Epistles for Various Occasions

Revised Common Lectionary, NRSV

Example: How to chant the Epistle

Romans 6:12-23

Of the Holy TrinityRomans 11:33-36
Of the Holy Spirit1 Corinthians 12:4-14
Of the Holy AngelsRevelation 5:11-14
Of the Incarnation1 John 4:1-11
or 1 Timothy 3:14-16
Of the Holy Eucharist (Corpus Christi)Revelation 19:1-2a,4-9
or 1 Corinthians 10:1-4,16-17
or 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Of the Holy Cross1 Corinthians 1:18-24
For All Baptized ChristiansRomans 6:3-11
For the Departed1 Corinthians 15:50-58
For the Departed (Burial)1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 35-38, 42-44, 53-58
or 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:9
or 1 John 3:1-2
Of the Reign of ChristColossians 1:11-20
At BaptismRomans 6:3-5
or Romans 8:14-17
or 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
At ConfirmationRomans 8:18-27
or Romans 12:1-8
or Galatians 5:16-25
or Ephesians 4:7,11-16
Anniversary of Dedication1 Peter 2:1-5,9-10
For a Convention2 Corinthians 4:1-10
For the Unity of the ChurchEphesians 4:1-6
For the MinistryI1 Corinthians 3:5-11
IIEphesians 4:11-16
III1 Peter 4:7-11
For the MissionIEphesians 2:13-22
IIEphesians 3:1-12
For the NationRomans 13:1-10
For PeaceEphesians 2:13-18
or Colossians 3:12-15
For Rogation DaysIRomans 8:18-25
II1 Corinthians 3:10-14
III1 Timothy 6:7-10,17-19
For the SickJames 5:13-16
For Social JusticeJames 2:5-9,12-17
For Social Service1 Peter 4:7-11
For Education2 Timothy 3:14—4:5
For Vocation in Daily Work1 Peter 2:11-17
For Labor Day1 Corinthians 3:10-14