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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.
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 listed at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:

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 Mark Throntveit, Paul S. Berge, Holly Hearon, Matt Skinner.
Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Lent 5C, Lent 5 RCIA, 2010: Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
"Something New," commentary by Kate Huey at SAMUEL, i.ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page.
Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 5, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
Preaching Helps (Lent 5C, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. (New GBOD worship resources site.)
Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Lent 5, 2010, Russell Pregeant, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
John Shearman's Lectionary, Lent 5C, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
Rumors, for March 21, 2010, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
Jesus Now, Lent 5C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
Text Studies, Lent 5, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
"Forgiveness and Tenderness," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.
Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
Lectionary Study, Lent 5C, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
SAMUEL, Lent 5C, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
Starters for Sunday, 21 March, 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.
"About Face," David P. Gushee, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
Sermon Brainwave, March 21, 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, 'Sweet Smell of Devotion' Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010. 11th Hour Preacher's Party.
"Passionate Love," Lent 5C, guest essay by Mary Graves, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 essay by Dan Clendenin.
Sermon Starters for Lent, Magrey R. deVega, The Circuit Rider, 2010.
"Jesus and the Women," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
Daily Reflection, Lent 5, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
Lent 5C, Laura Norvell, grounded & rooted in love, 2010.
"The Spiritual Practice of Extravagance," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
"Compassion / Ci," reflection on Chinese calligraphy for Lent by Rev. Elyn MacInnis in Shanghai, China. ECUSA Anglican and Global Relations.
"Love in the Face of Death," Kharma Amos, Greg Carey, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
First Look: John 12:1-8, Lee Koontz, reflectious, 2010.
Press On, Rev. Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
This Sunday's Readings, Lent 5C, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2010.
"Giving: Obligation or Love?" Heidi Jakoby, by the way, 2010.
"There's no soul in safety, only shadows," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Lent 5C, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.

The Christian Century:

"Heaven Scent," Beth Sanders, 2007.
"On the Wild Side," Craig Barnes, 2004.
"Gospel Sound Track," Thomas G. Long, 2001.

Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:

"Investing in Life," Walter Brueggemann, "Lent Is 'Come to Jesus' Time," 2010.
"Holy Habitation," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "The Shelter of God," 2007.
"The Path to Resurrection," Michaela Bruzzese, "Losing Our Grip," 2004.
"Become Mary," Michaela Bruzzese, "Practicing Resurrection," 2001.

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):

"The Prophet Mary," the Rev. Barbara Brown Taylor, Day 1, 2010.
"Investing in Life," Walter Brueggemann, "Lent Is 'Come to Jesus' Time," 2010.
Sample Sermon on John 12:1-8, Kate Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2010. (scroll down)
Sermons that Work, Lent 5C, the Rev. Angela V. Askew, ECUSA, 2010.
"Oh, the Things That Happen at Bethany!" the Rev. Lawrence J. Clark, Day 1, 2007.
Selected Sermon, Lent 5C (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. J. Barry Vaughn, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
"'Sin No More!'" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
"The Public Defender," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.

Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:

"Something New," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, i.UCC.org, 2010.
Lectionary Notes, Lent 5, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
"Being Vulnerable," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
"Smells Like Frankincense," ELCA Faith Lens, 2010.
"Play On!" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sports," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008.
Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Lent, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
"Play On!" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sports," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (Philippians 3)
"Finding a Grown-Up Faith: five Steps to a Faith that Works," A Small Group Study Series for Lent, Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Metropolitan Community Churches.
Proclaiming Faith, Lent 5, 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 Lenten Resources page.

Lent and Easter links at Rev. Richard J. Fairchild's A Holy Easter.

Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):

Worship Planning Helps (Lent 5, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. (New GBOD worship resources site.)
Gathering, Lent 5C, 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, Lent 5C, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
Mustard Seeds, "What Really Matters / Looking to the Future," Lent 5C, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
Worship Resources, March, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
"Wild Fragrance: Advance Our Call to Social Justice and Action," Where the Wild One Leads, Lent, 2007. Metropolitan Community Churches.

Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 5C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Liturgies Online, Lent 5, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.

Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 5, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.

Worship Resources, Lent 5C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.

"'Neither Do I Condemn You,'" The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2010.

Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 5C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

"Throw No Stones / Look First into Your Own Heart," Liturgy Alive, Lent 5C, 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.
Lector's Notes, Lent 5, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
Prayers of the People, Year C - Lent 5. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
Worship Resources, Lent 5, John Paarlberg, Reformed Church in America.
"Liturgy: prayer reflection 1", "Liturgy: prayer reflection 2," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
Liturgy for the 1st Sunday in Lent, Christian Prayers and Resources inspired by the Celtic Christian Church.
Offertory Prayers for March, 2010, David S. Bell.
Starters for Sunday, 21 March, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
A Prayer for Lent 5, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer, 2010.
Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 5C, Lent 5C, RCIA, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
"Restoring Fortune!" Service Prayers for 5 Lent, UCC, Worship Ways. (pdf)
21st Century Worship Resources, Lent 5C, the Rev. Dr. Kwasi I. Kena, UMC GBOD. (New GBOD worship resources site.)
"The Bell," 21st Century Worship Resources, Lent 5C, Carlene Lenore, UMC GBOD. (New GBOD worship resources site.)
"Extravagance and Intimacy," meditation prompts and prayers, Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2010.
Sunday Prayer, 5th Sunday of Lent, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.

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, Lent 5. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
Clip Art, Lent 5C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
Clip Art Images: John 12:1-8, John 12:1-8 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
Commercial Site: The Work of the People - Psalm 119 - Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
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.
CHURCH PowerPoint, Lent 5, 2010. Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
Mustard Seeds, "What Really Matters / Looking to the Future," Lent 5C, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
"Being Vulnerable," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.

Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):

SAMUEL, Lent 5C, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
"Influencing God?" reflection by Rev K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Lent 6, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.

Hymns and Music:

Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "When Mary Poured a Rich Perfume," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gilette, based on John 12:1-9, tune: ELLACOMBE CMD. Bread for the World.
- "Reap Joy," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 5C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
Psalm Settings:
- "When the Lord Brought Us Back to Zion" (Psalm 126), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 126 set to St George's Windsor (77 77 D) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 5C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Lent 5C, 2010, United Methodist Church GBOD. (pdf)
- 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 Lent 5.
- The Billabong, Lent 5, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship, Volume Two: Lent-Easter. Sibelius and .pdf files of traditional hymns, with chord symbols for singers/keyboardists/guitarists. United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
- Choral Anthem Project, Lent 5C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Lectionary Hymns, Lent 5C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Lent 5C, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- Gathering, Lent 5C, 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, 21 March, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 5C, Lent 5C, RCIA, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
- Together to Celebrate, Lent 5, 2010, 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):

Gathering, Lent 5C, 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, Lent, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
Ideas and Talks for Lent, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 5C, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
Proclaiming Faith, Lent 5, 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)

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.