Ash Wednesday
February 22, 2012
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Lessons below for study links and resources:
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
or Isaiah 58:1-12
Roman Catholic reading: Joel 2:12-18
United Methodist reading: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Psalm 51:1-17
Roman
Catholic reading: Psalm
51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17
2 Corinthians 5:20b - 6:10
Roman
Catholic reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20
- 6:2
Matthew
6:1-6, 16-21
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library: Year A, Year B, Year C.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible, 2011.
- The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
- Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary.
- Images and Movies:
- Images listed at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Preaching This Week commentary, Ash Wednesday, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012. 2011. 2010. 2009.
- "What's in Your Attic?" sermon commentary, Emphasis, SermonSuite, 2011.
- Seize the Day: Reimagining Ash Wednesday, Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2011.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Ash Wednesday, 2011, David J. Lull, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Ash Wednesday, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Exegesis/Commentary, E. Carver McGriff, Lectionary Preaching Workbook, SermonSuite, 2011.
- "Green" Ash Wednesday, Paul Nuechterlein, Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Notes, Ash Wednesday, Beth Quick, 2011.
- Preaching Helps (Ash Wednesday). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Ash Wednesday, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Ash Wednesday, Wikipedia.
- Ash Wednesday, The Catholic Encyclopedia.
- Resources for Ash Wednesday at Bass Mitchell's Special Days Resources collection. Sermons, services, childrens sermons, exegesis, illustrations, and more.
- Ash Wednesday: An Online Handbook.
- Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
- Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Sermon Notes for February 22, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2011.
- "Saying the Hard Things," Psalm 1, Ash Wednesday, 2011. Todd Weir, bloomingcactus.
- The Sacrament of Ashes, Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2011.
- "Learning the Moves," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- Ash Wednesday, salt project, 2011.
- "My Lent: Ashes, Addiction, and the Reality of Hell," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2011.
- "The Trouble (And Blessing) of Lent," David Lose, Huffington Post, 2011.
- Ash Wednesday: Practice Truth-Telling, Christine Vatlters Painter, Patheos, 2011.
- Saying No and Saying Yes, Alyce M. McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
- Ash Wednesday, 2011, Fr. Rick Moley, a garden path.
- Ash Wednesday, Ann Fontaine, What the Tide Brings In, 2011.
- "I Have Sinned: A Word for Ash Wednesday," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, The Memory of Ashes, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- Locusts and Lent, Reflections on Ash Wednesday from Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- "Marked by Ashes," poetry by Walter Brueggemann, journeywithjesus.net.
- Daily Reflection, Ash Wednesday, Jeanne Schuler, Creighton University, 2011.
- "Love in the Ruins," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
- "Remember," Barbara Crafton, The Almost Daily emo, 2009.
- Cultural Resource, Ash Wednesday, Nessette Falu, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
- Sermon Brainwave. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Rolf Jacobson, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
- Lectionary Haikus, Ash Wednesday, 2009, Christopher Gudger-Raines.
- "The Humility of Dust," Jason Byassee, Faith and Leadership, 2009.
- Ash Wednesday, Ann Fontaine, What the Tide Brings In, 2005.
- "Super Tuesday Meets Ash Wednesday: First Sunday in Lent 2008," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
- "Ashes of Creation," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- "Outward Acts and Inner Dispositions: Ash Wednesday 2006," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
- "Remorse and Hope," Susan B.W. Johnson, The Christian Century, 1997.
- "Ashes and Weeping," Jane Carol Redmont, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice," The Witness, 2005.
- "The Most Uncomfortable Day of the Year," Byron L. Rohrig, The Christian Century, 1987. At Religion Online.
- Reflection on Lent, (Southern Hemisphere), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Sermons:
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- Sermons that Work, Ash Wednesday, Katerina Whitley, ECUSA, 2010.
- "Ashes to Ashes," Lee Koontz, Reflectious, 2010.
- Ash Wednesday, Revd Kristin Ofstad, Thurso United Reformed Church, 2009.
- "Give It Up!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
- "Ash Wednesday," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
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Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Ash Wednesday A, Ash Wednesday B, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- Bible Study - Ash Wednesday - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
- A list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
- A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources
- Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Lenten Resources page.
- Lent and Easter links at Rev. Richard J. Fairchild's A Holy Easter.
- Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- "Ashes to Go: Tips for Liturgical Outreach," ECF Vital Practices for Leading Congregations, 2012.
- "See! Now Is the Acceptable Time, Part 1: Ash Wednesday Service," UCC Worship Ways, 2010.
- Liturgy for Ash Wednesday, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Wednesday Worship Pieces: Ash Wednesday, Joanna Harader, Spacious Faith, 2012.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Ash Wednesday, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship" Includes "notes on the imposition of ashes."
- The Sacrament of Ashes, Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2011.
- Worship Aids, B. David Hostetter, Lectionary Worship Aids, SermonSuite, 2011.
- LCA Worship Resources, Ash Wednesday, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Ash Wednesday Music & Worship Resources, Edythe Poole, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
- "A Service of Ashes," Process & Faith.
- Lectionary Worship Resources, Ash Wednesday, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- "Mystery and Mercy of Repentance," Ash Wednesday, Metropolitan Community Churches, 2008.
- Many Ash Wednesday services and Worship Resources by Lisa Frenz, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, Portland, OR. (Scroll down to Ash Wednesday index.)
- Worship Well Liturgy Online: Ash Wednesday Worship, General Lent Liturgy, Ash Wednesday Preparing for Renewal Liturgy (Catechumenate), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Communion for the Beginning of Lent, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute (Church of the Nazarene).
- "Sermon and Liturgy for Ash Wednesday", Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- "Away with All Masks," Liturgy Alive, Ash Wednesday, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
- Liturgy for Burying the Alleluia and Liturgy for Ash Wednesday, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Resources for Ash Wednesday at Bass Mitchell's Special Days and Services site.
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc.:
- "Ash Wednesday," Service Prayers, 2011, Worship Ways, UCC.
- A Prayer for Ash Wednesday (and for use in Lent) by Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- A Liturgy for Ash Wednesday, Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Ash Wednesday Prayers, Victor Hoagland, C.P.
- Lector's Notes, Ash Wednesday, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Ash Wednesday, CanticaNova Publications.
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary: Ash Wednesday A, Ash Wednesday C, Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Worship Resources, Ash Wednesday, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL: Year A, Year B, Year C, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- "The Lord's Prayer and Creation Care: A Litany of Confession," Bruce and Carolyn Winfrey, Limestone Presbyterian Church.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 51:1-17, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- "Ash Wednesday," Service Prayers, 2011, Worship Ways, UCC.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Ash Wednesday, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Ash Wednesday, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Confession RCL, Ash Wednesday, 2011, Bill Wessner.
- Graphics and Bulletin Materials:
- Art in the Christian Tradition: Year A, Year B, Year C, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ash Wednesday. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Ash Wednesday Clip Art. Anglican Diocese of Dunedin, New Zealand.
- Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Follows Latin American Roman Catholic gospel reading, though most gospels texts/themes are found in the index. Liberation emphasis.
- Images for this week's readings: Year B, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
- Lectionary Puzzles, Ash Wednesday. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- Commercial Site: "Psalm 51," video for Ash Wednesday, The Work of the People.
- "Is this the Fast...," reflection by the Rev. David Haberer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- The Painted Prayerbook, The Memory of Ashes, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Ash Wednesday, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada, 2011.
- Lenten Dust - you tube, inclusivechrist.
- Music and Hymns:
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Original Hymns/Settings/Choral Pieces:
- Don't Show Off Your Giving Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: ASH GROVE 6.6.11.6.6.11 D (“Let All Things Now Living”) This hymn is a paraphrase of chapter 6 in Matthew and part of "The Sermon on the Mount: A Worship Service of Lessons and Songs."
- Ash Wednesday Comes and, Lord, We Hear, Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: TALLIS' CANON 8.8.8.8 (“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”), A new hymn based on Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 was written for The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011 and available with the music.
- When You Are Praying (Jesus? Teaching on Prayer), Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, NEW BRITAIN (CM 8.6.8.6) (Amazing Grace) or CRIMOND (CM 8.6.8.6) (The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want) with links to helpful books on the Lord?s Prayer.
- "What Has Our God Required of Us?" TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on Matthew 6:1-6; 16-21. TUNE: "Lasst Uns Erfreuen." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
- A Hymn for Shrove Tuesday, Bosco Peters, 8.7.8.7.8.7., from the Saint Helena Breviary, Church Publishing, 2006.
- "No Sack Cloth," "Take Up Your Cross," Brenton Prigge, New Hymn.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Ash Wednesday, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
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Lists of Hymn/Choral Pieces, etc:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Ash Wednesday, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Ash Wednesday, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Shepherd Sounds, Ash Wednesday, Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Lectionary Hymns, Ash Wednesday, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Ash Wednesday, CanticaNova Publications.
- Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts. Direct link to Ash Wednesday.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- Choral Anthem Project, Ash Wednesday, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Together to Celebrate, Ash Wednesday, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
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Original Hymns/Settings/Choral Pieces:
- For Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Ash Wednesday, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ash Wednesday, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Feed the Children," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- Lectionary Puzzles, Ash Wednesday. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
