Scriptures and Prayer

The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Old Testament: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 or Proverbs 9:1-6

Psalter: Psalm 111 or Psalm 34:9-14

Epistle: Ephesians 5:15-20

Gospel: John 6:51-58

Holy Wisdom, God of abundant life, you call us to the banquet of your love. We find you in the gifts you give; we know you in the ones with whom we share this holy food, and in the bread of this table, your son, Jesus …