Easter 2C
April 31, 2013
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
Acts 5:27-32
Roman
Catholic reading: Acts 5:12-16
Psalm 118:14-29
or Psalm 150
Roman Catholic
reading: Psalm 118:2-24
Revelation 1:4-8
Roman
Catholic reading: Revelation
1:9-11, 12-13, 17-19
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
- Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
- Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
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- 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:
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by James Boyce, Kathryn Schifferdecker, Walter F. Taylor, Jr., Frank L. Crouch.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Easter 2, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "Resurrection Witness," commentary by Kate Huey at SAMUEL, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page.
- Preaching Helps (Easter 2, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Easter 2, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Rumors, for April 11, 2010, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor." (Final edition.)
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- Text Studies, Easter 2, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- "Octave of Easter" / Low Sunday, Wikipedia.
- "Low Sunday," The Catholic Encyclopedia, New Advent.
- "Low Sunday," Ronald Knox, The Epistles and the Gospel.
- Starters for Sunday, 11 April, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- 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:
- Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- "Scars," James Harnish, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
- Sermon Brainwave, April 11, 2010. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, The Sunday After, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th hour preacher party.
- "It's Not about Thomas," David Lose, WorkingPreacher.org.
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- 2 Easter, Ann Fontaine, What the Tide Brings In, 2010.
- "Speaking Out," Mark Ryan, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "Seeing is Believing," Melissa Band Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- "The Importance of Being Uncertain," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
- "We Are Witnesses," Paul Bellan-Boyer, City Called Heaven, 2010.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
- This Sunday's Readings, Easter 2, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
- "Being Loved and Being Out," Angela Bauer-Levesque, Alma Crawford, Tat-Siong Benny Liew, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "Sent for Peace: Holocaust Memorial Day," Easter 2C, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 reflection.
- Daily Reflection, Easter 2C, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
- Concerning Fear, Doubt and Belief, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
- "Thomas Sunday," Fr. Rick Morley, A Garden Path, 2010.
- "Strange Land," Larry Patten, And Yet, 2010.
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- The Christian Century:
- "Never-Ending Story," Sarah Dylan Breuer, 2007.
- "Crying Shame," M. Craig Barnes, 2004.
- "Fanning the Flames," Heidi A. Peterson, 2001.
- "Those Who Have Not Seen," James C. Somerville, 1998.
- "Mediated through Flesh," Margaret Guenther, 1995.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "A Peace Process," Walter Brueggemann, "The Power of Suffering Love," 2010.
- "The Challenge of the Church," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "The Shelter of God," 2007.
- "Do Not Doubt," Michaela Bruzzese, "Losing Our Grip," 2004.
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"'So I Send You,'" Michaela
Bruzzese, "Practicing Resurrection," 2001.
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- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- "Trust Jesus and Elvis," the Rev. Susan Sparks, Day 1, 2010.
- Sample Sermon, Kate Huey, UCC's SAMUEL.
- Sermons that Work, the Rev. Scott Baker, ECUSA, 2010.
- "Show Me!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
- "The Apostle from Missouri," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Resurrection Witness," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2010.
- Lectionary Notes, Easter 2, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Praise 101," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- "Singing with the Psalter," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Psalm 30)
- "The Beloved Disciple," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Friendship," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (John 20)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Easter Season, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
- "The Art of Final Judgment," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Revelation 1)
- Proclaiming Faith, Easter 2, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- 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
- Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
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- Worship Planning Helps (Easter 2, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Worship Resources, April, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
- Gathering, Easter 2C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Easter 2C, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 2C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship Resources, Easter 2C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
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- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, Easter 2, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
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- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
- Lector's Notes, Easter 2, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Prayers of the People, Year C - Easter 2. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Offertory Prayers, David S. Bell, UMC GBOD.
- Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
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- A Prayer for Easter 2, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
- Starters for Sunday, 11 April, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Easter 2C 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, the Rev. Dr. Safiyah Fosua, UMC GBOD.
- "Signs of Power," service prayers for Easter 2, UCC Worship Ways, 2010. (.rtf)
- "Divine Wound," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
- Prayer for Easter 2, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
- Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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- HermanoLeón Clipart, Easter 2. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
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- 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.
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- CHURCH PowerPoint, Easter 2, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- "Praise 101," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- Commercial Site: "Doubting Thomas," visual liturgy, The Work of the People.
- Jesus' appearance to the disciples and to Thomas, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
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- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
- SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Easter 2, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
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"Witnessing to our Faith," reflection by
Paul Bellan-Boyer,
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- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
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- "Give your Thanks to God," (Psalm 118), "Great Is Our Lord God," (Psalm 150), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 118:14-29 set to Maryton (LM), Psalm 150 set to Dix (77 77 77), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 2C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Easter 2, 2010, United Methodist Church GBOD. (pdf)
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts. Direct link to Easter 2.
- The Billabong, Easter 2, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
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- Sing for Joy, Easter, 2C, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, Easter 2C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Starters for Sunday, 11 April, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Easter 2C 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Together to Celebrate, Easter 2, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Gathering, Easter 2C, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children, Easter Season, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
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- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Easter 2. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
- Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
