Proper 5A / Ordinary 10A

Proper 5A/Ordinary 10A
not used in 2011

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

Genesis 12:1-9 or Hosea 5:15 - 6:6
Roman Catholic reading: Hosea 6:3-6
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Genesis 12:1-9

Psalm 33:1-12 or Psalm 50:7-15
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 50:1-15
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Psalm 33:1-12

Romans 4:13-25
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 4:18-25

Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 9:9-13

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.
- 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:
  - Healing
  - Abraham
  - Sarah
  - Hosea
- Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Healing
  - Call
  - Abraham
  - Covenant
  - Faith
Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 10, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
- Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Terence E. Fretheim, Mark Throntveit, David Bartlett, Greg Carey.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 5, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 5, 2008, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Preaching Peace commentary, Proper 5, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 5, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Preaching Helps (Pentecost +4, 2008). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- "Promises, Promises," Proper 5, 2008, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 10A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Proper 5, 2008, Rick Marshall, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- "Restoring Love," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.
- Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Pentecost +4, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Text Studies, Proper 5, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Lectionary Study, June 8, 2008, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation.
- SAMUEL, Pentecost +4, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 4A, 2008, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
- Rumors, for June 8, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
- "An Open Invitation," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
- Starters for Sunday, 8 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
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.
Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
- Blogging toward Sunday, Peter J. Leithart, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2008.
- Sermon Brainwave, June 8, 2008. Lectionary podcast featuring professors discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
- The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America, The National Catholic Weekly.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Context Please edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2008.
- "The Journey Without, The Journey Within: Ignorance, Inclusion and Impotence," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2008.
- "Blood and Money," Daniel Deffenbaugh, Seeds of Shalom, 2008.
- "Preaching Stories of Family Origins: Readings from the Book of Genesis," lectionary reflections for June, Rev. Dr. Ronald J. Allen, The Living Pulpit, 2008.
- "Coming Out Across Borders, Hoping Against Hope," Ken Stone, Manuel Villalobos Mendoza, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2008. (LGBT perspective)
- "Dirty, Dirty, Dirty," Laurel A. Dykstra, "Uncomfortable Words," Living the Word, Sojourners Online, 2008.
- Daily Reflection, Ordinary 10, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2008.
- This Sunday's Readings, 3rd Sunday after Trinity, John Pridmore, Church Times, 2008.
- "New Wine, Old Wine," Lectionary Haikus, Among the Hills.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 5. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
- "Eight Words," Larry Patten. And Yet: "Faithful & Foolish Reflections Served Weekly," 2008.
- "Abraham: The Father of Us All," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2005.
- "Sacrifice and Judgment," Paul Colbert, Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality, The Witness, 2005.
- "Keeping Bad Company," Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon, at at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
- "God So Loves This World," by Kari Jo Verhulst. Living the Word lectionary-based scripture commentary from Sojourners Online, 2002.
- Living the Word by Jim and Shelley Douglass. Lectionary based scripture commentary from Sojourners OnLine, 1996.
- Environmental Reflections, Proper 5, Lectionary Year A, (OT and Psalm), Rev. Wanda Copeland, Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, Environmental Stewardship Commission.
- 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)
- Selected Sermon, Proper 5A (RCL), Katerina Whitley, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2008.
- "Fulfilling Promises," the Rev. James F. Bracher, Day 1, 2005.
- Selected sermon, Pentecost +3, by the Rev. James Liggett, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2005.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Lectionary Notes, Pentecost 4, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
- "Vocation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
- "Eastern Washington town ordered to provide translators for residents," Faith Lens, a weekly Bible study/discussion for youth, linking a current news story and lectionary texts. ELCA, 2008.
- "Tips of Discipleship: Be Merciful," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2008.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 10, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
- Bible Study - Ordinary Time 10 - verse by verse Roman Catholic lectionary commentary at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Picayune, MS.
- 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

The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page contains resources and images.
Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
- Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +4, 2008): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Gathering, Pentecost +4 / Church Union Sunday, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
- LCA Worship Resources, Proper 5, includes liturgy, hymn suggestions, notes on the readings, visuals, drama, "Talking with Children," etc. Lutheran Church of Australia.
- Worship Resources, Pentecost +4, 2008, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
- Mustard Seeds, "Breaking Down the Barriers," Proper 5, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 10, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgies Online, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 10, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 4A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
- "What I Want is Mercy, Not Sacrifice," Ordinary 10. A New Presentation for Sunday's Liturgy, Claretian Communications, Philippines. Includes Flash presentation.
- "Mercy Makes Faith Possible," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2008.
- Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada:
  - "Insiders, Outsiders, and Blessings"
  - "The Call of Abraham and Sarah"
Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
- Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, 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.
- Prayers of the People, P5/OT10, General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Lector's Notes, OT 10, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker, "Litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church."
- A Prayer for Pentecost 4, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
- Starters for Sunday, 8 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Offertory Prayers for June, 2008, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
- 21st Century Africana Liturgical Resources, Pentecost +4, 2008, Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 10, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Alternative.) (Alternative 2.)
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
Graphics & Multimedia:
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- Clip Art Images: Matthew 9:9-13, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 10 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.
- SundayGraphx, Don Silva. Bulletin Covers / Cubierta de Boletín and PowerPoint backgrounds, English and Spanish.
- Scripture Pics, Weekly RCL-related image.
- "New Wine, Old Wine," Lectionary Haikus, Among the Hills.
- CHURCH PowerPoint, Pentecost 4, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
- Mustard Seeds, "Breaking Down the Barriers," Proper 5, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Free Downloadable Bulletin Covers & Clip Art, (primarily UMC and PCUSA), Kerr Resources.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- SAMUEL, Pentecost +4, 2008, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
- Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +4, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- "God Doesn't Want That!" reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "These Thousand Hills," "New Song," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +4, 2008, United Methodist Church GBOD.
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  - Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
  - Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  - 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, Pentecost +4 / Church Union Sunday, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
  - Starters for Sunday, 8 June, 2008. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  - Together to Celebrate, June 8, 2008, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 10, 2008. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 5A, 2008, Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
  - Sing for Joy, Pentecost 4A, 2008. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 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)
- Gathering, Pentecost +4 / Church Union Sunday, 2008, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
- Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children & Older Children, Early Summer, Year A, The Episcopal Church, 2011.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 10, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- "Travelling with God," "Hearing and Doing the Word," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
- Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 10, 2008 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
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.