Nativity of John the Baptist
June 24

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Isaiah 49:1-6
Episcopal reading: Isaiah 40:1-11
Lutheran Reading: Malachi 3:1-4

Psalm 139
Episcopal reading: Psalm 85
Lutheran Reading: Psalm 141

Acts 13:22-26
Episcopal reading: Acts 13:14b-26
Lutheran Reading: Acts 13:13-26

Luke 1:57-66, 80
Episcopal reading: Luke 1:57-80
Lutheran Reading: Luke 1:57-67, [68-80]

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • 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 Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • John the Baptist
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • John the Baptist
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Feast of John the Baptist, Barbara Crafton, The Geranium Farm, 2009.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Nativity of St John the Baptist - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Birth of John the Baptist, from a sermon by St. Augustine. The Crossroads Initiative.
  • "Homelife," sermon by Rev. Paul Howden, St. Luke's Church, Reformed Episcopal, 2003.
  • The Nativity of St John the Baptist, sermon by Father Robert M. Arida, Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, 2003.
  • "Advent in June," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
  • "On the Nativity of the Holy Forerunner John the Baptist," sermon, Orthodox England on the 'net.
• Information and Special Day Resources:
  • The Birth of John the Baptist, James Kiefer, Episcopal Lectionary site.
  • Midsummer Day - The Nativity of John the Baptist, June 24th, Chambers' Book of Days.
  • "Saints for Our Times: John the Baptist, a Well-Recognized Saint," Mary Lou Gibson, Catholic Spirit, June, 2007.
• 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 (includes prayers & hymns):
  • Liturgy Alive, Birth of John the Baptist, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc.
  • Lector's Notes, Birth of John the Baptist, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • The Nativity of St John the Baptist, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, John the Baptist. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Luke 1:57-66, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Lectionary Hymns, Nativity of St John the Baptist, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
• For Children:
  • Proclaiming Faith, Nativity of St John the Baptist - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Birth of John the Baptist, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.