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Easter 7A
May 24, 2020
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources for each individual pericope:

Acts 1:6-14
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 1:12-14

Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 27:1-8
Episcopal RCL reading: Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36

1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Peter 4:13-16

John 17:1-11

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.
  • he 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:
    • Ascension
  • Jesus prays for the unity of the disciples, a theme that is also an important theme in sports films, but never was it as important as in the football film Remember the Titans. In 1971 at a new high school a black coach struggles to forge a winning team from white and black youth affected by three centuries of racism.
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Prayer
    • New Life/Rebirth
    • Ascension
    • Unity of Spirit/Purpose, Community
    • Interconnectedness
• 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)
  • "Glory and Giving That All May Be One," D. Mark Davis, rough translation and first thoughts, Left Behind and Loving It, 2014.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, 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. 2011.
  • SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2017.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Easter 7, Bruce G. Epperly, 2014, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Easter 7, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Preaching Helps (Easter 7A). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Easter 7, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • Text Studies, Easter 7, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Rumors, Easter 7, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • 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.
  • Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2014.
  • World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2014.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 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 1:6-14
  • Psalm 68
  • 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11
  • John 17:1-11
• 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.
  • RCL Lectionary Leanings, Up Up and Away? Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
  • Christian Suffering in a World of Suffering, David A. Sánchez, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks 2014. Video: Girls in Perill Around the World.
  • "A Long Look at Heaven," John C. Holbert, 2014.
  • The Moonshine Jesus Show, lectionary-cast by David Henson and Mark Sandlin, 2014.
  • "Eternity Lived," Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2014.
  • "Perspective," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2014.
  • "Fit to Love," Suzanne Guthrie, At The Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • "''All Mine Are Yours and Yours Are Mine,'" Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2014.
  • "A Word in Time," Anne Howard, The Beatitudes Society, 2014.
  • "Wrapped in Prayer," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • "A Missional Reading of the High Priestly Prayer," Tim Suttle, 2014.
  • "Exalted at the Right Hand of God," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2014. 2011.
  • "That We May Be One," Thomas Beam, 2014.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2014.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Dennis Ormseth, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2014.
  • "Into Glory," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2014.
  • Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 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.
  • "Left Behind for Good!" David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2011.
  • "Coming Home," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • "Do you really want One?" Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Easter 7A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • "Defenders of the Poor," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
  • "We Will Never Be without Him,", Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Going Up?" Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2011.
  • "God the King," Timothy Wayne Good, The Naked Alien, 2011.
  • "The Unlikely Power of Humility," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, The Stewardship of Life Institute, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing in the Leaving," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Beam me up, Scotty," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Easter 7. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • "Our Power Is Our Weakness," Louie Crew, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005
  • 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)
  • "Jesus didn't say, 'Beam me up," the Rev. Ben E. Helmer, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • 7 Pascua (A) – 2014, por El Rvdo Dr. Alvaao Araica, Sermones que Iluminan.
  • "Anxiety," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, June 1, 2014.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "You Can't Keep a Good Man Down," the Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler, Day 1, 2008.
  • "Footprints on the Earth," the Rev. Barbara K. Lundblad, Day 1, 2005.
• 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. 2011.
  • "Are You A Worrywart?" Faith Element, 2014.
  • Christian Suffering in a World of Suffering, David A. Sánchez, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks 2014.
  • Bible Study, Easter 7, 2014, Brian Pinter, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 7 Pascua (A) por Brian Pinter, Sermones que Iluminan, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings.
• 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 7): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Miriam's Tambourine Worship Resources, Memphis Theological School, 2011.
  • Ministry Matters, June 1, 2014.
  • Life In Liturgy, Easter 7A, 2014.
  • Worship resources for Easter 7 by Dallas A. Brauninger from SermonSuite.
  • Worship Resources, Easter 7, 2014 Mindi Welton-Mitchell, Rev-o-lution.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014."Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Mustard Seeds, "Power to Spare," Easter 7, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Wrapped in Prayer," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • Worship Resources, Easter 7A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise. Ascension.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 7/Christian Unity, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Ascension Sunday (Easter 7), Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 7A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2014.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada:
• Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
  • Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Easter 7, 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.
  • Lector's Notes, Easter 7, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Easter 7, CanticaNova Publications.
  • Outside the Box, Easter 7A, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • Liturgies and Worship Resources: Ascension, Year A, Sacredise.
  • "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Common Worship, CofE; BCP TEC USA)
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, (Easter 7), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Easter 7A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Easter 7A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • 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.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2017.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • "Fit to Love," Suzanne Guthrie, At The Edge of the Enclosure, 2014.
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2017.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2017
  • Engage Worship, 2017.
  • Prayers of the People, and Blessing, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2017.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, (Easter 7), Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Ascension. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Easter 7, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Easter 7 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.
  • Image of Sky, Sacredise.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Power to Spare," Easter 7, 2014. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Miriam's Tambourine Worship Resources, Memphis Theological School, 2011.
  • "Toy Phone," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com
  • Christian Suffering in a World of Suffering, David A. Sánchez, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks 2014. Video: Girls in Perill Around the World.
  • Jesus prays for the unity of the disciples, a theme that is also an important theme in sports films, but never was it as important as in the football film Remember the Titans. In 1971 at a new high school a black coach struggles to forge a winning team from white and black youth affected by three centuries of racism.
  • "Are You A Worrywart?" Faith Element, 2014.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Have Pity on Your Children, Lord," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • "The Lord Reigns," Barry Marshall, Sacredise.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 7A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Glory to God Who Reigns on High,"lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 set to Grosser Gott (78 78 77) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 7A, 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.
    • Word to Worship – Find Contemporary Worship Songs based on Scripture, RCL, Roman Catholic Lectionary, Narrative Lectionary, LCMS lectionaries, etc.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Easter 7A, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Easter 7A, 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.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, Easter 7, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • 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.
    • Sing for Joy,  Easter 7A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
• 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 7. 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 7A, 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," June 1, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • "Being Squirrely," Fran Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2014.
  • The Key of Life -- Children's sermon by Cynthia Cowen based on John 17:1-11 from SermonSuite.
  • "Wrapped in Prayer," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014.
  • "Toy Phone," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
  • Ministry Matters, June 1, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Worshiping with Children, Sunday after the Ascension, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
    
  • "Getting on the Same Page" Children's Lesson for Easter 7A, from Anna's Hosannas (June 5, 2011)
• 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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