ever.Amen.

Proper 4

Sunday between May 29 and June 4 inclusive

3 June

1 Samuel 3: 1-10, (11-20)Psalm 139: 1-5, 12-18

Deuteronomy 5: 12-15Psalm 81: 1-10

2 Corinthians 4: 5-12Mark 2:23-3:6O God of the Sabbath,you made us for holiness and rest:help us to live according to your laws and walk in ways of wisdom,that we may find true life;through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen.

Proper 5June 5 to June 11

10 June

1 Samuel 8: 4-11,(12-15), 16-20 (11:14-15)Psalm 138

Genesis 3: 8-15Psalm 130

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1Mark 3: 20-35Our Father,from whom every family on earth takes its name:help us to do your willthat, as sisters and brothers of Christ,we may love and serve you and one another;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

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Proper 6June 12 to June 18

17 June

1 Samuel 15:34-16:13Psalm 20

Ezekiel 17: 22-24Psalm 92: 1-4, 12-15

2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (11-13) 14-17Mark 4:26-34Creator God, through your Sonyou have planted the seeds of the kingdom in us: give us grace, not to live for ourselves alone, and faith to labour for the harvest of the new creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.

Proper 7June 19 to June 25

24 June

1 Samuel 17: (1a, 4-11,19-23) 32-49Psalm 9:9-20

Job 38: 1-11Psalm 107: 1-3, 23-32

2 Corinthians 6:1-13Mark 4: 35-41God our protector, your Son stilled the storm and restored calm: stand with us through all life’s storms, and give us courage to protect those who face danger, that all may know you as their stronghold and hope;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Proper 8June 26 to July 2

1 July

2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27Psalm 130

Wisdom of Solomon 1: 13-15, 2: 23-24or Lamentations 3: 23-33

2 Corinthians 8:7-15Psalm 30

Mark 5: 21-43Lord of life and death, your compassion is steadfast and never ends: touch us with your healing grace that restored to wholenesswe may live as your resurrection people;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Proper 9July 3 to July 9

8 July

2 Samuel 5: 1-5, 9-10Psalm 48

Ezekiel 2: 1-5Psalm 123

2 Corinthians 12: 2-10Mark 6: 1-13 Lord Jesus Christ,we are often blind to the miracles you work among us:conform our minds to yoursand sustain us by your mighty power;for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit,in the Unity of the Blessed Trinity,one God, for ever and ever.Amen.

Proper 10July 10 to July16

15 July

2 Samuel 6: 1-5, 12b-19Psalm 24

Amos 7: 7-15Psalm 85: 8-13

Ephesians 1: 3-14 Mark 6: 14-29Almighty Father, you have broken the tyranny of sin and sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts: take and receive our freedom and bring us into the glorious liberty of the children of God;

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through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Proper 11July 17 to July 23

22 July

2 Samuel 7: 1-14aPsalm 89: 21-37

Jeremiah 23: 1-6Psalm 23

Ephesians 2: 11-22Mark 6:30-34, 53-56O God, you sent your Son to heal and to bring peace:give us the stillness that restores our spiritsand the grace that brings healing;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Proper 12July 24 to July30

29 July

2 Samuel 11:1-15Psalm 14

2 Kings 4: 42-44Psalm 145: 10-18

Ephesians 3: 14-21John 6: 1-21Generous God, you nourish us with the words of lifeand the bread of blessing: strengthen us to live confidently in your goodness, facing our fears and sharing our bread;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Proper 13 July 31 to August 6

5 August

2 Samuel 11:26 – 12:13aPsalm 51: 1-12

Exodus 16: 2-4, 9-15Psalm 78: 22-29

Ephesians 4: 1-16John 6: 24-35Gracious Father, your Son Jesus Christcame from heaven to be the true bread:evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us and we in him;who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.Amen.

Proper 14August 7 to August 13

12 August

2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33Psalm 130

1 Kings 19: 4-8Psalm 34: 1-8

Ephesians 4:25-5:2John 6:35, 41-51Lord Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life, you call us to be forgiving and kind: strengthen us by your grace, that in communion with you, we may forgive one another and live in love as you love us;for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Amen.

Proper 15August 14 to August 20

19 August

1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14Psalm 111

Proverbs 9: 1-6Psalm 34: 9-14

Ephesians 5: 15-20John 6: 51-58Lord Jesus Christ, you are the Living Bread:nourish us with your lifethat we will understand your truth and recognise your presence among us;

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for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit,one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Proper 16August 21 to August 27

26 August

1 Kings 8:(1, 6, 10-11), 22-30, 41-43Psalm 84

Joshua 24: 1-2a, 14-18Psalm 34:15-22

Ephesians 6: 10-20John 6: 56-69Lord Jesus Christ,you have the words of eternal life: set your living bread before usthat, feasting around your table, we may be strengthened to continue the work to which you call us;for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit,one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Proper 17August 28 to September 3

2 September

Song of Solomon 2:8-13Psalm 45: 1-2, 6-9

Deuteronomy 4: 1-2, 6-9Psalm 15

James 1: 17-27Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23O God of eternal light, your word is truth: make us quick to listen and slow to speak that the word implanted in us will take root to nourish all we say and do;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Proper 18September 4 to September 10

9 September

Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23Psalm 125

Isaiah 35:4-7aPsalm 146

James 2:1-10, (11-13), 14-17Mark 7: 24-37O God of love,your embrace includes everyone:open our hearts and minds to your generous willthat in all we say and do we proclaim Christ’s love and serve the needs of our neighbours;through our Lord Jesus Christ,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Proper 19September 11 to September 17

16 September

Proverbs 1: 20-33Psalm 19 or Wisdom of Sol 7:26-8:1

Isaiah 50: 4-9aJames 3: 1-12 Psalm 116: 1-9Mark 8: 27-38Lord Jesus Christ, you are the Messiah:empower all who confess you as Lord to follow in the way of the cross and find in it the way of life and glory;for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Sunday/Feast Year B – Mark + JohnProper 20September 18 to September 24

23 September

Proverbs 31: 10-31Psalm 1

Wisdom of Solomon 1:16-2:1, 12-22or Jeremiah 11: 18-20

Psalm 54James 3:13-4:3, 7-8aMark 9: 30-37Lord Jesus Christ, you turn everything upside downand make all things new: pour your wisdom into our heartsthat we will turn from selfish ambition to walk in your ways of mercy and peace;for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Proper 21September 25 to October 1

30 September

Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22Psalm 124

Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29Psalm 19: 7-14

James 5: 13-20Mark 9:38-50Mysterious God:reveal the narrowness of our blinded sight,and make us aware of all who serve your purposesso that together we will celebrate the glory of your reign;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, for ever and ever.Amen.

Proper 22October 2 to October 8

7 October

Job 1:1; 2:1-10Psalm 26

Genesis 2: 18-24Psalm 8

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12Mark 10:2-16O Holy Trinity,you are the unity of love:keep in love those who are born to each otherand sustain the love of those who choose one anotherthat all will flourish in the security you intend;for you live and reign,one God, now and for ever.Amen.

Proper 23October 9 to October 15

14 October

Job 23: 1-9, 16-17Psalm 22: 1-15

Amos 5: 6-7, 10-15Psalm 90: 12-17

Hebrews 4: 12-16Mark 10: 17-31Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us that without lovewhatever we do is worthless: pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love without which whoever lives is counted dead before you;for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit,one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Proper 24October 16 to October 22

21 October

Job 38: 1-7, (34-41)Psalm 104: 1-9, 35-36

Isaiah 53: 4-12Psalm 91: 9-16

Hebrews 5: 1-10Mark 10: 35-45Lord Jesus Christ you came among us as the servant of all:overturn our wrongful prideand make us eager to serve our brothers and sisters with loving self-sacrifice;for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

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Amen.Proper 25October 23 to October 29

28 October

Job 42:1-6, 10-17Psalm 34: 1-8, (19-22)

Jeremiah 31: 7-9Psalm 126

Hebrews 7: 23-28Mark 10:46-52Merciful Lord,you heard the cry of the blind beggarwhen others would have silenced him:give us courage to be persistent in prayer,to ask plainly what we need,and to follow where you lead;for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Bible Sunday

This Collect is used when Bible Sunday is observed on the last Sunday in October

Blessed Lord,you caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: teach us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them,that, strengthened by your holy word, we may embrace the hope of everlasting life;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Proper 26October 30 to November 5

4 November

Ruth 1: 1-18Psalm 146

Deuteronomy 6: 1-9Psalm 119: 1-8

Hebrews 9: 11-14Mark 12:28-34God of love, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing:pour into our hearts your most excellent gift of love,and by it impel us to care for our brothers and sisters;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

All Saints DayNovember 1

Revelation 7: 9-17Psalm 34: 1-10, 221 John 3: 1-3Matthew 5: 1-12God of holiness,your glory is proclaimed in every age:as we rejoice in the faith of your saints,inspire us to follow their examplewith boldness and joy;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Sunday/Feast Year B – Mark + JohnProper 27November 6 to November 12

11 November

Ruth 3: 1-5; 4:13-17Psalm 127

1 Kings 17: 8-16Psalm 146

Hebrews 9:24-28Mark 12: 38-44

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God of compassion and grace,your concern for widows and strangers is from of old:stand among us in Christ and give us generous heartsto care for those whom the world passes by;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Proper 28November 13 to November 19

18 November

1 Samuel 1: 4-201 Samuel 2: 1-10 [This Canticle replaces the Psalm]

Daniel 12: 1-3Psalm 16

Hebrews 10:11-14, (15-18), 19-25Mark 13: 1-8Gracious Lord, your Son came to bring us good news and power to transform our lives:grant that when he comes again as judge we may be ready to meet him with joy;through Jesus Christ our Lord,who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Proper 29Last Sunday after Pentecost – Feast of Christ the KingNovember 20 to November 26

25 November

2 Samuel 23: 1-7Psalm 132: 1-12, (13-18)

Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14Psalm 93

Revelation 1: 4b-8John 18: 33-37Most High God, majestic and mighty, our beginning and our end: rule in our hearts and guide us to be faithful,worshipping the One who comes as Saviour and Sovereign;and who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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