Epiphany 8A
February 26, 2017(Roman Catholic)
- See Transfiguration / Last Epiphany
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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.
- Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary.
- 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.
- 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):
- 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).
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Exegesis, Ordinary 8, Terrance Callan, Mount St Mary's Seminary, 2017.
- Preaching This Week commentary by Callie Plunket-Brewton, Cameron Howard, Mark Tranvik, and Emerson Powery, WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2011. 2008.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 8, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for May 25, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Epiphany 8, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- 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. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2014.
- Homily Week, 2017.
- peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2017.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 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.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
- "Picture This," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2011.
- The Economics of Anxiety, Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2011.
- Lectionary Blogging, Epiphany 8, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
- "The Words of Jesus and the Worries of Life," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008.
- "Don't fuss about what's on the table," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
- 8 Epiphany, Ann Fontaine, What the Tide Brings In, 2011.
- "Transcending Our Terrors," Epiphany 8A, Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2011.
- Tomorrow, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- Grounded & Rooted in Love, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2011.
- "No Easy Answers," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
- Grace in the Darkness, John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- "The Way to Worry-Free Living," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2008.
- Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
- "Coming Home to God," Walter Brueggemann, "What Does Our New Self Look Like?" 2011.
- "Mother and Child," Laurel A. Dykstra, "The Creator of Life," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 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)
- "That's Enough for Me," by Michael Renninger (Epiphany 8A: Matt. 6:24-34). A Sermon for Every Sunday: video sermons from America's best preachers.
- "Greed Is Not Good," Sil Galvan, 2017.
- "Neurotic Anxiety," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "Get your Thinking Right!" the Rev. Dr. Gil Watson, Day 1, 2011.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Do Not Worry about Tomorrow," Epiphany 8, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- "God's Enabling Grace," 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.
- "Mastering Mammon," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Consumerism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003.
- 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:
- Worship Planning Helps (Epiphany 8): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Mustard Seeds, "God Never Forgets Us," Epiphany 8A, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship Resources for Feb 27, 2011, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
- Worship Resources, Epiphany 8A, 2011, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 8, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Epiphany 8A, 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.
- 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 8/OT8. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Outside the Box, Epiphany A8, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- 21st Century Worship Resources, Epiphany 8, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Offertory Prayers, Epiphany 8, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 131, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2011.
- Prayer for Epiphany 8 / Ordinary 8, RevAbi, 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 and Musical Ideas, Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 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.
- Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2017.
- Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2017
- Engage Worship, 2017.
- 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 8. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 6:24-34, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year A index.
- Mustard Seeds, "God Never Forgets Us," Epiphany 8A, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Don't Worry About Your Life, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2011.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Don't Show Off Your Giving Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: Ash Grove 6.6.11.6.6.11 D (“Let All Things Now Living”) This hymn is part of "The Sermon on the Mount: A Worship Service of Lessons and Songs."
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 8A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 8A, 2011, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Lectionary Hymns, Epiphany 8, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Shepherd Sounds, Epiphany 8. 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.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, . Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Original Hymns, 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.
- Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Epiphany 8. 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)
- "Give Your Worries to God," ...to such as these, 2017.
- "Do Not Worry about Tomorrow," Epiphany 8, Lesson Plans that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- Worshiping with Children, Epiphany 8A, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011
- "Leave the Rest to God" Children's Sermon from Anna's Hosannas for Epiphany 8A (Matthew 6:24-34).
- Faith Formation Journeys children's sermon, Leta Behrens, 2011.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- 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.
