Epiphany 6C
February 14, 2010 (Roman Catholic)
RCL see Transfiguration Sunday/Last Epiphany

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Jeremiah 17:5-10
Roman Catholic reading: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Psalm 1
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 1:1-6

1 Corinthians 15:12-20
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20

Luke 6:17-26
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 6:17, 20-26

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings 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.
  • 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 Listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Healing
    • Persecution/Martyrdom
    • Suffering Servant
    • Resurrection
    • Rebirth/New Life
• 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.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 6, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 6C, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Epiphany 6C, 2007). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, February 11, 2007, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • "The Poor in Our Midst," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 6C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Lectionary Study, Epiphany 6C, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2010.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Text Studies, Epiphany 6C, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Preaching Helps, Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, 2004. Currents in Theology and Mission.
  • "The Sermon on the Plain," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
• Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • Jeremiah 17:5-10
  • Psalm 1
  • 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
  • Luke 6:17-26
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2010.
  • "Blessed Are," Charles Allen, Helene Tallon Russell, Michael Miller, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT perspective)
  • "From Either-Or to Both-And," guest essay by Deborah Core. The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Epiphany 6, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 6, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2010.
  • Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2010.
  • Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, i.UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2010.
  • Homily Blog, Michael Hudson, 2010.
  • Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2010.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2010.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2010.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2010.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2010.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2010.
  • Common Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2010.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "Rest Assured," Kyle Childress, 2007.
    • "Shrubs and Scrubs," Phyllis Kersten, 2001.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "A Reformation of Love," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Walking toward Possibility," 2007.
    • "Body and Spirit," Michaela Bruzzese, "Living the Word," 2004.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year C. 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):
  • Selected Sermon, Epiphany 6 (RCL), by the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "Blessings and Curses," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "Weal or Woe," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "Be Blessed!" John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Imperatives of Discipleship, Daily Discipleship, Bible Study for adult discussions, 2010.
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 6, 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

• Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):

  • Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany 6, 2007): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Like a Tree/Choices," Epiphany 6C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "The Poor in Our Midst," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Liturgies Online, Epiphany 6C, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 6C, 2010, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 6C, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "Cry Now! - Laugh Later!!" The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
  • "Those Whom God Makes Happy / God Is with the Poor," Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 6C, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 6C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 6, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, 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 C - Epiphany 6. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 6C, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "Like Trees Planted by the Water," Litany of Thanksgiving for Racial Justice Sunday, Worship Ways, United Church of Christ, 2007.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Prayers of the People, Epiphany 6C, 2010, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 5C, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB.  Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (TEC BCP USA)
• 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, Sunday 6C. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Epiphany 6C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 6:17-26, Luke 6:17-26 #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.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year C index.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Like a Tree/Choices," Epiphany 6C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Listen Sisters, Listen Brothers!" hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Based on 1 Corinthians 15. Tune: BEACH SPRING.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 6C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • The Billabong, Epiphany 6C, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • 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 Epiphany 6.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 6C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 6C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Epiphany 6C, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 5C, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children / Older Children, Epiphany, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 6C, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 6, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
  • 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.