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LESSONS FOR SUNDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER
THE 13TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Moses speaks to the Israelites, who are about to enter the land promised to their ancestors. In this passage, he lays out the stark choice before them: choose life by loving and obeying the Lord; or choose death by following other gods.
Psalm: Psalm 1
They are like trees planted by streams of water. (Ps. 1:3)
Second Reading: Philemon 1-21
Onesimus, a new Christian and a man enslaved by Philemon, has helped Paul, who is in prison. Paul writes this letter to his friend Philemon to encourage him to receive Onesimus, upon his return, as a sibling in Christ.
Gospel: Luke 14:25-33
Jesus speaks frankly about the costs of discipleship. Those who follow him should know from the outset that completing the course of discipleship will finally mean renouncing all other allegiances.
(FROM SUNDAY SAND SEASONS 2025)
