Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- 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:
- 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, Kathryn Schifferdecker, James K. Mead, Craig R. Koester, and Henry Langknecht.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 17, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- "Support for Workers & Union Organizing," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
- Rumors, for August 30, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Jesus Now, Proper 17B. 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.)
- Text Studies, Proper 17, 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:
- "Back to Ethics," Thomas G. Long, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
- "From Ritual Holiness to Human Compassion: Jesus and the Politics of Purity," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
- "Listening, Loving, Doing," Larissa Kwong Abazia, Jacki Belile, Sarah Carpenter-Vascik, 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.
- "You Cannot Change What You Do Not Acknowledge," Rodney Hudgen, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- "Preparing for the Gift," Ragan Sutterfield, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
- Articles at The Christian Century:
  - "ID Check," Cynthia M. Campbell, 2006.
  - "Pharisees Are Us," John Ortberg, 2003.
  - "Matters of the Heart," Heidi Husted, 2000.
  - "A Precarious Righteousness," Ronald Goetz, 1997.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Worthless Religion," Michaela Bruzzese, "From Bread to Body," 2009.
  - "Get Real," Robert Roth, "Back to School," 2006.
  - "Speaking Louder than Words," 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):
- "Looking in the Mirror," the Rev. Martha Sterne, Day 1, 2009.
- Sermons that Work, Proper 17 (RCL), the Rev. Steve Kelsey, ECUSA, 2009.
- "The Power of Words," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
- "Look into Your Hearts!" John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 17, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "The Wisdom of James," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (James 1:1-5, 17-27) Focus article, "The Christian Way of Knowing," Robert W. Wall.
- "Start from the Inside," Living in Christ, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
- 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, "New Beginnings," Proper 17, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, Proper 17B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 22, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- "Support for Workers & Union Organizing," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 22, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 13, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
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 17/Ordinary 22. 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 22, 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. (Roman Catholic/Anglican) (CofE Common Worship)
- Sunday Prayer: Come Away With Me, August 30, 2009, MomPriest, RevGalBlog Pals.
Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 22B. 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: Mark 7:1-23, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 22 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, "New Beginnings," Proper 17, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Bulletin Cover/Art, Mark 7:6, Psalm 45, Psalm 15, John Stuart, Knoxville, TN. (Free use by churches.)
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "The Praxis of God's Laws," reflection by Scott S. Elliott, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "Be Doers of the Word of God," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, tune: Ellacombe CMD ("I Sing the Mighty Power of God").
  - "Blameless," Brenton Prigge, 8.7.8.7.D, New Hymn.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 17B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - Psalm 45, Nadia Bolz-Weber, The Emergent Psalter, 2009.
  - "Your Throne, O God, Is Forever," (Psalm 45), "Lord, Who May Dwell in Your Sanctuary?" (Psalm 15), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 set to St Catherine (88 88 88), Psalm 15 set to The Solid Rock (88 88 888), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 13, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Refugee and Migrant Sunday, 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 22B, 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 22B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 22, 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):
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 22, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "The Rules of the Game," 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.

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