Saints Peter and Paul
June 29

With thanks to page sponsor:
Adult Lectionary Class at
St Peter's Lutheran Church,
Stafford, Virginia
(Jan 07-08)

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:

Acts 12:1-11
Episcopal Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-16

Psalm 34
Episcopal Reading: Psalm 87
Lutheran Reading: Psalm 87:1-3, 5-7

2 Timothy 4:6-8
Episcopal Reading: 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Lutheran Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18

Matthew 16:13-19
Episcopal Reading: John 21:15-19
Lutheran Reading: John 21:15-19

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.
Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Saints Peter and Paul, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, St Peter and St Paul, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Daily Reflection, Saints Peter and Paul, Dennis Hamm, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- "Successful Discipling," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
- "Feed the Sheep with Justice," Donald Whipple Fox, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- "The Church's [Real] Foundation," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
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 and General Worship Planning Resources:
- "Proclaiming the Message," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc.
- Lector's Notes, Feast of SS Peter and Paul, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Saints Peter and Paul, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- St Peter and St Paul, Apostles, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Graphics and Bulletin Materials:
- Saints Peter & Paul 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.
- "Commemorating the Apostles Peter and Paul," reflection by Mario J. Paredes, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Sts Peter and Paul, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
Hymns and Music:
- Lectionary Hymns, Saints Peter and Paul, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
For Children:
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, SS Peter & Paul, 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.