The Text This Week - Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources

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Epiphany 8B
February 26, 2006 (Roman Catholic)
Not used in 2005-2006 cycle (RCL)

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Hosea 2:14-20
Roman Catholic reading: Hosea 2:16b, 17b, 21-22
 

Psalm 103:1-13, 22
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 103:1-13
 

2 Corinthians 3:1-6
 

Mark 2:13-22
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 2:18-22
 

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletLectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library. (NRSV)
bulletRoman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
bullet 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.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary.
bulletUnited Methodist lectionary readings, Year B..
bulletBiblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
bulletAmerican Baptist Churches Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletMatthew (includes the calling of Matthew)
bulletCalling the Disciples
bulletMovies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bulletCommunion/Eucharist/Feeding
bulletCall
bulletForgiveness
bulletClean/Unclean
bulletConversion
bulletNew Life/Rebirth
bulletSeeing/Not Seeing
bulletIllusion/Reality - Alternate Reality
bulletGrace/Mercy
bulletLove
bulletCovenant
bullet Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 8, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 8, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Exegesis, Ordinary 8, Rev. Timothy P. Schehr, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2006.
bullet Starters for Sunday, February 26, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet "New Wine - Fresh Wineskins!" Following the Truly Human One, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand.
bullet Text Studies, Epiphany 8-B, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet Center of Concern Sunday Reflections, 2006, "Promoting Global Justice and Peace Since 1971".
bullet Daily Reflection, Ordinary 8, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2006.
bullet "Wine Tasting," Douglas R. Loving, The Christian Century, 2000. Religion Online.
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 B. 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 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Rev. Tom Mannebach. Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2006.
bullet "New Life in Christ," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
bullet "A Wedding Invitation: Please Respond!" John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
bullet Sermon and Notes by the Rev. Canon Ben E. Helmer in Worship That Works, ECUSA, 2000.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 8 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bulletBible Study - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bulletA 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

bulletThe Text This Week's Epiphany Resources Page.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Liturgies Online, Epiphany 8, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bulletResources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bulletPrayers of the People, Year B - Epiphany 8. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Lector's Notes, Ordinary 8, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet Starters for Sunday, February 26, 2006. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 8, 2006. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
bulletGraphics and Bulletin Materials (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Clip Art Images: Mark 2:18-22, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Ordinary 8 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.
bullet Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
bulletSAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletHymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
bulletThe Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet The Psalmistry: All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
bulletHymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 8B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 8, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 8 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
bulletDrama (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.