Proper 5A / Ordinary 10A

Proper 5A/Ordinary 10A
not used in 2017

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.
- 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.
- Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 5, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 10A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Text Studies, Proper 5, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Rumors, for June 8, 2008, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
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:
- 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. 2014.
- Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2014.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2014.
- Scripture Reflections, Bob Flaherty, Newberg First United Methodist Church, 2014.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2014.
- "Ten Minutes on a Tuesday," a weekly resource for preachers and worship leaders, The Methodist Church of New Zealand, 2014.
- 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, 2014.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2014.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2014.
- Weekly Reading, Anthony B. Robinson, 2014.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2014.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2014.
- The Hardest Question, 2014.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2014.
- Stillspeaking Daily Devotional, UCC.org. Daily devotional for Twitter. (Daily RCL)
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2014
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2014.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2014.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2014.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2014.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2014.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck.
- Panoramic Views of Faith and Health, Butch Odom. Daily lectionary thoughts and prayer, 2014.
- "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.
- 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.
- "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.
- "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.
- 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)
- "Faith," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
- "Fulfilling Promises," the Rev. James F. Bracher, Day 1, 2005.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- 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:
- 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.
- 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
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.
- 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."
- "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.
- Mustard Seeds, "Breaking Down the Barriers," Proper 5, 2008. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- Lectionary Introductions (background & context), Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "These Thousand Hills," "New Song," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - 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.
  - 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)
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.