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:
  - Ruth
- 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 26, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Jesus Now, Proper 26B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- "Immigration," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
- Rumors, for November 1, 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 26, 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.
- "Gathered for God," Elcindor Johnson, Deborah A. Appler, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
- "Amo Ergo Sum: I Love, therefore I Am," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2006.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
- The Christian Century:
  - "Another Commandment," Maria Teresa Palmer, 2006.
  - "Saints and Sinners," Mary W. Anderson, 2003.
  - "Extra Credit," Robin R. Meyers, 2000.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "Come Out," Michaela Bruzzese, "Our Redemption Draws Near," 2009.
  - "Seeing Relationships," Robert Roth, "Power of Imagination," 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):
- "Back to Basics," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 26, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Ruth: Resident Alien with a Face," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Immigration," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008.
- "Who's Hungry and Who Cares?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 146)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Propers 23-29, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
- 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, "Choosing to Love," Proper 26, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Immigration," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2006.
- Worship Resources, Proper 26B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 31, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 22, 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 26/Ordinary 31. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 31, 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, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
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.
- Clip Art Images: Mark 12:28-34, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 31 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.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 22, 2009. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- Mustard Seeds, "Choosing to Love," Proper 26, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "Complex Questions - Simple Answers," reflection by Rev. K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - Abraham Journeyed to a New Country, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, BUNESSAN 5.5.5.4 D (?Morning Has Broken?), A hymn for the church?s ministry with immigrants.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 26B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord My Soul!" (Psalm 146), Psalm 119, lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 146 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86), Psalm 119:1-8 set to He Leadeth me (LMD).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 22, 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.")
  - 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 31B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 31, 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, "Choosing to Love," Proper 26, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Propers 23-29, Year B, The Episcopal Church.
- "The Most Important Part," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- "What You See, What God Sees," 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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