Palm Sunday C

Liturgy of the Palms C
March 24, 2013
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Image: Detail of the Tomb Effigy
of Elizabeth Boott Duveneck Frank Duveneck
(1848–1919) Date: 1891, cast 1927.
Photo by Rick Morley.

Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 24 or Psalm 47

Luke 19:28-40 or John 12:12-16
Roman Catholic reading: Luke 19:28-40
Episcopal reading (RCL): Luke 19:28-40

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- 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:
  - Entry Into Jerusalem
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Palm Sunday
Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Preaching This Week commentary, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2013.
- Preaching Helps. Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- SAMUEL, "Into Jerusalem," UCC, 2013.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Palms or Passion, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013.
- Commentary, Cultural Resource, Worship Resource, Palm Sunday, African American Lectionary, 2013.
- "Orchestrating Events," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
- The Lectionary Lab, Palm/Passion Sunday, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
- Sermon Nuggets, Lindy Black, 2013.
- Celebration, Desotation, and Healing, Palm/Passion Sunday, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
- Exegesis, commentary, preaching suggestions, and illustrations based on Isaiah 50:4-9a — Philippians 2:5-11 — Luke 22:14--23:56 by Jerry L. Schmalenberger from SermonSuite.
- Ministry Matters, March 24, 2013.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Palms/Passion C, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Lectionary Commentary, Worship Resource, Cultural Resource, The African American Lectionary, 2010.
- Rumors, for March 28, 2010, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Jesus Now, Palm Sunday. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- "The History of Palm Sunday," Abbot Gueranger O.S.B.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2013.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2013.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2013.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2013.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2013.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2013.
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.Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Psalm 118
- Luke 19:28-40 / John 12:12-16
Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Sermon Brainwave, Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2013.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2013.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2013.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2013.
- "A More Important Question," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2013.
- Rewriting the Palm Sunday Story: Reflections on Luke 19:28-40, Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
- "Enough - A Reflection on Psalm Sunday," Rick Morley, 2013.
- "Rewriting the Angels Song," Amy Allen, Political Theology
- Care for Creation Reflections, Robert Saler, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
- "Living the Story," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- "If Anyone Asks," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2013.
- "A Triumphal Blog," Neil Chappel, a weird thing, 2013.
- "WWFS - What Would Francis Say?" Rev. Anne S. Howard, A Word in Time, The Beatitudes Society, 2013.
- "Can You Hear the Stones?" Beth Scibienski, A Thousand Words of Inspiration, 2013.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- Palm Sunday Procession: 1981, Robert Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2013.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
- "The Sun-Scorched Path," Larry Patten, 2013.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2013.
- Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2013.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2013.
- "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2013.
- HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2013.
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2013.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2013.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2013.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2013.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2013.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2013.
- The Hardest Question, 2013.
- Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Robert Cornwall, 2013.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2013.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2013.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2013
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2013.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2013.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2013.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2013.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2013.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2013.
- "Palms and Passion: The Work of Holy Week," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
- "The Spiritual Practice of Preparation," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- Palm/Passion Sunday, Laura and Matt Norvell, grounded & rooted in love, 2010.
- "Palming off the Donkey King," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "What's the Price of Faithfulness?" Christine Smith, Randall Bailey, Warren Carter, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
- "He's Subverting Our Nation!" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2007.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Palm/Passion Sunday, 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.
- The Christian Century:
  - "It's in the Details," Craig Barnes, 2004.
  - "Season's Greetings," Thomas G. Long, 2001.
  - "What Do the Palms Say?" Byron L. Rohrig, 1988.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- The Things that Make for Peace, Fredrick Buechner, Fredrick Buechner Institute.
- King for a Day, William Self, Day 1, 2013.
- "'Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do,'" the Rev. Dr. Joseph S. Pagano, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, March 24, 2013.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2013.
- Domingo de Palmas (C), por el Rvdo. Gonzalo Antonio Rendon-Ospina, Sermones que Iluminan, 2013.
- "Holy Week: Then and Now," Bishop B. Michael Watson, Day 1, 2010.
- Palm/Passion Sunday Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Bible Study, Palm Sunday, 2013, Ben Garren, Bexley Hall, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- 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 and Images on The Text This Week's Lenten Resources page.
Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
- Worship Planning Helps: Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2013.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
- Commentary, Cultural Resource, Worship Resource, Palm Sunday, African American Lectionary, 2013.
- Mustard Seeds, "In and Out of Season," Palm Sunday, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Palm/Passion Sunday, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- Ministry Matters, March 24, 2013.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- "Living the Story," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Palm/Passion Sunday C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Palm/Passion Sunday service outline, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Liturgy for Palm/Passion Sunday, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Liturgies Online, Palm/Passion Sunday, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Palm/Passion Sunday worship, procession, Eucharist. Lisa Frenz. Scroll down to Holy Week index.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Palm/Passion Sunday, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 6, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- Palm Sunday liturgy from The Church of England in An Anglican Liturgical Library.
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 - Palms/Passion. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Lector's Notes, Palm/Passion Sunday, 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.
- "my heart is desolate," meditation prompts and prayers, Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2010.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- Offertory Prayers, UMC GBOD, 2013.
- "Service Prayers for Palm/Passion Sunday," Worship Ways, UCC, 2013.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, Palm Sunday C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- Call to Worship, Mary-Jane Konings, 2013.
- "The Worship Closet," Amy Loving, 2013.
- Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2013.
- Prayers of the People for Palm Sunday, Rick Morley, 2013.
- "The Things That Make for Peace," Dan Schifeling, Worshipcalls, 2013.
- Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
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, Palm Sunday / Passion. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Palm Sunday, 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.
- Mustard Seeds, "In and Out of Season," Palm Sunday, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- "Inevitable Praise," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "Holy Thanksgiving Day Parade," reflection by Rev K. Jason Coker, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "One Day as Jesus Reached a Town," Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: FOREST GREEN 8.6.8.6 D ("How Beautiful the March of Days"). A new Palm Sunday hymn lifts up Jesus’ way of peace and was for The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2013 and available with the music.
  - "Lord, What A Parade!" Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: LYONS 10.10.11.11 "O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!"). A new Palm Sunday hymn calls for the church to follow Jesus with more than singing Hosannas and was for Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011 and available with the music.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Give your Thanks to God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 set to He Leadeth Me (LMD), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2013.
  - Lectionary Hymns, UMC GBOD, 2013.
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Palm Sunday, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
  - The Billabong, Lent 5, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  - 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.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Passion (Palm) C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Passion (Palm) C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2013.
  - Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
  - Together to Celebrate, Palm Sunday 2013, 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):
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," March 24, 2013, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Isaiah 50:4-9a and One by Kathryn Otoshi, Philippians 2:5-11 and A Little Peace of Me by Madeline Lippey, Luke 22:14-23:56 and Grandma's Purple Flowers by Adjoa J. Burrowes or Mama by Eleanor Schick, Luke 19:28-40 and Glory by Nancy While Carlstrom.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Little People, Big Word, D. Ditmer, 2013.
- "Living the Story," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- "There's a Prayer for That: The Lord Needs It," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2013. (Terms of Use)
- Ministry Matters, March 24, 2013.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top 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.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom 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)
- Mustard Seeds, "In Season and Out," Palm Sunday, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.