Liturgy of the Passion A
April 9, 2017
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Isaiah 50:4-9a
Roman
Catholic reading: Isaiah 50:4-7
Psalm 31:9-16
Roman
Catholic reading:
Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24
Philippians 2:5-11
Roman
Catholic reading: Philippians 2:6-11
Matthew 26:14 - 27:66
or Matthew 27:11-54
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Rehttp://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/040917.cfmadings (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 listed at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance:
Burial of Jesus Crucifixion Denial and Betrayal of Jesus by the Disciples Gethsemane Lamentation/Deposition/Pieta Trial/Road to Calvary - Movie Scenes with the following themes:
- Images listed at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance:
- Special Day Resources:
- Passion Sunday, Passion of Christ, Commemoration of the, Passion of Jesus Christ, Passion of Jesus Christ in the Four Gospels from the Catholic Encyclopedia.
- 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, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2017.2011. 2008.
- Commentaries, A Plain Account, 2017.
- Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
- "Palm/Passion Sunday," SAMUEL, Kathryn Matthews Huey, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2014.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Palm/Passion Sunday, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Preaching Helps (Palm/Passion Sunday). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
- Jesus Now, Palm/Passion Sunday. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- The Lectionary Lab, Palm/Passion Sunday, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Palm/Passion Sunday, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Text Studies, Lent 6, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- 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.
- 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).
- 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. 2017.
- "A Personal Palm/Passion Sunday," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2017.
- "The Suffering of Jesus," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contempltative Viewfinder, 2017.
- "Triumph and Defeat," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2017.
- The Truett Pulpit, 2017.
- 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
- The Vinyl Preacher, Zaach Parris and Matt Keadle, iTunes, Soundcloud, 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.
- Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2017.Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Palms and Passion Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
- "Happy Holy Week, Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday," guest essay by Sara Miles, Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 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)
- Question of the Day, Working Preacher, David Lose, 2014.
- The Preacher's Study, D. Jay Koyle, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2014.
- "The Passion Play," David F. Sellery, 2014.
- The Moonshine Jesus Show, lectionary-cast by David Henson and Mark Sandlin, 2014.
- "Like a Broken Vessel," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2014. 2011.
- Draughting Theology, Steve Pankey, 2014.
- Question the Text, Russell Rathbun, etc., 2014.
- "Divine Sacrifice," Thomas Beam, 2014.
- "The Walking Dead and the Walking Saints," Ragan Sutterfield, Ekklesia Project, 2014.
- "Sestina for the Passion of Christ," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2014.
- "What Sort of Passion?" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
- Liberal Lectionary Resources, Chris Ayers, 2014.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2014.
- The Painted Prayerbook, Palm Sunday: The Way It Makes, Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
- "To Be Continued..." David Lose, WorkingPreacher, 2011.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2011.
- "Stop Pretending,"guest essay by Sara Miles The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011.
- Grounded and Rooted in Love, Passion/Palm Sunday, Matt & Laura Norvell, 2011.
- "The Way Down," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
- "After the Parade," Sharon R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life, 2011.
- Reflections on Isaiah 50:4-9, John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- "The Parallel Universe of the Passion of Jesus," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
- "Feeling the Flesh around Us," Grant Gallup, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- "Seeking Passion and Compassion During a Holy Lent," Johncy Itty, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- "The Cross and Empire," Michael Hopkins, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- "The Bottom Billions: Terror on Every Side," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2005.
- Environmental Reflections - Liturgy of the Passion, from the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota's Environmental Stewardship Commission.
- The Christian Century:
- "The Judas Chromosome," Craig Barnes, 2002.
- "The Obedient Son," Susan Pendleton Jones, 1999.
- Sojourners Living the Word:
- "Praying in the Abyss," Walter Brueggemann, "Going Public with God's Good News," 2011.
- "Street Theater," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Word on the Street," 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)
- "Judas," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- "Walk through Holy Week with Jesus," the Rev. Whitney Rice, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
- Domingo de Pasión / Domingo de Ramos (A) – 2014 POR EL. RVDO. ANTONIO BRITO, Sermones que Iluminan.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "The Whole Story," the Rev. Pam Driesell, Day 1, 2011.
- Palm/Passion Sermons, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington - Sermons from Seattle.
- Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily, Palm Sunday, 2005.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Palm Passion Sunday" Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2014.
- Bible Study, Palm/Passion Sunday, 2014, Lesley Mazzotta, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Estudio de la Biblia. Domingo de Ramos (A) por Lesley Mazzotta, 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 Lenten Resources page.
- Complete Liturgies
and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Palm/Passion Sunday): 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)
- Dear Working Preacher, David Lose, 2014.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Passion/Palm Sunday A, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2011.
- Worship resources for Liturgy of the Passion by Beverly S. Bailey from SermonSuite.
- Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2014.
- Life in Liturgy, David Chafin,Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in West Virginia, 2014.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014."Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2014.
- Worship Resources, Palms/Passion, 2011 Mindi Welton-Mitchell, Rev-o-lution.
- Worship Resources, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2014.
- Weekly Worship Helps, Reclaim, 2014. (index of .pdf files at page)
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Palm Sunday, 2011. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy for Palm/Passion Sunday, Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- Palm/Passion Sunday worship, procession, Eucharist. Lisa Frenz. Scroll down to Holy Week index.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 6, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada
- Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, Lent 6, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
- Paraphrase of Matthew's Passion Narrative, Nathan Nettleton.
- Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lector's Notes, Passion Sunday, 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, Palm Sunday, CanticaNova Publications.
- Call to Contemplation for beginning the Passion Sunday part of a Palm/Passion Sunday liturgy. David Ourisman.
- "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, Palm/Passion Sunday, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Offertory Prayers, Palm/Passion Sunday, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
- Service Prayers for Passion Sunday, 2014, .rtf file index at site. Worship Ways, UCC. (Español)
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 31:9-15, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
- Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2014. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Prayers of the People, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 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.
- Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, Lent 6, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
- Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Palm/Passion Sunday. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Palm Sunday, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Passion Sunday/Good Friday 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.
- Listening at the Cross: The Seven Last Words of Christ, Jan Richardson, 2011.
- "After the Parade," Sharon R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life, 2011.
- Salt Project's video honors the 75th Anniversary of Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit."
- "Finger Pointer or Your Hand," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- Philippians 2:5–11, depicting Christ as "emptying himself" of his divinity, is included in the Temptation in the Wilderness scene in the CBS miniseries Jesus. Satan appears to the thirsty Christ first in the form of a woman in a scarlet dress. Before presenting Jesus with the three temptations depicted in the 3 synoptic gospels, Satan challenges Jesus to empty himself of his divinity so as to equalize the struggle against temptation. Ed Mc Nulty, Visual Parables
- Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "As Jesus Faced the Council," Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. This hymn is based on Jesus being charged by the Council with his claiming to be the Messiah and Peter's denial of having known him. Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 ("Beneath the Cross of Jesus").
- Hymn for Passion/Palm Sunday, David M. Miller, 2010. Tune: Finlandia.
- “Father, Forgive Them” Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Tune:Â ADELAIDE (“Have Thine Own Way, Lord”) and HAMBURG (“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”) A hymn inspired by Jesus' Seven Last Words from the Cross.
- "The Time Is Near," TEXT: Mark Ryman (2005) based on Matthew 26:14 - 27:66. TUNE: "St. Agnes." New Hymns for the Lectionary.
- "I Believe," original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN 8.7.8.7D "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken"
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Passion A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 31:9-16 set to Passion Chorale (76 76 D)
- "I Trust in God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2014.
- Lectionary Hymns, Palm/Passion Sunday, UMCDiscipleship.org.
- Shepherd Sounds,Palm/Passion Sunday, 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, Palm Sunday, 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.
- 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)
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2014. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, Passion Sunday, 2014, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- 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, Liturgy of the Passion. 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, Palm/Passion Sunday, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. Holy Week Passports. 2011.
- Activities for church or home, Fay Rowland, 2017.
- "Finger Pointer or Your Hand," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
- "They Are Holy," Fran Woodruff, On The Chancel Steps, 2014.
- Reuben, The Rooster With A Reminder -- Children's sermon by Wesley T. Runk based on Matthew 26:14--27:66 from SermonSuite.
- 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)
- 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.
- "After the Parade," Sharon R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life, 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.