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Easter 3A
April 30, 2017
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:

Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 2:14, 22-28

Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
Roman Catholic reading: Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11
Episcopal RCL reading: Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17

1 Peter 1:17-23
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Luke 24:13-35

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: Traditional BCP - RCL.
  • 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.
  • Lutheran lectionary calendar, Year A, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year A.
  • 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:
    • Resurrection
    • Emmaus
  • The Walk to Emmaus story is well told in the beautiful Claymation film about Jesus The Miracle Maker. Scenes from this delightful DVD could be used to launch a children’s sermon or for enhancing a family Bible study. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Emmaus Road
    • Eucharist/Feeding
    • Resurrection
    • Seeing/Not Seeing
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • 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 at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español) Will post early in the week.
  • "Breaking Bread/Companions on the Road,", Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, May 4, 2014.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2014"
  • Let's Go for a Walk," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab,, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary, Heather Lear, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast. 2011.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Easter 3A). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Easter 3, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
  • Jesus Now, Easter 3. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Easter 3, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2014.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: homiletical helps from Concordia Journal and audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2014.
• 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).
  • Acts 2:14-41
  • Psalm 116
  • 1 Peter 1:17-23
  • Luke 24:13-35
• 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, and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2014.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2017.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2017. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2017.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2017.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2017.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2017
  • LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2017.
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2017.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2017.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2017.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2017.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2017.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2017.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2017
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2017.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2017.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2017.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2017
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2017.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2017.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2017.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2017.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2017.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2017.
  • "Broken before Burning," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2014.
  • The Moonshine Jesus Show, lectionary-cast by David Henson and Mark Sandlin, 2014.
  • "Rearview Mirror Evangelism," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011. 2008..
  • "Emmaus: What Are You Focused On?" Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2014.
  • "What Do You Talk About?" Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2014.
  • "Road, Table, Road," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
  • "Jesus Just Keeps on Breakin' Through," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2014.
  • "Living in Reverent Fear," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2014.
  • "In Our Midst," David Sellery, 2014.
  • Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2014.
  • Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • "A Same Kind of Different," Brian Volck, Ekklesia Project, 2014.
  • "A Way Out of the Doldrums," Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2014.
  • "Beyond Belief," David Sellery, 2014.
  • "The Kitchen Maid of Emmaus," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014.
  • "Home to Emmaus," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2014.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • "Were Not Our Hearts Burning" Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "Stay with Us," Anne Howard, The Beatitudes Society, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Leah Schade, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • "Walking through Life," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2014.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2014.
  • Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2014.
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2014.
  • "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2014.
  • HuffPost Religion, religion news and contemporary news in religious perspective. Always worth a read...
  • Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2014.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2014.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2014.
  • Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2014.
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2014.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2014.
  • The Hardest Question, 2014.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2014.
  • 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. 2014
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2014.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2014.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2014.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2014.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2014.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
  • Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
  • "A Risen Jesus? It's a no brainer!" Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • "The Road To Emmaus," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • "Our Road to Emmaus," David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, Easter 3, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • "Sharing Gratitude," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Joy for the Journey: Reflections on the Walk to Emmaus,", Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Easter 3A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, Known, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • A seat in the Abbey or a place in the crowd, Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
  • What the Tide Brings In, Easter 3, 2011, Ann Fontaine.
  • "What's Goin' on?" Jenny Williams, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
  • Addressing 'Past Tense Hope' Syndrome, Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, The Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • "Hearts on Fire," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2011.
  • "Its Not Just about The Food," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • Grounded and Rooted in Love, Easter 3A, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2011.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Easter 3, 2005. 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, 2008
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year A. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Ministry Matters,.
  • "New Pathways," Brandon Harris, Day 1, 2014.
  • "Recalling the Resurrected Jesus," the Rev. Ken Kesselus, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • "Giving Thanks," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • Breaking Open, the Rev. Lee Hull Moses, Day 1, 2011.
  • "Gaining Recognition," the Rev. Dr. Donovan Drake, Day 1, 2008.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • The Lectionary Lab,, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2014. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
  • "Go Ahead and Die, Already," Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Race and the Death Penalty.
  • "Breaking Bread, Companions on the Road," Weekly Seeds, 2014
  • "Lead by Love," Faith Element, 2014.
  • Bible Study, Easter 3, 2014, Susan Butterworth, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 3 Pascua (A) por Susan Butterworth, Sermones que Iluminan, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Ties that Bind: Sharing a Common Rule of Life," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Monasticism Old and New," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (1 Peter 1:13-23)
  • "A Moment of Recognition," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
  • "The Eighth Day," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002.
• 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

• Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Easter 3): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Mustard Seeds, "On the Road Again," Easter 3, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Life in Liturgy, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, May 4, 2014.
  • Evangelectionary, Heather Lear, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
  • "Rearview Mirror Evangelism," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011. 2008..
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014."Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2014.
  • Worship resources for Easter 3 based on Luke 24:13-35 by Wayne H. Keller from SermonSuite
  • Worship Resources, Easter 3A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 3A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Easter 3, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada
  • Easter Season Liturgy, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Easter, 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.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Easter 3, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Lector's Notes, Easter 3, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Prayer of the People, Easter 3, Theresa Coleman, reverend mommy's random thoughts.
  • Creative Closing, Easter 3, George Hartwell, at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", NZPB reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. NZ lectionary. Common Worship CofE.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 (Easter 3), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Easter 3A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Easter 3A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Worship Resources, Easter 3, 2011, Anna's Hosannas.
  • Prayer for Easter 3A, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
  • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • "Were Not Our Hearts Burning" Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • 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 & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • HermanoLeón Clipart, Easter 3. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Easter 3, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 24:13-35, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Easter 3 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.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
  • Mustard Seeds, "On the Road Again," Easter 3, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Activity Book," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • "Go Ahead and Die, Already," Stephanie Buckhanon Crowder, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2014. Video: Race and the Death Penalty.
  • "Lead by Love," Faith Element, 2014.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Emmaus-Bound on Easter Day,” original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2009. Tune: O WALY WALY 8.8.8.8 (“Though I May Speak”).
    • "Did Our Hearts Not Burn," Susan King Forbes, tune: Nettleton or Erie.
    • "Emmaus Road," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "You Have Made Me Free," sung call and response, Psalm 116, Anna's Hosannas.
    • "You Were There!" (Psalm 116), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 set to Amazing Grace (CM 86 86), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 3A, 2014, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2014.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Easter 3A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Easter 3A, Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Easter 3, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • The Billabong, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
    • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, Easter, 3, 2014, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Easter 3. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Worshiping with Children, Easter 3A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," May 4, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2014. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • "Rearview Mirror Evangelism," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011. 2008..
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2014.
  • "The First Church Potluck?" Fran Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2014.
  • "Activity Book," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
    
  • Faith Formation Journeys, Children's Sermon Easter 3A, 2011.
  • "What the Heart Knows" Children's Lesson for Third Sunday in Easter (May 8, 2011), from Anna's Hosannas.
• 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.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• NARRATIVE LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Year C
• Maundy Thurs Apr 14
• Good Friday Apr 15
• Easter Day Apr 17
• Easter 2 Apr 24
• Easter 3 May 1
• Easter 4 May 8
• Easter 5 May 15
• Easter 6 May 22
• Ascension May 26
• Easter 7 May 29
• Pentecost June 5
  

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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