Body and Blood of Christ
June 14, 2009

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

Exodus 24:3-8

Psalm 116

Hebrews 9:11-15

Mark 14:12-16, 22-26

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, The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Exegesis, Betty Jane Lillie, S.C., The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, 2009. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary.
  • "Bread and Life," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Daily Reflection, Body and Blood of Christ, Tom Shanahan, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
  • "Keeping Promises: Corpus Christi," Don Thorsen, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2006.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "The Mercies of the Lord are New Every Morning," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
  • "People of the Covenant," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
  • Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily, 2000.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Proclaiming Faith, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• 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:
  • "This is My Body Broken...My Blood Poured Out!" The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc.
  • Lector's Notes, Solemnity of the Most Body and Blood of Christ, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
• Graphics and Bulletin Materials (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Corpus Christi. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Corpus Christi B, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • 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.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Corpus Christi, 2009. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Lectionary Hymns, Body and Blood of Christ, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  • Choral Anthem Project, Body and Blood of Christ B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
• For Children:
  • Proclaiming Faith, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Corpus Christi, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.