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Lent 5C
March 17, 2013

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Isaiah 43:16-21

Psalm 126 or Psalm 119:9-16
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 126:1-6

Philippians 3:4b-14
Roman Catholic reading: Philippians 3:8-14

John 12:1-8
Roman Catholic reading: John 8:1-11

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:
    • Mary and Martha
    • Woman Anoints Jesus
    • Christ and the Adulterous Woman
  • Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
    • New Life/Rebirth
    • Sacrifice/Sacrificial Death
    • Crucifixion
    • Redemption
    • Forgiveness/Reconciliation
    • Generosity
    • Greed
    • Clean/Unclean
• 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.
  • Isaiah 43:16-21
  • Psalm 126 / Psalm 119
  • Philippians 3:4b-14
  • John 12:1-8
• 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.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS

• Christmas Eve/Day Dec 24/25
• St Stephen Dec 26
• St John Dec 27
• Holy Innocents/Martyrs Dec 28
• Christmas 1 - Jan 1
• Name of Jesus/Mary January 1
• New Year Jan 1 2012
• Epiphany Jan 6
• Baptism of Jesus - Jan 8
• Epiphany 2 - Jan 15
• MLK, Jr - Jan 15
• Prayer for Christian Unity - Jan 18-25
• Confession of Peter - Jan 18
• Epiphany 3 - Jan 22
• Conversion of Paul - Jan 25
• Epiphany 4 - Jan 29
• Presentation - Feb 2
• Epiphany 5 - Feb 5
• Epiphany 6 - Feb 12
• Transfiguration - Last Epiphany - Feb 19
• Epiphany 7 - Feb 19
• Ash Wednesday - Feb 22
• St Mathias - Feb 24
• Lent 1 - Feb 26
• Lent 2 - Mar 4
• Lent 3 - Mar 11
• Lent 4 - Mar 18
• St. Joseph - Mar 19
• Lent 5 - Mar 25
• Annunciation - Mar 25
• Palm Sunday - April 1
• Passion Sunday - April 1
• Holy Monday - April 2
• Holy Tuesday - April 3
• Holy Wednesday - April 4
• Holy Maundy Thursday - April 5
• Good Friday - April 6
• Holy Saturday - April 7
• Easter Vigil - April 7-8
• Easter Day - April 8
• Easter Evening - April 8

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF TERRORISM/WAR/PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

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