Day of Pentecost B
May 27, 2012
With thanks to page sponsor,
Rev. Larry Hansen
Cana House
Acts
2:1-21 or Ezekiel
37:1-14
Roman Catholic reading: Acts
2:1-21
United Methodist reading: Acts
2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Roman
Catholic reading: Psalm 104:1-34
Episcopal reading (RCL):
Psalm 104:25-35, 37
Romans 8:22-27
or Acts 2:1-21
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
Roman
Catholic reading: John 20:19-23
Possible Themes: Unity, Holy Spirit, Breath-Wind, Church, Pentecost, Power, Sin-Righteousness-Judgment, New Life, Renewal
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- NRSV Illustrated lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinty 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:
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Homiletical Commentary on non-Gospel texts, Susan K. Hedahl, Gettysburg Lutheran THeological Seminary, Proclamation and Celebration, 2012.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Richard Jensen, Matthew Stith, Elisabeth Johnson, and Sharon H. Ringe.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Pentecost, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Lectionary Commentary, Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, Pentecost Sunday, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
- "The Death Penalty," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
- Jesus Now, Pentecost. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for May 31, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Pentecost, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Preaching Helps, Currents in Theology and Mission, 2003.
- 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:
- "A Double Miracle," Donna Schaper, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
- "Spirit, Come! No More Dry Bones!" Deborah Appler, Miguel De La Torre, Norman Kansfield, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
- "For the Long Haul," Tom Woodward, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- "The Descent of a Dove and the Peace of Pentecost," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009. 2006.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
- "Apokatastasis and the Birthday of the Church," Jessie Larkins, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- Articles from The Christian
Century:
- "Fire in the Dark," Mark Harris, 2005.
- "Coming into Focus," Bill O'Brien, 2003.
- "Hitting the Road," Suzanne Guthrie, 2001.
- "Windblown," Jim Callahan, 2000.
- "Pentecost for the World," F. Dean Lueking, 1997.
- "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
- "Choosing to Be Born Again," Michaela Bruzzese, "Be Still and Know," 2009.
- "Full Circle," Michaela Bruzzese, "Christian Community 101," 2009.
- "Birth or Control?" Robert Roth, "Not Drunk, Just Not Sober," 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):
- "The Church's Hope," the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Day 1, 2009.
- Pentecost Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
- Selected Sermon, Pentecost (RCL), the Rev. Suzanne E. Watson, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2009.
- "Breathing Deeply," the Rev. Shannon Johnson Kershner, Day 1, 2006.
- "What's Gotten into You?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
- "A Living God Present in Spirit and Power," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Female Preaching in Early Nineteenth-Century America," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "Women in Ministry: Beyond the Impasse," Catherine A. Brekus. (Acts 2)
- "Our Deepest Prayer," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Romans 8)
- "Spirit-filled or Spirit-emptied?" The Choices of Discipleship, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
- 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. (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
- The Text This Week's Pentecost 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, "I Will Give My Spirit To Everyone," Pentecost B, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, Pentecost Sunday, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
- "The Death Penalty," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Pentecost B, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- A Communion Liturgy for Pentecost Sunday, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy for the Day of Pentecost, and The Vigil of Pentecost, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- 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 - Day of Pentecost. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Outside the Box, Pentecost Day, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Lector's Notes: Vigil of Pentecost / Day of Pentecost, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Worship Resources, Ascension & Pentecost, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand: Day of Pentecost Vigil / Day of Pentecost.
- Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Pentecost Day, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of Enclosure.
- Prayer for Pentecost Sunday, Revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- Hermanoleon Clipart, Pentecost. 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: Pentecost, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Pentecost B 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, "I Will Give My Spirit To Everyone," Pentecost B, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- "God's Power to Do the Impossible!" reflection by Rev. Allen Paul Weaver III, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "God, Give Us Vision," W. Richard Turner, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Pentecost, 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, Vigil of Pentecost, Pentecost, 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, Vigil of Pentecost, Pentecost, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Pentecost, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost, 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)
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- 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)
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Mustard Seeds, "I Will Give My Spirit To Everyone," Pentecost B, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Pentecost, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "The Breath of Life," Children's Time, 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)
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
