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Liturgy of the Passion A
March 16, 2008

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

Isaiah 50:4-9a
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 50:4-7

Psalm 31:9-16
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24

Philippians 2:5-11
Roman Catholic reading: Philippians 2:6-11

Matthew 26:14 - 27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletIllustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: Traditional 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.
bulletLutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings.
bullet Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
bulletAmerican Baptist Churches Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bullet Lutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages listed at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
bullet Burial of Jesus
bullet Crucifixion
bullet Denial and Betrayal of Jesus by the Disciples
bullet Gethsemane
bullet Lamentation/Deposition/Pieta
bullet Trial/Road to Calvary
bulletMovie Scenes with the following themes:
bulletCrucifixion
bulletSacrifice/Sacrificial Death
bulletSuffering
bulletRedemption
bulletConfrontation with Evil
bulletSuffering Servant
bulletScapegoat
bulletSpecial Day Resources:
bullet "Transformations in Telling the Passion Story," Lloyd Gaston, Jewish-Christian Relations.
bulletPassion Sunday, Passion of Christ, Commemoration of the, Passion of Jesus Christ, Passion of Jesus Christ in the Four Gospels from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
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), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Fred Gaiser, Walter F. Taylor, Jr., and Arland J. Hultgren.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Palm/Passion Sunday, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Passion Sunday, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet SAMUEL, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, sermon seeds, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Gathering, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Preaching Helps (Passion/Palm Sunday, 2008). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Palms/Passion, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet "The Divine Warrior," Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
bullet "To the Cross," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2008, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Jesus Now, Palm/Passion Sunday. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Passion Liturgy, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Palm/Passion Sunday, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Lectionary Analysis, Lent 6, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon & Sermon - Lectionary Resources.
bullet Text Studies, Lent 6, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet "The Core of Faith," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
bullet Social Justice Lectionary, Passion Sunday, list of links by Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet, United Church of Canada.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 16 March 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Isaiah 50:4-9a
bullet Psalm 31
bullet Philippians 2:5-11
bullet Matthew 26:14 - 27:54
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Sunday Bloody Sunday," Blogging toward Sunday, Craig T. Kocher, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
bullet Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Sweet Hosannahs Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
bullet "The Parallel Universe of the Passion of Jesus," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
bullet "Street Theater," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Word on the Street," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
bullet Daily Reflection, Palm/Passion, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, Passion Palm Sunday, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008.
bullet "Feeling the Flesh around Us," Grant Gallup, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
bullet "Seeking Passion and Compassion During a Holy Lent," Johncy Itty, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
bullet "The Cross and Empire," Michael Hopkins, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
bullet "The Bottom Billions: Terror on Every Side," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2005.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
bullet "A Mysterious Joy," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
bullet Environmental Reflections - Liturgy of the Passion, from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota's Environmental Stewardship Commission.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Palm/Passion Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington - Sermons from Seattle.
bullet Dramatic Reading of the Passion Story, Rev. Rick Nelson, Concord United Methodist Church, 1999. At Sermon & Lectionary Resources, Richard J. Fairchild.
bullet "An Unexpected Encounter," Selected sermon, Palm/Passion Sunday, by the very Rev. Charles Hoffacker, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
bullet "Joyful and Subversive Memory," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
bulletFather Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily, Palm Sunday, 2005.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Palm/Passion Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "Two Men Freed by DNA Test," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Palm Sunday, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2007.
bullet Bible Study - Palm/Passion Sunday - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
bullet Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
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

bulletResources and Images on The Text This Week's Lenten Resources page.
bulletLent and Easter links at Rev. Richard J. Fairchild's A Holy Easter.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Passion/Palm Sunday, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet LCA Worship Resources, Palm/Passion A, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
bullet Worship Resources, Passion Sunday, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
bullet 2005 Palm/Passion Sunday Service with Scripture, Holy Communion, Hymns, and Handel's Messiah, Scottsdale (AZ) United Methodist Church (Lori Martin-Dewitt, pastor; Scott Ritchey, associate pastor; David Schildkret, music director).
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 6, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet "Truly, This Was the Son of God!" Passion Sunday, 2005. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
bullet Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet "The Cost of Service," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada:
bullet "Reconciliation Day"
bullet "The Crowd and the Cross"
bullet "From the Beginning of Time"
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bulletLaughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Lent 6, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Paraphrase of Matthew's Passion Narrative, Nathan Nettleton.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Lector's Notes, Passion Sunday, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Palm Sunday, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Prayers of the People, Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday), General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Creative Closing, Lent 6, George Hartwell, at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
bulletCall to Contemplation for beginning the Passion Sunday part of a Palm/Passion Sunday liturgy. David Ourisman.
bullet "God Calls, and We Respond," Weekly Invitations to the Offering, 2008. Worship Ways, United Church of Christ.
bullet Worship Resources, Palm/Passion Sunday, John Paarlberg, Reformed Church in America.
bullet Together to Celebrate, Passion Sunday, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet A Prayer for Passion Sunday, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 16 March 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2008, the Rev. Dr. Valerie Bridgeman Davis, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet 21st Century Worship Resources, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2008, Rev. Nathan Decker, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Prayer of the Church, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2008, Let Us Pray, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bullet Clip Art, Palm Sunday, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bullet Passion Sunday/Good Friday 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.
bulletBulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
bullet Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet SAMUEL, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, sermon seeds, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Palms/Passion, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet "I Am a Broken Dish," reflection by Paul Bellan-Boyer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
bullet "The Time Is Near," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on Matthew 26:14 - 27:66. TUNE: "St. Agnes." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
bullet "I Believe," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Tune:  AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7D "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken" 
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Passion A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Palms/Passion, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Palm Sunday, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bullet Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bulletThe Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
bullet Gathering, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 16 March 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Together to Celebrate, Passion Sunday, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Classical Music playlist for Holy Week & Easter, Revgalblogpals.
bullet Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles, Liturgy of the Passion. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
bullet Gospel Puzzles for the Lectionary, Passion A, Mark Ryman, edoxy.com.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Gathering, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet "Who Is Jesus to Us?" Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
bullet "What Does It Mean?" Lois Parker Edstrom, Lectionary.org.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Palm Sunday, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2007.
bullet "What Does It Mean?" Lois Parker Edstrom, Lectionary.org.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bulletStory for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Passion Sunday, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet Ideas and Talks for Lent, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
bullet"The King Is Coming!" Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
bullet Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.