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Proper 9A/Ordinary 14A/Pentecost +5
July 5, 2020
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Image: Clip Art Images: Matthew 11:25-30, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazon en el Peru

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

Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 or Zechariah 9:9-12
Roman Catholic reading: Zechariah 9:9-10
United Methodist & ELCIC reading: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67

Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13 or Psalm 145:8-14
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 145:1-14
United Methodist reading: Psalm 45:10-17 or Psalm 72

Romans 7:15-25a
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 8:9, 11-13 (see also page for Romans 8:12-25)

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Roman Catholic reading: Matthew 11:25-30

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:
    • Rebecca
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Judgment
    • Repentance
    • Rest/Sabbath/Peace
    • Spiritual Struggle
• Special Day Resources - Independence Day (U.S.):
• 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).
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2014. 2011. 2008.
  • "Fickle Children and Obstinate Cities," Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2017.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Pulp Fiction plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events,. etc. Robb McCoy and Eric Fistler, 2017.
  • Ministry Matters,.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, 2017.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +4). Rev. Dawn Chesser, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2014.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost 3, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2011.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 9, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 14A, lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Readings, Analysis of Text and Preaching Paths, Proper 9, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • 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, 2017.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: homiletical helps from Concordia Journal and audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2017.
• 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).
  • Genesis 24:34-67 / Zechariah 9:9-12
  • Psalm 45 / Song of Solomon 2:8-13 / Psalm 145
  • Romans 7:15-25a
  • Matthew 11:16-30
• 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.
  • "The Right Yoke," the Rev Tj Tetzlaff. Modern Metanoia, 2017.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2017
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2017. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • "Becoming Myriads: The Quick Guide," Robert Warren, 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.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 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.
  • "No," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2011.
  • "Troubled? Change to Yoke Light," Peter Woods, I am Listening, 2011.
  • "(Mis)Remembered Words," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2011.
  • "Failure-Tolerant Christians," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2011. 2008. 2005.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Proper 9A, Chris Ayers, 2011.
  • Lectionary Blogging, July 3, 2011, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2011.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, "If the Yoke Fits," Jan Richardson, 2011. Use of images.
  • "Freedom,"Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • "Dented," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
  • "From Steps to Dancing," John van de Laar, Sacredise, 2011.
  • "Lay Your Burden Down," Alyce McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2011.
  • "Rescue Me," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2011.
  • "Burned out," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2011.
  • "What Is It with This Generation?" Tim Good, The Naked Alien, 2011.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 9. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2005.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2005.
  • "Wishful Thinking," Barry Robinson, Keeping the Faith in Babylon, at at Richard J. Fairchild's Sermon & Lectionary Resources.
  • Environmental Reflections, Proper 9, Lectionary Year A, (Gospel and Epistle), 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)
  • "The yolk that fits" the Rev. James Liggett, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Propio 9 (A) – 2014, POR EL RVDO. DR. HERNÁN AFANADOR-KAFURI, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • "Remember Me Not," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2014.
  • "Never Enough," the Rev. Canon Charles K. Robertson, Day1, 2011.
  • "Jesus' Invitation to Paradox," the Rev. Dr. Trace Haythorn, Day 1, 2008.
  • "God in You," the Rev. Felix Carrion, Day 1, 2002.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Bible Study, 4 Pentecost, Proper 9, 2014, Nancy J. Hagner, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. Propio 9 (A), por Nancy J. Hagner, Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2014.
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • "Listening in the Classroom," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Schools in a Pluralist Culture" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus Article, "One Makes All the Difference," Virgil Gulker. (Psalm 145)
  • "Habit's Harsh Bondage," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Pornographic Culture," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. Romans 7.
  • 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.

• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +4): 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)
  • Taking Worship Home, Tri Saints Lutheran Parish, 2017.
  • Life In Liturgy, Pentecost +4, 2014.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, 2014."Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Mustard Seeds, "Sharing a Burden," Proper 9, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources for July 3, 2011, from Anna's Hosannas.
  • Worship Resources, Pentecost +2, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2011.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 14, 2011, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 14, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost 3A. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT, 2011.
  • Worship Resources (prayers, etc.), Proper 9A, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year A, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada
• 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 14, 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. (Common Worship CofE.)
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +4, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +4, UMCDiscipleship.org.
  • Sunday Prayer 9A, 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 of the People, Richard J. Einerson, 2014. (Click on "Weekly Prayers".)
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 45:10-17, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2014.
  • Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2014.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2014.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2017.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2017
  • Engage Worship, 2017.
  • Prayers of the People, and Blessing, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 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, Ordinary 14, Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: Matthew 11:25-30, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 14 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, "Sharing a Burden," Proper 9, 2011. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "Freedom,"Miriam's Tambourine, reflection, artwork, worship resources from Memphis Theological Seminary.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services, ChurchGalleries.com
  • "YoYo," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2014.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "We Played the Flute!" the Children Said,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, 2011, Tune:  CANONBURY 8.8.8.8 (“Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak”).
    • "We Played the Flute," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 9A, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Your Throne, O God, Is Forever," (Psalm 45), "Sing Praise to God," (Psalm 145) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 45:10-17 set to He Leadeth Me (LMD), Psalm 145:8-14 set to Azmon (CM 86 86).
    • "The Time of Singing" Call and Response inspired by Song of Songs 2, for July 3, 2011, from Anna's Hosannas.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 9A, 2014, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • You Call That Church Music? alternative music planning blog for church musicians following the RCL (with videos), Ann Strickland, 2014.
    • Word to Worship – Find Contemporary Worship Songs based on Scripture, RCL, Roman Catholic Lectionary, Narrative Lectionary, LCMS lectionaries, etc.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +4, UMCDiscipleship.org.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost +3, 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, 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.
    • Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2017.
    • 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)
    • Together to Celebrate, July 6, 2014, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2014. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
• 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, Proper 9. 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, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," July 6, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Zechariah 9:9-12 and How Raven Stole the Sun, Maria Williams, Romans 7:15-25a and Sometimes I'm a Bombaloo by Rachel Vail, Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 and "I Have a Little Problem," Said the Bear, by Heinz Janisch. 2011.
  • "YoYo," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 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)
  • Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2014.
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 9, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2011.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "If the Shoe Fits" Children's Lesson for July 3, 2011, from Anna's Hosannas 
• 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.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• NARRATIVE LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Year C
• Maundy Thurs Apr 14
• Good Friday Apr 15
• Easter Day Apr 17
• Easter 2 Apr 24
• Easter 3 May 1
• Easter 4 May 8
• Easter 5 May 15
• Easter 6 May 22
• Ascension May 26
• Easter 7 May 29
• Pentecost June 5
  

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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