Body and Blood of Christ A
May 22/25, 2008

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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:  

Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a

Psalm 147

1 Corinthians 10:16-17

John 6:51-58

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • 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.
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Body and Blood of Christ, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • "The Body and Blood of Christ," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
• Lists of recommended articles are available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
  • Deuteronomy 8:2-16
  • Psalm 147
  • 1 Corinthians 10:16-17
  • John 6:51-58
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • Daily Reflection, Body and Blood of Christ, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
  • Feast of Corpus Christi, Catholic Encyclopedia.
  • Corpus Christi, Wikipedia.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Most Holy Body and Blood (A), Rev. Richard Eslinger, Sponsored by the Athenaeum, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 2005.
  • "Remembering the Past, Processing to the Future," John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2002.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Proclaiming Faith, Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• 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:
  • "The Body & Blood of Christ," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Lector's Notes, Corpus Christi, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Body and Blood of Christ, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
• Graphics and Bulletin Materials (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Clip Art Images: Corpus Christi A, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Corpus Christi at 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.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Body and Blood of Christ, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Corpus Christi, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• 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.