Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- NRSV Illustrated lectionary readings at 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:
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 Sara Koenig, Ted A. Smith, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, Susan Hylen, and Brian Peterson.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 14, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +10, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Rumors, for August 9, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Jesus Now, Proper 14B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Proper 14, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
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:
- "Nothing Is Ordinary,", Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
- "Putting Off Vice, Putting On Virtue: Becoming Truly Holy and Fully Human," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
- "Facing Life's Extremes," Helene Tallon Russell, Charles W. Allen, Marti J. Steussy, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
- "An Offer You Can't Refuse," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
- "Redemption, Not Perfection," Sarah Dylan Breuer, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
- Articles at The Christian Century:
  - "Kindly Candor," Paul Stroble, 2006.
  - "The Jesus Diet," Paul Stroble, 2003.
  - "Soul Food," H. Stephen Shoemaker, 2000.
  - "Tempering the Spirit of Wrath: Anger and the Christian Life," Robert C. Roberts, 1997.
- "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
  - "A Living House," Michaela Bruzzese, "From Bread to Body," 2009.
  - "Beyond Anger," Robert Roth, "A Secular or Sacred Witness?," 2006.
  - "Got Jesus?" Michaela Bruzzese, "Living Bread," 2003.
- 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):
- "Out of the Depths," the Rev. Benno Pattison, Day 1, 2009.
- Sermons that Work, Proper 14 (RCL), the Rev. Suzanne E. Watson, ECUSA, 2009.
- "Food for the Family Trip," The Revs. Peter and Debra Samuelson, Day 1, 2006.
- "I Doubt It!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 14, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Peace and Justice in the Qur'an," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Christianity and Islam," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 34)
- "Filled or Hungry?" The Choices of Discipleship, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 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

The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Mustard Seeds, "Let Love Be Your Guide," Proper 14, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 19, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 19, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship Resources, Proper 14B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 10, 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 - Proper 14/Ordinary 19. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 19, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "Under the Appearance of..." Proper 14B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
- Sunday prayer, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 19B. 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 6:41-51, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 19 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, "Let Love Be Your Guide," Proper 14, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Bulletin Cover/Art, John 6:51, Psalm 34, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
Bulletin Inserts:
- "The Bread of Life," reflection by Dr. Liana Lupas, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "The Son," Brenton Prigge, 8.7.8.7., New Hymn.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 14B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 10, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
  - Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 19B, 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, Ordinary 19B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Ordinary 19, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Mustard Seeds, a lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia, 2006.
- "The Case of the Missing 30,000," Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 19, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "The Main Ingredient," 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)
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