Liturgy of the Palms B
April 1, 2012
(Link to Resources for Liturgy of the Passion here)
Footwashing and shoes were given to
almost 400 homeless children, women, and men
at First United Methodist Church of Miami last year.
20th anniversary of this event will be held on March 24, 2012.
Image: Detail of the Tomb Effigy
of Elizabeth Boott Duveneck Frank Duveneck
(1848–1919) Date: 1891, cast 1927.
Photo by Rick Morley.
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Roman
Catholic reading: Psalm 24
/ Psalm 47
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 118:19-29
Mark
11:1-11 or
John
12:12-16
Roman Catholic reading: Mark
11:1-10 or John
12:12-16
United Methodist reading:
Mark
11:1-11
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.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- 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:
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Textweek Blog and 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).
- Preaching Helps (Palms/Passion). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- Preaching This Week commentary, Palm/Passion, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2012.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2012. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- "Into Jerusalem," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2012.
- The Lectionary Lab, Palm/Passion Sunday, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Starters for Sunday, 1 April, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Sermon Nuggets, Palm Sunday, 2012, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2012, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Lectionary Notes, Palm/Passion Sunday B, Beth Quick, 2012.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Palm/Passion Sunday, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- John Shearman's Lectionary Resource, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2009, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Jesus Now, Palm Sunday. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Cultural Resources, Rodney Alphonso Thomas, Jr., The African American Lectionary, 2009. 2008.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2012.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2012.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2012.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2012.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2012.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2012.
- 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, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2012.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2012.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2012.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Marathon Begins Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2012. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
- "Downward Mobility," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary for Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012.
- "Hosanna! Save Us from Self-Interest!," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
- Sermon Notes for April 1, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
- "Old Time Religion Meets New Time Spirituality," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
- "Jesus' Subversive Donkey Ride," Carl Gregg, Patheos, 2012.
- "Hosanna!" David True, There Is Power in the Blog, 2012.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast. Joe Cate and friends discuss lectionary scriptures for this week, 2012.
- At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday, 2012.
- "Street Theater," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2012.
- "A Token Performance," Jim McCoy, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
- "A Right Royal Guest," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
- "Blessed Is the One," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
- The Worship Closet, Palm Sunday, Amy Loving, 2012.
- "Untying the Colt," Larry Patten, 2012.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2012.
- The Scarlet Letter Bible, Caspar Green, 2012.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2012.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2012.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2012.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2012.
- Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2012.
- The Hardest Question, 2012.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2012.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2012.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2012.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2012.
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2012
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2012.
- Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2012.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2012.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2012.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2012.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2012.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2012.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
- "Camping It Up In Jerusalem," Jen Glass, Greg Carey, Mona West, 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.
- "He's No Friend of Caesar!" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
- "Spoilin' for a Fight," Joel Shuman, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- "Si, se puede!" Elizabeth Morris Downie, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- Articles from The
Christian Century:
- "Donkey Fetchers," Thomas G. Long, 2006.
- "Protest March," Fred Craddock, 2003.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- "The Best Things Are Borrowed," Rev. William Carter, Day 1, 2012.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2012.
- Nine Sermons for Palm/Passion Sunday, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from Seattle.
- "Save Us," the Rev. Dr. Scott Black Johnston, Day 1, 2009.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Into Jerusalem," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2012.
- "Deserving Death?" Faith Lens, ELCA, 2012.
- "Hosanna," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
- Lectionary Notes, Palm/Passion Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY
- 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 Holy Week Resources page.
- Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Palm/Passion Sunday): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2012.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Palms/Passion, 2012, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Ministry Matters, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2012.
- Mustard Seeds, Palm Sunday, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Palms/Passion B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship Resources, April 1, 2012, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- The Worship Closet, Palm Sunday, Amy Loving, 2012.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Passion/Palm Sunday, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Palm Sunday service resource: Sunday of the Passion with the Liturgy of the Palms, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Palm/Passion Sunday worship, procession, Eucharist. Lisa Frenz. Scroll down to Holy Week index.
- Palm/Passion Sunday, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada
- Liturgies Online, Palm/Passion, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- 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.
- A Prayer for Ash Wednesday (and for use in Lent) by Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Prayers of the People, Year B - Sunday of Passion/Palm Sunday. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Passion Sunday/Palm Sunday, 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, Passion/Palm Sunday, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Music and Worship Resources, Cultural Resources, The African American Lectionary, 2009. 2008 Cultural Resources. 2008 Music and Worship Resources.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Palm/Passion Sunday, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Offertory Prayers, Palm/Passion Sunday, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- "No Answer," service prayers, etc, Worship Ways, UCC, 2012. (list of rtf files)
- Starters for Sunday, 1 April, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Call to Worship, April 1, 2012, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- "Blessing from the Back of a Donkey," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2012.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2012.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Prayers of the People, Palm/Passion Sunday, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2012.
- Weekly Evangelectionary for Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012.
- Prayers of the People, Palm Passion Sunday, Fr. Jeremiah Williamson, Praying the Scriptures, 2012.
- Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter Clip Art, Hermanoleon Clip Art.
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- Clip Art Images: Palm Sunday, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Palm Sunday 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, Palm Sunday, 2012. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- "Street Theater," Miriam's Tambourine, Memphis Theological Seminary, 2012.
- At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday, 2012.
- "Blessed Is the One," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
- "Hosanna," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- "A Celebration with Palms: Remembering Jesus' Passion," reflection by Jacqueline Sapiie, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. (.pdf)
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Daughter of Zion, look up: See your King! by Brenton Prigge, 2005.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Palm Sunday, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Palm/Passion Sunday, UMC GBOD, 2012.
- Shepherd Sounds, Palm / Passion Sunday. 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 Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Lectionary Hymns, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion 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, Passion (Palm) Sunday, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Music and Worship Resources, Nolan Williams, Jr. The African American Lectionary, 2009. 2008 Resources.
- Sing for Joy, Sunday of the Passion - Palm Sunday, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Starters for Sunday, 1 April, 2012. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, April 1, 2012, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," April 1, 2012, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16 and Pippa at the Parade by Kara Roosa..
- Worshiping with Children, Palm/Passion Sunday, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- "Why Palm Branches?" Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2012.
- "A Dangerous Week," Mother Anne Emry, Sacred Story, 2012. Includes activities, children's church plans.
- "Palm Sunday," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
- Childrens Sermon, Palm Sunday, Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
- Little People Big Word, Palm Sunday, D. Ditmer, 2012.
- Ministry Matters, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2012.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom 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 also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
