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:
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."
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.
- 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):
- Ordinary 6C, Rev. Richard Eslinger, The Pastoral Preaching Web Site, The Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2010.
- 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 That Work, 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 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.
- "The Great Reversal," reflection by John S. Kerr, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
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 That Work, 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.

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

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