The Annunciation of Our Lord
March 25
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources
Isaiah 7:10-14
Roman Catholic Reading: Psalm 40
Lutheran Reading: Psalm 45 or Psalm 40
Episcopal Reading: Psalm 40Roman Catholic Reading: Hebrews 10:4-10
Lutheran Reading: Hebrews 10:4-10
Episcopal Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10
Luke 1:26-38
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary.
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- 10 Minute Worship Blog, Annunciation, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 2012.
- "Gutsy Faith, Greater than the Angels," Rick Morley, 2011.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- The Annunciation, Ann Fontaine, What the Tide Brings In, 2009.
- "What Should We Say about Mary?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "What Should We Say about Mary?" Carole L. Baker. (Luke 1:26-45)
- 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.
- Sermons:
- La Anunciación del Señor, John J .Lynch, Sermones que Iluminan, 2015.
- "Mary's Easter Witness," Fredrica Harris Thompsett, Episcopal Divinity School.
- 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 and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Graphics and Bulletin Materials:
- Clip Art Images: Annunciation, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Annunciation Clip Art. Anglican Diocese of Dunedin, New Zealand.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Annunciation, 2012, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Annunciation, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- With Children:
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
