Epiphany 6A
February 13, 2011
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Click on Scripture Lessons below for
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 or
Sirach 15:15-20
Roman Catholic reading:
Sirach 15:15-20
Psalm 119:1-8
Roman
Catholic reading:
Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Roman
Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10
Matthew 5:21-37
Roman
Catholic reading:
Matthew 5:17-37
or 5:20-22, 27-28, 33-34, 37
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.
- 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.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
- 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.
- Preaching This Week commentary by Nancy deClaissé-Walford, J.R. Daniel Kirk, and Amy Oden, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 6, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- "From the Heart," Karen Georgia Thompson, 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 6, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, E. Carver McGriff, Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Sermon Suite, 2011.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 6, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Sermon Nuggets, Epiphany 6, 2011, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Preaching Peace commentary, Epiphany 6A, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- John Shearman's Lectionary, Epiphany 6, 2011, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Preaching Helps (Epiphany 6). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Epiphany 6, 2011, Bruce G. Epperly, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Epiphany 6, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Starters for Sunday, 13 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.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- 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.
- Life and Death Choices, Edwin Searcy, 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, "Connect the Dots" Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2011.
- Cut It Off, Pluck It Out, Fr. Rick Moley, a garden path, 2011.
- "The Perfect Life for Imperfect People: Be Merciful," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, Epiphany 6, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "Radical," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2011.
- "The Law of Love, or the Love of Law?" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
- "U Can't Touch This," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
- Living by Heart, John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- "Choosing Life and Loving God," Sharon R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life, 2011.
- "This or This or This or This," Larry Patten, 2011.
- Crimes of the Heart, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2011. Sermon by Rev. Bob Russell, with PowerPoint.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 6, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2011.
- This Sunday's Readings, Martin Warner, Church Times, (Church of England), 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.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "The Jesus Community," Walter Brueggemann, "Make Me Captive," 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)
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2011.
- Selected Sermon, Epiphany 6 (RCL), by the Rev. Dr. Amy Richter, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2011.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- From the Heart, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2011.
- "Living in Community," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2011.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- "Interpreting the Sermon on the Mount in Context," 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.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 6, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Bible Study - Ordinary Time 6 - 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 6): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2011.
- Gathering, Epiphany 6, 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. (scroll down)
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Epiphany 6, 2011, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship"
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 6A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Mustard Seeds, Epiphany 6, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources, Epiphany 6A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- LCA Worship Resources, Epiphany 6A, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 6A, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Prayers of the People, Year A - Epiphany 6/OT6. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- "God's Field," Service Prayers, 2011, Worship Ways, UCC.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 119:1-8, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Starters for Sunday, 13 February, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", (Common Worship CofE, BCP TEC) reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Epiphany 6, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Offertory Prayers, Epiphany 6, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 6, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Call to Worship, February 13, 2011, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
- "Come to Terms," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2011.
- 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 6. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 5:20-37, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Commercial Site: The Work of the People - Psalm 119 - Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
- Difficult Teachings, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2011.
- Mustard Seeds, Epiphany 6, 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.
- 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):
- "You Are Not Ready!" reflection by Paul Bellan-Boyer, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
- SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Epiphany 6, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada, 2011.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original 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."
- Psalm Settings:
- Psalm 119:1-8 set to He Leadeth me (LMD), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Psalm 119, lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 6A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Epiphany 6, UMC GBOD, 2011.
- Shepherd Sounds, Epiphany 6. 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 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 6, 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, 13 February, 2011. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Together to Celebrate, Epiphany 6A, 2011, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 6, 2011. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
- Original Settings and Songs:
- 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 6. 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)
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Feb 13, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling, Matthew 5:21-37 and Julius: The Baby of the World by Kevin Henkes.
- Worshiping with Children, Epiphany 6A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
- Gathering, Epiphany 6, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010-2011. (Terms of Use)
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Epiphany, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 6, 2011- exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- "Choose This Day," 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.
