Epiphany 7C
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Genesis 45:3-11,15
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23

Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 103:1-13

1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Luke 6:27-38

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.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Joseph
    • Resurrection of Christ
  • Movies Listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Grace/Mercy
    • Forgiveness/Reconciliation
    • Non-violence
    • Love
    • Resurrection
    • Rebirth/New Life
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 7C, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Lectionary Study, Epiphany 7C, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
  • Text Studies, Epiphany 7C, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
• Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • Genesis 45:3-15
  • Psalm 37
  • 1 Corinthians 15:35-50
  • Luke 6:27-38
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • "No Keeping Score," Phyllis Kersten, The Christian Century, 2001. Religion Online.
  • 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):
  • "A World without Enemies?" John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
  • "The Golden Rule," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 7 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• 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):

  • Liturgies Online, Epiphany 7C, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.

  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 7, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.

  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 7C, 2007. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.

  • "Love Even Your Enemies," Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 7C, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.

  • 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 7. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 7C, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
• 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.
  • Clip Art, Epiphany 7C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 6:27-38, Luke 6:27-38 #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.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • The Billabong, Epiphany 7C, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • 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 7.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Epiphany 7C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
• 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 7C, 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.
  • "Sharing His Love," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
• 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)
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.