St. Mary, Mother of Jesus
August 15

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Episcopal Reading: Isaiah 61:10-11
Lutheran Reading: Isaiah 61:7-11

Episcopal Reading: Psalm 34
Lutheran Reading: Psalm 45:10-15

Galatians 4:4-7

Luke 1:46-55

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:

Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary.
Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
- Mary - Madonna and Child
- Mystical/Enthroned Madonna

Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)

	Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Mary, Mother of Our Lord, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
	Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
	Daily Reflection, Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University.
	"The Feast of Mary, Mother of God," Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
	The Festival of Mary, Mother of Our Lord, 15 August 2004, Luke Bouman, Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
	"Exegetical Considerations," Mary, Mother of Our Lord, Richard Carlson, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Using Greek for Sunday Text Preparations.
	Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.

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

Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
- "The Feast of Mary, Mother of God," Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
- Mary, Mother of Our Lord, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
Graphics and Bulletin Materials:
- "The Almighty God Has Done Great Things," reflection by Tenny Thomas, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
Music and Hymns:
For Children:
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.