All Saints A

All Saints A
November 1

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

Revelation 7:9-17
Roman Catholic reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14

Psalm 34:1-10, 22
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 24:1-6

1 John 3:1-3

Matthew 5:1-12

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Episcopal Lectionary: Service I. Service II.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
- 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.
- Lutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary calendar, 2008.
- Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
- Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
- ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
- Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
Special Day Resources:
- All Saints, Wikipedia.
- Resources for All Saints Day at Bass Mitchell's Special Days and Services site.
- "All Saint's Day," from The Catholic Encyclopedia (1916).
Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Preaching This Week commentary by Micah D. Kiel, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, C. Clifton Black, Clayton Schmit, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Preaching Helps (All Saints). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- The saints of God, past, present and future Commentary / exegesis for All Saints Day, Russell F. Anderson from SermonStudio
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), November 6, 2011.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, All Saints Day, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2008. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Carolyn J. Sharp, Ralph W. Klein, Richard Ascough, 2008.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, All Saints, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Text Studies, All Saints Day, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2011.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2011.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
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:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- 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.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2011.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2011.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011.
- "Beloved Saints," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- Of Souls and Saints: Celebrating All Saints and All Souls Day, Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2011.
- "No Dry Eyes," "Litany for the Citizens of Heaven" Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Inspired," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "All 'Saints' in the World," Peter Lockhart, Reflections on Faith and Spirituality, 2011
- "Mazeltov! You Are Suffering!" Peter Woods, The Listening Hermit, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for November 6, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- "In the Company of Saints," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- "What Is a Saint?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2011.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2011.
- 10 Minute Worship Blog, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 2011.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2011.
- Blogging toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2011.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Dicese of Texas, 2011.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2011.
- Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2011.
- The Hardest Question, 2011.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2011.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2011.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2011.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2011.
- Chmod, Lectionary Journal of Andy Gay, 2011.
- Daily Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains.
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2011.
- Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2011.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2011.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2011.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2011.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2011.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2011.
- "Saints and their source,", Blogging toward Sunday, Brent Laytham and Michele Clifton-Soderstrom, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- "Celebrating the Saints: All Saints Day," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008. 2005.
- "Saints in the Making," F. Dean Lueking, The Christian Century, 1998.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Selected Sermon, All Saints A (RCL), the Rev. Danáe Ashley, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), November 6, 2011.
- Heroes And Villains -- Story/Illustration for All Saints Day Gregory L. Tolle SermonStudio
- "Glimpsing Heaven in Thin Places," the Rev. Nora Tubbs Tisdale, Day 1, 2008.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, All Saints Day (RCL), the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
- "Attitudes and Be-Attitudes," "What Is a Saint?" Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from Seattle.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- What Makes Success? Faith Lens, ELCA, 2011.
- "The Finkenwalde Project," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Monasticism Old and New," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Matthew 5:1-12)
- "Beatitudes in the Desert," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sermon on the Mount," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (Matthew 5)
- "Who Are the Meek?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Consumerism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Matthew 5)
- "Peace and Justice in the Qur'an," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Christianity and Islam," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 34)
- "Challenges of Discipleship: Blessed Living," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
- Proclaiming Faith, All Saints, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Bible Study - All Saints - 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

Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (All Saints): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- The Worship Closet, Creative Worship Ideas, 2011.
- Ministry Matters free worship resources (was Cokesbury Resources), November 6, 2011.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, All Saints, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- Worship Resources, October 30, 2011 and All Saints Day, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- All Saints' Vigil (Halloween), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- All Saints' Day/Sunday: A Service of Holy Communion, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Liturgical Resources by Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada
  - "All Saints"
Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Prayers of the People, All Saints ABC, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Outside the Box: Totenfest / Beatitudes, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Lector's Notes, All Saints, 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, CanticaNova Publications.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New All Saint's Vigil (Halloween).
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, All Saints, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, All Saints, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- "What Is a Saint?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
- Gathered with the Saints, Worship Ways, UCC, 2011.,
- Litany for All Saints Day, Rick Morley, 2011.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2011.
- Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2011.
- "What Is a Saint?" Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2011.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 27A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
- Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, All Saints, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- All Saints 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.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, All Saint's/Halloween, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "In Times of Great Decision," hymn for election year by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, tune: AURELIA 76.76 D.
  - Root of the Saints, David N. Johnson, DEXTER, Open Source Lutheran Hymnal, 2011.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, All Saints A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Lectionary Hymns, All Saints, UMC GBOD, 2011.
  - Shepherd Sounds, Commemoration of All Faithful Departed, 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 selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  - Together to Celebrate, All Saints, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2011. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, All Saints. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Blessed Are We," All Saints Day, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
- Faith Formation Journeys, Children Sermon, 2011.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "What Do Saints Look Like?" Sarah Buteux, Let the Children Come, 2011.
- "The Happy Puppy," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.