A.D. 2013 July 21

The Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

Henry Ossawa Tanner, *Christ in the Home of Mary and Martha*, c. 1905, Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh.

Proper 11

Acclamations

Celebrant: Blessed be God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Collects

O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year C

Genesis 18:1–14
Psalm 15
Colossians 1:21–29
Luke 10:38–42

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 52; 53; 54
I Samuel 12
II Corinthians 4

Evening Prayer

Psalm 55
Ezra 9
II Timothy 4

Prefaces

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who on the first day of the week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.

Liturgical Colors

Green