A.D. 2096 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 B
- 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 Friday Before the Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Proper 19
Lessons
Revised Common Lectionary Expanded Daily Readings — Year B
Semicontinuous Series
- It is wise to be patient — Proverbs 19:24–29
- God’s statutes rejoice the heart — Psalm 19
- Abraham and Rahab’s faith — James 2:17–26
- I know the Messiah is coming — John 4:16–26
Complementary Series
- An oath to save Rahab and her family — Joshua 2:15–24
- I will walk in God’s presence — Psalm 116:1–9
- Abraham and Rahab’s faith — James 2:17–26
- I know the Messiah is coming — John 4:16–26
Other lectionaries
Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings — Year B
Semicontinuous Series
- It is wise to be patient — Proverbs 19:24–29
- God’s statutes rejoice the heart — Psalm 19
- Abraham and Rahab’s faith — James 2:17–26
Complementary Series
- An oath to save Rahab and her family — Joshua 2:15–24
- I will walk in God’s presence — Psalm 116:1–9
- Abraham and Rahab’s faith — James 2:17–26
Liturgical Colors
Green