Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible (NCCB/USCC).
- 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:
  - Christ Healing the Blind
  - Job
- 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):
- The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 25, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper 25B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Rumors, for October 25, 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, Proper 25, 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:
- The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- "Flaws and Calls and Healing," Phyllis Kersten, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
- "The Story of Job: Personal Disaster Reveals Genuine Faith," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
- "Trouble Don't Last Always," Deborah A. Appler, Elcindor Johnson, 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.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
- "Seeing God's Mercy," Gawain DeLeeuw, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
- "Coming Home with Shouts of Joy," Ragan Sutterfield, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 30, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
- Articles at The Christian Century:
  - "Upside-down World," Stephen B. Chapman, 2006.
  - "Blind Spots," Mary W. Anderson, 2003.
  - "The Protestant Dilemma," Peter J. Gomes, 1997.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "The Last Are First," Michaela Bruzzese, "Our Long Walk to Freedom," 2009. (scroll down)
  - "In Confrontation," Robert Roth, "Integral Faith," 2006.
  - "Let Us See Again!" Michaela Bruzzese, "Sharper than a Sword," 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):
- "The True Universal Health Care," the Rev. Susan Sparks, Day1, 2010.
- Sermons that Work, Proper 25 (RCL), the Rev. Debbie Royals, ECUSA, 2009.
- "I Just Can't Imagine," the Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers, Day 1, 2006.
- "What Did You Expect?" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
- "Seeing the Light," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 25, 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)
- Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary 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, "Going against the Flow, Risky Discipleship," Proper 25, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 30, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 30, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Worship Resources, Proper 25B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- 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 25/Ordinary 30. 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 30, 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.
- Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "Cosmos, Cross, Clothes," Proper 25B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, (TEC BCP USA, ICEL) Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Sunday Prayer, Mompriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 30B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 30, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Mark 10:46-52, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 30 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.
- Mustard Seeds, "Going against the Flow, Risky Discipleship," Proper 25, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "An Inconvenient Truth," reflection by Robert Hodgson, Jr., eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "Mercy," Brenton Prigge, 10 11 11.7, New Hymn, 2006.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 25B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "I Will Extol the Lord, My God!" (Psalm 34), "When the Lord Brought Us Back to Zion" (Psalm 126), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22 set to Dix (77 77 77), Psalm 126 set to St George's Windsor (77 77 D).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 21, 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 30B, 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 30B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 30, 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):
- Gathering, Pentecost +21, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 30, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "I Want to See Jesus," 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)
- Mustard Seeds, "Going against the Flow, Risky Discipleship," Proper 25, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

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