Nativity of John the Baptist /
St John the Baptist
June 24
With thanks to page sponsor Viv Randles
Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:
Isaiah 49:1-6
Episcopal reading:
Isaiah 40:1-11
Lutheran Reading:
Malachi 3:1-4
Psalm 139
Episcopal reading:
Psalm 85
Lutheran Reading:
Psalm 141
Acts 13:22-26
Episcopal reading:
Acts 13:14b-26
Lutheran Reading:
Acts 13:13-26
Luke 1:57-66, 80
Episcopal reading:
Luke 1:57-80
Lutheran Reading:
Luke 1:57-67, [68-80]
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass (1998 USA Edition). At Felix Just S.J.'s The Roman Catholic Lectionary For Mass - a site featuring comprehensive tables of editions of the Roman Catholic Lectionary.
- Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary.
- Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- "Determining the Significance of a Prophet," the Rev. Armand Larive, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Feast of John the Baptist, Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily, 2010.
- Feast of John the Baptist, Barbara Crafton, The Geranium Farm, 2009.
- Proclaiming Faith, Nativity of St John the Baptist - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Birth of John the Baptist, from a sermon by St. Augustine. The Crossroads Initiative.
- "Homelife," sermon by Rev. Paul Howden, St. Luke's Church, Reformed Episcopal, 2003.
- The Nativity of St John the Baptist, sermon by Father Robert M. Arida, Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, 2003.
- "On the Nativity of the Holy Forerunner John the Baptist," sermon, Orthodox England on the 'net.
- Information and Special Day Resources:
- The Birth of John the Baptist, James Kiefer, Episcopal Lectionary site.
- Midsummer Day - The Nativity of John the Baptist, June 24th, Chambers' Book of Days.
- "Saints for Our Times: John the Baptist, a Well-Recognized Saint," Mary Lou Gibson, Catholic Spirit, June, 2007.
- 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):
- Liturgy Alive, Birth of John the Baptist, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, The Natiity of John the Baptist, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Lector's Notes, Birth of John the Baptist, 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.
- The Nativity of St John the Baptist, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Hermanoleon Clipart, John the Baptist. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Luke 1:57-66, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
- Hymns and Music:
- Lectionary Hymns, Nativity of St John the Baptist, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, The Natiity of John the Baptist, 2012. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- For Children:
- Proclaiming Faith, Nativity of St John the Baptist - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Birth of John the Baptist, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.
