Prayer and Readings for October 20, 2024
The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

Prayer (Collect)
ALMIGHTY AND EVERLASTING GOD, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations:  Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Readings for 10-20-24
First Reading - Isaiah 53:4-12
Psalm 91:9-16
Second Reading - Hebrews 5:1-10
Gospel Reading - Mark 10:35-45
 

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Pentecost

The season of Pentecost lasts until the first Sunday in Advent.  The color for the season of Pentecost is green, a period of growth and development for all Christians.

Source:  Forward Movement, Seasons of the Church Year, 2014