The Text This Week - Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

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Index:
 
  Pr 9/OT14/P+5
   (July 5)
  Pr10/OT15/P+6
   (July 12)
  Pr11/OT16/P+7
   (July 19)
  Ste. M Magdalene
   (July 22)
  St James Elder
   (July 25)
  Pr12/OT17/P+8
   (July 26)
  Pr13/OT18/P+9
   (Aug 2)
  Transfiguration
   (Aug 6)
  Pr14/OT19/P+10
   (Aug 9)
  Assumption Mary
   (Aug 15)
  St Mary
   (Aug 15)
  Pr15/OT20/P+11
   (Aug 16)
  Pr16/OT21/P+12
   (Aug 23)
  St Bartholomew
   (Aug 24)
  Pr17/OT22/P+13
   (Aug 30)
  Pr18/OT23/P+14
   (Sept 6)
  Pr19/OT24/P+15
   (Sept 13)
  Holy Cross Day
   (Sept 13/14)
  Pr20/OT25/P+16
   (Sept 20)
  St Matthew
   (Sept 21)
  Pr21/OT26/P+17
   (Sept 27)
  Michael/Angels
   (Sept 29)
  Pr22/OT27/P+18
   (Oct 4)
  World Communion
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:   

Numbers 6:22-27
 

Psalm 8
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8

Galatians 4:4-7 / Philippians 2:5-11
Roman Catholic reading: Galatians 4:4-7
 

Luke 2:15-21
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 2:16-21

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bulletThe 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.
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), the Naming of Jesus, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet The Name of Jesus, January 1, 2008, Joy L. McDonald Coltvet, Currents in Theology and Mission.
bullet "Mary - Mother of God," Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet"Name," Lane Denson III, Out of Nowhere, 2009.
bullet "A Family Cast Out and Taken In," Winnie Varghese, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2006.
bullet"Mary at Christmas Time," Andrew M Greeley, 2006.
bullet"Prayer and Naming," Holy Name, Paul Colbert, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness, 2004.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Selected Sermon, Holy Name / New Year's Day, the Rev. Timothy E. Crellin, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
bullet "What's In a Name?" 1 January 2005, Luke Bouman, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
bullet "Amazing Tales," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
bullet Holy Name, the Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Entire book of sermons is one long pdf file. Slow connections will require long download times.)
bullet Selected Sermon, Holy Name of Jesus/New Year's Day, by the Very Rev. Anthony Clavier, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Proclaiming Faith, The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bullet A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Watch Night / New Year / Holy Name 08/09): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus, from Exciting Holiness, Collects & Readings for the Festivals & Lesser Festivals of the Calendar of the Church of England.
bullet "Mother of Peacemakers," Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet "Love and Service to Other, and Simplicity in Life Is What We Can Imitate in Mary," Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bulletLaughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Holy Name, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Prayers of the People, Holy Name. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Introductions to lectionary readings for readers, the Naming of Jesus. Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal.
bullet "Liturgy: Prayer Reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bulletGraphics and Bulletin Materials:
bullet Clip Art, Mary, Mother of God, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bullet January 1 at 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.
bullet Images for this week's readings, Year B Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
bullet "Love and Service to Other, and Simplicity in Life Is What We Can Imitate in Mary," Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. Flash presentation of this week's scripture texts.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Mary, Mother of God, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
bulletHymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Holy Name, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Choral Anthem Project, Mary, the Mother of God, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
bulletFor Children:
bullet Lectionary Puzzles, Holy Name of Jesus. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.