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All Saints B
November 1, 2011
(find All Soul's B here)

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 or Isaiah 25:6-9
Roman Catholic reading: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14
United Methodist reading: Isaiah 25:6-9

Psalm 24
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 24:1-6

Revelation 21:1-6a
Roman Catholic reading: 1 John 3:1-3

John 11:32-44
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 5:1-12

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated NRSV lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible (NCCB/USCC).
  • 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: Service I, BCP, Service II, BCP.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings, Year B..
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
  • 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.
  • PCUSA - Daily/Weekly Lectionary Readings.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Raising of Lazarus
    • Christ Enthroned
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Resurrection (see especially The Hurricane, Double Jeopardy, The Mummy)
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Juliana Claassens, Rolf Jacobson, Craig R. Koester, and Harry Langknecht.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, All Saints, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends. 
  • Lectionary Commentary (Rev. 7), Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, Martyrs' Sunday (All Saints Day), The African American Lectionary, 2009.
  • Text Studies, All Saints, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • All Saints, Wikipedia.
  • "All Saint's Day," from The Catholic Encyclopedia (1916)
• 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.
  • Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 / Isaiah 25:6-9
  • Psalm 24
  • Revelation 21:1-6
  • John 11:32-44
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Saints with and without halos," Phyllis Kersten, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
  • "A Christian Memorial Day," Jenny Williams, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
  • "Lives of the Saints," Deborah A. Appler, Elcindor Johnson, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
  • All Saints Day, Matt & Laura Norvell, Grounded and Rooted in Love, 2009.
  • Progressive Involvement, All Saints' Day, John 11:32-44, John Petty, 2009.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • "Something Stinks...and It's Not Lazarus," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2009.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year B. 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):
  • "Being Saints of God," the Right Rev. Keith Whitmore, Day 1, 2009.
  • Sermons that Work, All Saints (RCL), the Rev. Frank S. Logue, ECUSA, 2009.
  • "Taking Time to Look," the Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers, Day1, 2006.
  • "When the Saints Go Marching In!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
  • "What, Me a Saint?" John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Proclaiming Faith, All Saints, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • "See God," Living in Christ, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • "An Authorized Look into the Life Beyond," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Apocalyptic Vision" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Revelation 21:1-8)
  • "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)
  • Bible Study - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
  • 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.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, Martyrs' Sunday (All Saints Day), The African American Lectionary, 2009.
  • Liturgical Resources by Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
    • All Saints Sunday
    • About Halloween
    • Saints Alive! (A Fun Narrative Service)
  • Special Days and Services: All Saints Day. Bass Mitchell's collection of free information, sermons, prayers, illustrations, etc.
  • Seasonal Resources at Richard and Charlene Fairchild's Kir-Shalom site.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• 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: Totenfest, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Prayers of the People, All Saints. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Africana Worship Resources for All Saints Day / All Hallows Eve, the Rev. Marilyn E. Thornton, UMC GBOD, 2009.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
• 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 B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • 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.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • "Finding Saints in Everyday Places," reflection by Rev. Jeff Kellam, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, All Saints, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Lift Up Your Heads," (Psalm 24) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 24 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, All Saints Day, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Lectionary Hymns, All Saints B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, All Saints B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
• 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.