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Epiphany 5A
February 6, 2011

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

Isaiah 58:1-9a, (9b-12)
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 58:7-10

Psalm 112:1-9, (10)
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9

1 Corinthians 2:1-12, (13-16)
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Matthew 5:13-20
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 5:13-16

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: 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.
Images and Movies:
- Movies 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):
- Textweek Blog and 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 commentary by Amy Oden, Nancy deClaissé-Walford, J.R. Daniel Kirk, and Emerson Powery, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 5, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 5, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- "Restoring Beauty," Kate Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2011.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany 5, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Preaching Helps (Epiphany 5). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Epiphany 5A, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Epiphany 5, 2011, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Sermon Nuggets, Epiphany 5, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Epiphany 5, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Starters for Sunday, 6 February, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2011.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2011.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
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).
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, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
- Coming in Weakness, Scott D. Anderson, Blogging toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2011.
- Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2011.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2011.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011.
- "Making Dreams a Reality: Celebrating Black History Month," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, Epiphany 5, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- Tangled Baskets and Hags, Fr. Rick Moley, a garden path, 2011.
- "Salt and Light," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2011.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing of Salt, Blessing of Light,," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "You Old Salty Sea Dog," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
- Be the Light, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- "Which Comes First," Larry Patten, 2011.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 2011.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 5, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. Sermon by Rev. Kathryn Ransdell, with PowerPoint.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology, 2011.
- Bloomingcactus, Todd Weir, 2011.
- Pilgrim Preaching, Mary Hinkle Shore, 2011.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2011.
- Blogging toward Sunday, Century Blog, 2011.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Dicese of Texas, 2011.
- Quadratos, Alexander J. Shaia, 2011.
- The Hardest Question, 2011.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts, 2011.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2011.
- Kairos-Milwaukee UCC Blog, Reflections on the RCL by Rev. Rick Skidmore, 2011.
- River of Life, Gordon Bannon, Ken Rookes, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2011.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Unfolding Light, Daily Reflections leading toward Sunday readings, Steve Garnaas-Holmes, 2011.
- Chmod, Lectionary Journal of Andy Gay, 2011.
- Daily Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains.
- Fishhooks for Preaching, Rick McCracken-Bennett, 2011.
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2011.
- Homily Blog, Michael Hudson, 2011.
- Church in the World, Steve Godfrey, 2011.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2011.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2011.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2011.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2011.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2011.
- Common Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2011.
- The Christian Century:
  - "Apostle at my Door," Mitchell Hay, 1999.
  - "You, Therefore, Must Be Perfect," Fred B. Craddock, 1990.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
  - "The Jesus Community," Walter Brueggemann, "What Does Our New Self Look Like?" 2011.
- 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)
- "How Much Sin Is Too Much?" William B. Kincaid, III, And Then Came the Angel: Gospel Sermons for Advent/Christmas Epiphany A, SermonStudio, 2011.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, Epiphany 5 (RCL), by the Rev.Ken Kesselus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- Christians Must Be A Light in the World, Martin Niemoller, Berlin, 1936.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Restoring Beauty, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2011.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- "With Ears to Hear," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sermon on the Mount," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008.
- "The Freedom of Obedience," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sermon on the Mount," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008.
- "St. Benedict in the City," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Cities and Towns," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006.
- "Is Economic Globalization Good News?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Global Wealth," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 5, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Bible Study - Ordinary Time 5 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
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:
- Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany 5): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Gathering, Epiphany 5, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010-2011. (Terms of Use)
- Worship Resources, February, 2011, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
- Ancient Ruins Rebuilt, Frank Ramirez, Lectionary Worship Aids, Epiphany 5A, SermonStudio, 2011.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Epiphany 5, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- LCA Worship Resources, Epiphany 5A, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Worship Resources, Epiphany 5A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Mustard Seeds, "Daring to Shine," Epiphany 5, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 5A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 5A, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Resources for Black History Month at Bass Mitchell's Special Days and Services site.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Resources for Valentines Day at Bass Mitchell's Special Days and Services site.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada
Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, Epiphany 5, 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, Ordinary 5, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Prayers of the People, Year A - Epiphany 5/OT5. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Creative Closing, Ordinary 5, George Hartwell, at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- "Inherit the Blessing," Service Prayers, 2011, Worship Ways, UCC.
- Starters for Sunday, 6 February, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Confession RCL, Epiphany 5, 2011, Bill Wessner.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Epiphany 5, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Epiphany 5, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- ""Let Your Light So Shine..." Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 112, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Lowell Grisham will not be posting Prayers of the People this Week.
- Sunday Prayer, Terri, RevGalBlogPals, 2011.
- Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
- 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, Sunday 5. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Ordinary 5, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 5:13-16, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 5 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.
- City on a Hill, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2011.
- Mustard Seeds, "Daring to Shine," Epiphany 5, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- The Painted Prayerbook, "Blessing of Salt, Blessing of Light,," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - “Up On a Mountaintop” Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: Slane 10.10.10.10 (“Be Thou My Vision”) This hymn is part of "The Sermon on the Mount: A Worship Service of Lessons and Songs."
  - "Salt and Light are Found in Me," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on Matthew 5:13-20. TUNE: "Ratisbon." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 5A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "Blessed Are Those Who Love You," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 112 set to Azmon or Arlington (CM) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.

Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 5A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Epiphany 5, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Shepherd Sounds, Epiphany 5. 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, Ordinary 5, 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.
- Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume One: Advent-Christmas-Epiphany, by Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts.
- Gathering, Epiphany 5, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010-2011. (Terms of Use)
- Starters for Sunday, 6 February, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.\
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 5, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Together to Celebrate, Epiphany 6A, 2011, 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)
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
- Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Epiphany 5. 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, Epiphany 5A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Feb 6, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2011. Connections: Isaiah 58:1-9a and I Can Make a Difference by Marian Wright Edelman, Matthew 5:15-20 and This Little Light of Mine by E.B. Lewis, 1 Corinthians 1:1-12 and The Empty Pot by Demi.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- "Salt of the Earth," CSS Plus Children's Sermon Service, SermonSuite, 2011.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Gathering, Epiphany 5, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010-2011. (Terms of Use)
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 5, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 5, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "The Light In The Chapel," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
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.