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The Sunday called Sexagesima
or, the Second Sunday before Lent (focus text in bold): Genesis 3:9-19 - "he shall bruise his head, and he shall bruise his heel" Psalm 130 - If thou, Lord, wilt mark what is done amiss, who may abide it? 2 Corinthians 11:19-21 - Paul boasts in his infirmities like a "fool" Luke 8:4-15 - the parable of the sower Cover art: “The Parable of the Sower” by Gerald Steinmeyer, 2004, fresco, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina
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The Sunday called Septuagesima
or, the Third Sunday before Lent (focus text in bold): Genesis 1:1-5 - the creation of light Psalm 29 - the Lord sits above the water-flood 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - all the runners in a race run, but only one receives the prize Matthew 20:1-16 - the parable of the workers in the vineyard Cover art: “The Creation of Light” by Gustav Dore, engraving, 1897 ![]()
Epiphany 5 (focus text in bold):
Hosea 6:1-6 - For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice Psalm 50:7-15 - Offer unto God thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High Colossians 3:12-17 - Put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, patience Matthew 13:24-30 - the parable of the wheat and the tares Cover art: “The Enemy Sowing Tares” by Elihu Veder, c. 1892, oil on canvas, Brooklyn Museum, New York ![]()
Epiphany 4 (focu texts in bold):
2 Kings 6:14-23 - Elisha hoodwinks a band of Syrian raiders out to kidnap him Psalm 102:15-22 - the nations shall fear thy Name, O Lord Romans 13:1-7 - let every soul be subject to the governing authorities Matthew 8:1-13 - Jesus heals a Jewish leper and a Gentile centurion's servant Cover art: “Jesus and the Centurion” by Paolo Veronese, c. 1571, oil on canvas, Meseu del Prado, Madrid, Spain ![]()
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple, commonly called the Purification of St. Mary the Virgin, or Candlemas (focus texts in bold):
Malachi 3:1-5 - The Lord will come into his Temple Psalm 24 - who is holy enough to enter God's Temple? Galatians 4:1-17 - born under a woman, born under the law Luke 2:22-40 - the baby Jesus presented in the Temple Cover art: “Simeon’s Moment” by Ron DiCianni, 2000, oil on canvas, private collection |
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