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:
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- 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 Juliana Claassens, Ted A. Smith, Mark Throntveit, Susan Eastman, and Harry Langknecht.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 28, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper 28B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Rumors, for November 15, 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.)
- 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:
- The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- "Warning signs and grounds for hope," A. Katherine Grieb, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
- "Religious But Not Spiritual," Debra Dean Murphy, 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.
- "'You Must Be On Your Guard:' 10 Warning Signs that Religion Has Become Evil," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
- The Christian Century:
  - "Time's Up," Mary W. Anderson, 2003.
  - "In Praise of the First Coming," Robin R. Meyers, 2000.
  - "A Word of Encouragement," Peter J. Gomes, 1997.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "God's Treasure," Michaela Bruzzese, "Our Redemption Draws Near," 2009.
  - "Imagining Birth," 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):
- "Hannah Rose," James Forbes, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 1988.
- Sermons that Work, Proper 28 (RCL), the Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Pagano, ECUSA, 2009.
- "Traditional 'New Age' Theology," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
- "When the End Is Not the End," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Proper 28, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "The Church in the Company of Nomads," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Apocalyptic Vision" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Mark 13:1-27)
- "Faith and Infertility," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cloning," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (1 Samuel 1)
- "Revisioning Health," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Health," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Psalm 16)
- "Live Expectantly," Living in Christ, 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.
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:
- Worship Resources, Proper 28B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Mustard Seeds, "God can be trusted / The Challenge of our Times," Proper 28, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 33, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 33, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Pentecost 24, 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 28/Ordinary 33. 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 33, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "Nothing But Love," Proper 28B, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB, (2nd before Advent, C of E) Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Prayer for Proper 28B, Revabi, 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 33. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 33, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Mark 13:24-32, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 33 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, "God can be trusted / The Challenge of our Times," Proper 28, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- The Last Tick of the Big Clock, 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:
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Keep Me Safe, O God, I Pray," (Psalm 16), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 16 set to Finlandia (11 10 11 10 11 10) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 24, 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 33B, 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 32B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Lectionary 33, 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 33, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "God Makes It Right," "A Safe Place," 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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