Acts 16:9-15
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29

Psalm 67
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 67:2-8

Revelation 21:10, 22 - 22:5
Roman Catholic reading: Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23

John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9
Roman Catholic reading: John 14:23-29
United Methodist reading: John 14:23-29

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • 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.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Healing
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Peace
    • Healing
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook
  • WorkingPreacher.org, commentaries, podcast, app, Luther Seminary, 2019.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2019.
  • Process & Faith, David Smith, 2019.
  • Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2019.
  • "The Power of Listening," Kathryn M. Matthews, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2019.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2019.
  • "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
  • "Stealth Insight and a Special Place," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Easter 6, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 6, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Easter 6C. 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.)
• 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. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Acts 16:9-15
  • Psalm 67
  • Revelation 21:10, 22 - 22:5
  • John 14:23-29 / John 5:1-9
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2019.
  • "The Question that Hurts," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2019 (John 5).
  • Living by the Word, Aisha Brooks-Lytle, The Christian Century, 2019. (John 5)
  • "Keep My Words," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2019. (John 14)
  • "Purple, (but not Lent)," RevGal Blog Pals, discussion and commentary, 2019. Don't miss the 11th Hour Preacher Party on Saturday!
  • "Sabbath Healing," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2019. (John 5)
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2019.
  • "God's Own Pocket," LeAnn Blackert, Wild Lectionary, Radical Discipleship, 2019.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2019.
  • "Building Bridges with Difference," SermonStories.com, 2019.
  • "Come on Over," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2019.
  • "An Adequate Peace?" Lynn Miller, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources (John 14)
  • "Seeing and Being Seen," Michael Ruffin, Next Sunday Resources Connections, 2019.
  • "Revolutionary Relationships," Thomas Parker, Ekklesia Project, 2019.
  • "Addressing Poverty When the System Fails," Fritz Wendt, Political Theology, 2019 (John 5).
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • "May Peace Be Upon You," Andrew Prior, 2019, text and podcast (John 14)
  • Wellsprings Podcast, A Journal of United Methodist Clergywomen, 2019.
  • First Reading, The Old Testament Reading Podcast, 2019.
  • "All Things New," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2019.
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2019.
  • Looking into the Lectionary, The Presbyterian Outlook, 2019. (The best way to get to this is to subscribe - free - from the link or from the front page.)
  • Your Cliche of the Week, 2019.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2019.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Commentary, 2019.
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • Stewardship of Life, 2019.
  • Church Health Daily Devotions, Butch Odom, 2019.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2019. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2019.
  • At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 2019.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2019.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2019.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2019
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2019.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2019.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2019
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2019.
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2019.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2019.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2019.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2019
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2019.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2019.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2019
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2019.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2019.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2019.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2019.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2019.
  • "Peace the World Cannot Give," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2016.
  • "Resurrection is Companionship," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • "A Complicated Healing," Leah Lyman Waldron, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • "Weird, Fantastic and Unbelievable," discussion and commentary at RevGalBlogPals, 2016.
  • "Don't Be Afraid," Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklesia Project, 2016.
  • "Peace and Fear," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2016.
  • "Seeking Wholeness in an Inherently Flawed System," Raj Nadella, ON Scripture, 2016, video, discussion.
  • "The Helper," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • The Politics of the Spirit's Presence, D. Mark Davis, Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • "The Trouble with Visions," Sharron R Blezzard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • A Provocation: Easter 6, Richard Swanson, provoking the gospel, 2016.
  • "Time to Get Going," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
  • Visions of What's Left to Come, Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2016.
  • "Crossing Boundaries," Sermon-Stories.com, 2016.
  • "Tyrian Purple," Lynn Miller, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • "On Macedonia and Being Open to God's Vision," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
  • "Lectionary Ruminations," John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
  • "Taking the Long View," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014.
  • "Commands and Promises," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
  • "When 'Homeland Security' Keeps Us from Encountering God," Matthew L. Skinner, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
  • "Cordera's Dilemma: A Sinkhole of Debt," Robert Hoch, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
  • "Home Alone?" Alyce M McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "'Better Than We Know To Ask,'" Easter 6, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010 reflection. 2007 reflection.
  • Jesus' Gift of Peace, Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • "Going and Coming," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2013.
  • "Our Place Redeemed," Kyle Childress, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "The New Belfast," Colin Gale, Political Theology, 2013.
  • "Did You Dream Tonight?" Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • "The Unbounded Man," Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2013.
  • "Easter Mothers," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
  • "Peace for Troubled Times," David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2010.
  • "The Times in Which We Live," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • "Advocating Motherhood," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • "Courage to be Whole," (John 5:1-9) Kyle Childress, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Are You Flying with Me, Jesus?" by Will Willimon.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.  Manuscript available!
  • "Do You Want to Be Made Whole?" by Dr. Derik Jones. A Sermon for Every Sunday: Video Sermons by America's best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Connect to Real Life, Connect to Jesus," Hardy Kim, Day1, 2019.
  • "The Courage of Easter People," Lindsay Popper, Day 1, 2016.
  • "Light," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
  • "The Grace of the City of God," Dr. Jan Love, Day 1, 2010.
  • "Finding Tomorrow Today," the Rev. Dr. Wiley Stephens, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "The Power of Listening," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • "Heaven Is Our Home," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Rev 21-22)
  • 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.
• Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2019.
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. (Terms of Use)
  • Mustard Seeds, "No Fear/About Face!" Easter 6, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Easter 6, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2016
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Easter 6C, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Ministry Matters, 2019.
  • "The Trouble with Visions," Sharron R Blezzard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 6C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 6, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
• 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.
  • Lector's Notes, Easter 6, 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: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (BCP - USA)
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 67, Easter 6C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Liturgy Link, 2019.
  • re: Worship, 2019.
  • Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2019.
  • Prayers of the People, Blessing/Benediction, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2016.
  • Prayers of the People, Maria Elkins, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2019.
• 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, Easter 6. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Easter 6C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: John 14:23-29, John 14:23-29 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • 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.
  • Jesus Heals on the Sabbath, Promise of the Holy Spirit, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • "Heart Light," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "O Christ, We Trust Your Promise," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2019. Tune 7.6.7.6 D.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Prayer," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
    • Psalm 67 set to Vicar (11 10 11 10) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 6, 2019, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2013.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
    • 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 6.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • The Billabong, Easter 6, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Easter 6C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. (Terms of Use)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, Easter 6, 2016, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Easter 6C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2016.
  • Storypath, Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2019.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2019.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2016.
  • "My Peace I Give To You," Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2016.
  • "The Trouble with Visions," Sharron R Blezzard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "Let Me Tell You Again..." On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Heart Light," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. (Terms of Use)
  • Ministry Matters
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2019.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles. 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)
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.