A.D. 2011 September 14
Holy Cross Day
unknown sculptor, Black Christ, 17th century, Church of Saint Philip, Portobelo, Panama. Photograph: Adam Jones, 2013 December 20, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary — Year A
- A bronze serpent in the wilderness — Numbers 21:4b–9
- God has done marvelous things — Psalm 98:1–5 or God was their rock — Psalm 78:1–2, 34–38
- The cross is the power of God — I Corinthians 1:18–24
- The Son of Man will be lifted up — John 3:13–17
Liturgical Colors
Red
The Wednesday After the Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Proper 19
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year A
Semicontinuous Series
- Prophets cross the Jordan — II Kings 2:1–18
- God’s way was in the sea — Psalm 77
- Mercy triumphs over judgment — James 2:8–13
- Love for enemies — Matthew 5:43–48
Complementary Series
- Joseph dies — Genesis 50:22–26
- How good it is to live in unity — Psalm 133
- Mercy triumphs over judgment — James 2:8–13
- Love for enemies — Matthew 5:43–48
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year A
Semicontinuous Series
- Prophets cross the Jordan — II Kings 2:1–18
- God’s way was in the sea — Psalm 77
- Forgiveness for those who forgive — Mark 11:20–25
Complementary Series
- Joseph dies — Genesis 50:22–26
- How good it is to live in unity — Psalm 133
- Forgiveness for those who forgive — Mark 11:20–25
Liturgical Colors
Green