Lectionary Readings for March 2008

Sunday's Lectionary Readings:

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

October 25, 2009 (Lectionary 30) (or Reformation Day may be celebrated – see October 31.)

Complementary Series

Jeremiah 31:7-9

Psalm 126 (5)

Hebrews 7:23-28

Mark 10:46-52

Semicontinuous Series

Job 42:1-6, 10-17

Psalm 34:1-8 [19-22]

Hebrews 7:23-28

Mark 10:46-52

Prayer of the Day

Eternal light, shine in our hearts. Eternal wisdom, scatter the darkness of our ignorance. Eternal compassion, have mercy on us. Turn us to seek your face, and enable us to reflect your goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. The Lord will rescue me from every e- | vil attack

and save me for the heav- | enly kingdom. Alleluia. (2 Tim. 4:18)

Color: Green

Simon and Jude, Apostles

October 28, 2009

Jeremiah 26:[1-6] 7-16

Psalm 11 (1)

1 John 4:1-6

John 14:21-27

Prayer of the Day

O God, we thank you for the glorious company of the apostles, and especially on this day for Simon and Jude. We pray that, as they were faithful and zealous in your mission, so we may with ardent devotion make known the love and mercy of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea | and Samaria,

and to the ends | of the earth. Alleluia. (Acts 1:8)

Color: Scarlet/Red

Reformation Day

October 31, 2009 (May be transferred to Sunday, October 25)

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm 46 (7)

Romans 3:19-28

John 8:31-36

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, gracious Lord, we thank you that your Holy Spirit renews the church in every age. Pour out your Holy Spirit on your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your word, protect and comfort them in times of trial, defend them against all enemies of the gospel, and bestow on the church your saving peace, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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Gracious Father, we pray for your holy catholic church. Fill it with all truth and peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in anything it is amiss, reform it; where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in need, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. If you continue in my word, you are truly | my disciples,

and you will know the truth, and the truth will | make you free. Alleluia. (John 8:31-32)

Color: Red

All Saints Day

November 1, 2009

Isaiah 25:6-9 or Wisdom 3:1-9

Psalm 24 (5)

Revelation 21:1-6a

John 11:32-44

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, you have knit your people together in one communion in the mystical body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and commitment, and to know the inexpressible joys you have prepared for hose who love you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. They are before the | throne of God,

and the one who is seated on the throne will | shelter them. Alleluia. (Rev. 7:15)

Color: White

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

November 1, 2009 (Lectionary 31) (if All Saints is not celebrated.)

Complementary Series

Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Psalm 119:1-8 (2)

Hebrews 9:11-14

Mark 12:28-34

Semicontinuous Series

Ruth 1:1-18

Psalm 146 (8)

Hebrews 9:11-14

Mark 12:28-34

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, you have taught us in your Son that love fulfills the law. Inspire us to love you with all our heart, our soul, our mind, and our strength, and teach us how to love our neighbor as ourselves, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Beloved, since God loved | us so much,

we also ought to love | one another. Alleluia. (1 John 4:11)

Color: Green

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

November 8, 2009 (Lectionary 32)

Complementary Series

1 Kings 17:8-16

Psalm 146 (8)

Hebrews 9:24-28

Mark 12:38-44

Semicontinuous Series

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

Psalm 127 (3)

Hebrews 9:24-28

Mark 12:38-44

Prayer of the Day

O God, you show forth your almighty power chiefly by reaching out to us in mercy. Grant us the fullness of your grace, strengthen our trust in your promises, and bring all the world to share in the treasures that come through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. The LORD raises up the poor | from the dust,

to make them inherit a | seat of honor. Alleluia. (1 Sam. 2:8)

Color: Green

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

November 15, 2009 (Lectionary 33) 

Complementary Series

Daniel 12:1-3

Psalm 16 (9)

Hebrews 10:11-14 [15-18] 19-25

Mark 13:1-8

Semicontinuous Series

1 Samuel 1:4-20

1 Samuel 2:1-10 (1)

Hebrews 10:11-14 [15-18] 19-25

Mark 13:1-8

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, your sovereign purpose brings salvation to birth. Give us faith to be steadfast amid the tumults of this world, trusting that your kingdom comes and your will is done through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. 

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Be alert | at all times,

praying that you may have the strength to stand before the | Son of Man. Alleluia. (Luke 23:36)

Color: Green

Christ the King/Last Sunday after Pentecost

November 22, 2009 (Lectionary 34) 

Complementary Series

Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14

Psalm 93 (2)

Revelation 1:4b-8

John 18:33-37

Semicontinuous Series 

2 Samuel 23:1-7

Psalm 132:1-12 [13-18] (9)

Revelation 1:4b-8

John 18:33-37

Prayer of the Day

Almighty and ever-living God, you anointed your beloved Son to be priest and sovereign forever. Grant that all the people of the earth, now divided by the power of sin, may be united by the glorious and gentle rule of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Blessed is the one who comes in the name | of the Lord.

Blessed is the coming kingdom of our an- | cestor David. Alleluia. (Mark 11:9)

Color: White or Green

Day of Thanksgiving (U.S.A.)

November 26, 2009

Joel 2:21-27

Psalm 126 (3)

1 Timothy 2:1-7

Matthew 6:25-33

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new every day. By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. God is able to provide you with every blessing | in abundance,

so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in ev- | 'ry good 

work. Alleluia. (2 Cor. 9:8)

Color: Green

First Sunday of Advent

November 29, 2009

Jeremiah 33:14-16

Psalm 25:1-10 (1)

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Luke 21:25-36

Prayer of the Day

Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection alert us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and redeem us for your life of justice, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Stand up and | raise your heads--

your redemption is | drawing near. Alleluia. (Luke 21:28)

Color: Blue

Andrew, Apostle

November 30, 2009s

Ezekiel 3:16-21

Psalm 19:1-6 (4)

Romans 10:10-18

John 1:35-42

Prayer of the Day

Almighty God, you gave your apostle Andrew the grace to obey the call of your Son and to bring his brother to Jesus. Give us also, who are called by your holy word, grace to follow Jesus without delay and to bring into his presence those who are near to us, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea | and Samaria,

and to the ends | of the earth. Alleluia. (Acts 1:8)

Color: Scarlet/Red

Second Sunday of Advent

December 6, 2009

Malachi 3:1-4 or Baruch 5:1-9

Luke 1:68-79 (78)

Philippians 1:3-11

Luke 3:1-6

Prayer of the Day

Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming give to all the people of the world knowledge of your salvation; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia. Prepare the way | of the Lord.
All flesh shall see the salva- | tion of God. Alleluia. (Luke 3:4, 6)

Color: Blue

Third Sunday of Advent

December 13, 2009

Zephaniah 3:14-20

Isaiah 12:2-6 (6) 

Philippians 4:4-7

Luke 3:7-18

Prayer of the Day

Stir up the wills of your faithful people, Lord God, and open our ears to the preaching of John, that, rejoicing in your salvation, we may bring forth the fruits of repentanc; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. I am sending my messen- | ger before you,

who will prepare your | way before you. Alleluia. (Matt. 11:10)

Color: Blue

Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 20, 2009

Micah 5:2-5a

Luke 1:46b-55 (52) or Psalm 80:1-7 (7)

Hebrews 10:5-10

Luke 1:39-45 [46-55]

Prayer of the Day

Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that binds us, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia. Here I am, the servant | of the Lord;

let it be with me according | to your word. Alleluia. (Luke 1:38)

Color: Blue