Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- NRSV Lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 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.
- Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- 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:
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Resurrection
  - Seeing/Not Seeing
  - Faith
  - Community
  - Interconnectedness
  - Prayer
  - Miracles
  - Repentance
  - Forgiveness
  - Confession
  - Love
Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by F. Scott Spencer, Nancy Koester, C. Clifton Black, Richard Carlson.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Earth Day: Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
- Jesus Now, Easter 2B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- "The Call for a Living Wage," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches.
- Rumors, for April 19, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Text Studies, Easter 2, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Second Sunday in Easter, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
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:
- "Seeing and Believing," Blogging toward Sunday, Ken Carter, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
- "Life Together," Holly Hearon, Wil Gafney, Charles Allen, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
- "The Missing "FOR" and the Risen Life," Sarah Dylan Breuer, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- "'They Enjoyed the Favor of All the People,' Christian Generosity of Community and Compassion," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
- "Believing Unto Life," Charlene E. Fairchild, Collects, Comments and Conversation.
- Articles from The Christian Century:
  - "Groping in Darkness," Craig A. Satterlee, 2006.
  - "Cousin Thomas," Suzanne Guthrie, 2005.
  - "No Joke," Kristen Bargeron Grant, 2003.
  - "The Show-Me Disciple," Amy B. Hunger, 2002.
  - "Those Who Have Not Seen," James C. Somerville, 1998.
  - "Now What?" Stanley S. Harakas, 1997.
- "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
  - "Reach Out," Michaela Bruzzese, "Believing What's True," 2009.
  - "From Unity, Balance," Robert Roth, "Secrets Uncovered," 2006.
- 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):
- "Dealing with Mystery," the Rev. Dr. Laura Mendenhall, Day 1, 2009.
- Selected Sermon, Easter 2 (RCL), the Rev. Dr. Susanna Metz, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2009.
- "Signs of the Resurrection," the Rev. Dr. Guy Sayles, Day 1, 2006.
- "We Have Seen the Lord!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
- "Show Me!" John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Easter 2, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Becoming Forgiving People," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Forgiveness," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (1 John)
- "Filled with Peace," The Path of Discipleship, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Easter, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
- Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. (Scroll down past chart of CEV 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

Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Mustard Seeds, "On a Mission from God," Easter 2, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. 2006 resources.
- "The Call for a Living Wage," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Easter 2, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Easter Season Liturgy, Easter Season Reflection (emphasis on Easter in the Southern Hemisphere), Rev. Bosco Peters.
- 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.
- Prayers of the People, Year B - Easter 2. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Easter 2, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Outside the Box, Easter 2, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Earth Day: Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Easter 2, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of Enclosure.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
Graphics & Multimedia:
- Hermanoleon Clipart, Easter 2B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- Clip Art Images: John 20:19-31, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Easter 2 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.
- 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.
- Mustard Seeds, "On a Mission from God," Easter 2, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. 2006 resources.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "Behind Closed Doors," reflection by Dorette Saunders, 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, Easter 2B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - Lectionary Hymns, Easter 2, 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, Easter 2, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Together to Celebrate, Easter 2, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
  - Sing for Joy, Easter 2, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 2, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter 2, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Easter, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
- "Easter Lily," in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
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)
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