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: BCP - RCL.
Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Presentation/Circumcision of Jesus
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Prophets/Prophecy
  - Redemption
Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Presentation of the Lord, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- The Preacher's Study, Presentation of the Lord, Juan Oliver, Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2014.
- "The Eternal Now in his loving arms," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2014.
- 10 Minute Worship Blog, Presentation of the Lord, Dan Bollerud, 10 minute commuter mp3 worship, 2012.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Presentation, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Presentation, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Feast of the Presentation/Candlemas, Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2009.
- Sermon, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Presentation of Christ in the Temple, 2004.
- "The Lord in Our Midst," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.

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

The Text This Week's Epiphany Resources Page.
Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Lector's Notes, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- The Presentation of Our Lord / Candlemas, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", (Common Worship, CofE) Candlemas/Presentation, reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Presentation of the Lord, 2014. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Prayers of the People, Presentation, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2014.
- "The Eternal Now in his loving arms," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
Graphics and Bulletin Materials:
- Introductions to lectionary readings for readers, Proper 3A. Chris Haslam, Diocese of Montreal.
- Feast of the Presentation/Candlemas, Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009.
Hymns and Music:
- Lectionary Hymns, Presentation of the Lord, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- The Psalmistry: All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Candlemas/Presentation, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Presentation of the Lord, 2014. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
With Children:
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Presentation, 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.