Proper 23A/Ordinary 28A/Pentecost +19
October 11, 2020
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Click on Scripture
Lessons below for study links
and resources for each individual pericope:
Exodus 32:1-14
or Isaiah 25:1-9
Roman Catholic reading:
Isaiah 25:6-10
United Methodist & ELCIC
reading:
Exodus 32:1-14
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
or Psalm 23
Roman Catholic reading:
Psalm 23:1-6
United Methodist
&
ELCIC reading:
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
Philippians 4:1-9
Roman
Catholic reading: Philippians 4:12-20
Matthew 22:1-14
Roman
Catholic reading: Matthew 22:1-14
or Matthew 22:1-10
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- 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 readings.
- 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.
- Images and Movies:
- As Jesus shows in his parable comparing the kingdom of God to a wedding banquet, the invitation to it is not a casual matter.We see this also in the delightful film Pieces of April. It is not a wedding banquet but a Thanksgiving dinner that April Burns has invited her unwilling guests to. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2017, 2014. 2011.2008.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
- Faith in Process - Real Spirituality for Real Life, Bruce Epperly, 2017.
- "The Kingdom of the Heavens v. the Kingdom of an Earthly King," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living the Lectionary, 2017.
- Ministry Matters,
- "God Matters/People on a Journey," Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, SAMUEL, UCC, 2014.
- Evangelectionary for October 12, 2014, Peter Bush, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 17, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +18). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 23 by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 28A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 23, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Rumors, for October 12, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2017.
- Lectionary at Lunch: homiletical helps from Concordia Journal and audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2017.
- 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. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- 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, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2017.
- "What Not to Wear," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
- "The Wedding Banquet: Turning It Inside Out," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2017.
- "The parable of the wedding banquet is a horror story," Debie Thomas, Living by the Word, The Christian Century, 2017.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
- "Ducks that wont line up," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2017.
- Sacredise, 2017.
- A Provocation, Richard Swanson, provoking the gospel, 2017.
- Exegesis, Loyola Press and the USCCB, 2017.
- "Of Myrrh, Peace and Rejoicing," Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
- "Gratitude and Lament" Matthew Lundberg, Journey with Jesus, 2017.
- Lectionary Runinations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2017.
- "Dangerous Feasts," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2017.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
- Theology of Work, 2017.
- "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2017. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
- Homily Week, 2017.
- The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2017.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2017.
- Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2017
- LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2017.
- "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2017.
- "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2017.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2017.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2017.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2017.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2017.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2017
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2017.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2017.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2017.
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2017
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2017.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2017.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2017.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2017.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2017.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2017.
- RCL commentary and discussion, "Wedding Party" Edition, RevGalBlogPals, 2014.
- "Preaching an Ugly Parable," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2014.
- "Hospitality 101," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
- "Let's Do This!" Alyce M McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2014.
- "You Can't Have It Both Ways," John C. Holbert, 2014.
- "The General Dance," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "About the Unfolding," Jan Richardson, 2014. Use of images.
- "What I Learned in the White House. The Parable of the Wedding Banquet," Dan Cleandenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011. 2008.
- "Come to the Feast," Sharron R. Blezzard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- "What to Wear to the Party...Or Not," Stan Duncan, If you Lived Here You'd Be Home by Now, 2014.
- "Forgiveness Is..." Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
- "Nothing to Wear?" Thomas Beam, 2014.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- "The Wedding Robe," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
- "To Hell with the Bully God," Michael Anthony Howard, The Pacific Pilgrim, 2014.
- "Bluebird of Happiness," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
- "Be Ready for the Wedding," Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2014.
- "Beyond Our Wants," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
- "A Biblical Case of Class Warfare," Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, 2011.
- "All dressed up and nowhere to go," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2011.
- "The Uncomfortable Invitation," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- "It's about Us," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2011.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Dr. Chris Ayers, 2011.
- "What If?" Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2011.
- Sermon Notes for October 9, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Fitted for the Wedding Feast," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "'Pity Party' or 'Plenty Party'," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
- Proper Attire Required, Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
- "Maintaining Street Credibility," Deborah Appler, Greg Carey, Sarah Carpenter-Vascik, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
- "Raging and Rejoicing," Debra Dean Murphy, The Ekklesia Project, 2008.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 23. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- 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.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page)
- "Come As You Are," by Richard Voelz. A Sermon for Every Sunday: lectionary-based video sermons from America’s best preachers.
- "Dress codes or radical welcome?" the Rev. Dr. J. Barrington Bates, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Propio 23 (A) – 2014 por Rvdo. Ramon A. Betances, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Ministry Matters, October 12, 2014.
- Aaron and the Golden Calf, Anxiety, Frederick Buechner, Beyond Words.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "Why Bother?" the Rev. Dr. Cleo LaRue, Day 1, 2008.
- "Sermon for Proper 23," Bishop Steven Charleston, Day 1, 2005.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Trying to Contain God," Faith Element, 2014.
- "People on a Journey," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2014.
- Bible Study, Proper 23A, 2014, Jordan Trumble, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 23 (A), por Jordan Trumble, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- 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
- The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +18): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Life in Liturgy, 2017.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Worship Resources, October 9, 2011, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- Sacredise, 2017.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014. "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Ministry Matters, October 12, 2014.
- "Come to the Feast," Sharron R. Blezzard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Mustard Seeds, "The Invitation/True Worship,,". A
lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann
Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 17A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
- Worship Resources from Anna's Hosannas, for October 9, 2011.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 28, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 28, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- 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.
- Outside the Box: Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church. Katherine Hawker.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Lector's Notes, OT 28, 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. (BCP USA & Roman Catholic.) (CofE.)
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +18, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +18, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Prayers of the People, Proper 23A, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2011.
- Prayer for Proper 23, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Confession RCL, Bill Messner, 2014.
- Prayers for Pentecost +18, Michael Anthony Howard, The Pacific Pilgrim, 2014.
- Worship Ways, liturgies, prayer, liturgical ideas, UCC, 2014.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
- Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2017.
- Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2017
- Engage Worship, 2017.
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 28, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 28, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 22:1-14, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 28 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.
- Mustard Seeds, "The Invitation/True Worship,," Proper 23, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Fitted for the Wedding Feast," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- "Award Coupons," video, (scroll down) John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- As Jesus shows in his parable comparing the kingdom of God to a wedding banquet, the invitation to it is not a casual matter.We see this also in the delightful film Pieces of April. It is not a wedding banquet but a Thanksgiving dinner that April Burns has invited her unwilling guests to. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "A King Planned a Party" is an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette on Jesus' Parable of the Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:1-14). Tune: ASH GROVE 6.6.11.6.6.11 D ("Let All Things Now Living").
- "The Invitation," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 23A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Praise the Lord, Praise Our Mighty God," (Psalm 106), "The Lord Is My Shepherd," (Psalm 23), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 23 set to Darwall's 148th (66.66.88), Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 set to St. Catherine (88 88 88) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 23A, 2017, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2014.
- Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +18, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +17, 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.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2017.
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 23. 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)
- Worshiping with Children, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," Union Presbyterian Seminary.
- Dollar Store Children Sermons, John Stevens, 2017.
- Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2017.
- "Come to the Feast," Sharron R. Blezzard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
- "Award Coupons," video, (scroll down) John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- You Are Invited! -- Children’s sermon by Cynthia Cowen based on Matthew 22:1-14 from SermonSuite.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Be Surprised!" Proper 23A, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps.
- Faith Formation Journeys, Philippians Children Sermons Series #4, 2011. Faith Formation Journeys Matthew 22:1-14.
- 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.
