Epiphany 7B
(not used in 2009, RCL)
February 22, 2009, Roman Catholic

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Isaiah 43:18-25
Roman Catholic reading: Isaiah 43:18-19, 21-22, 24-25

Psalm 41
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 41:2-14

2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Mark 2:1-12

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • Lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library. (NRSV)
  • Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
  • 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.
  • Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings, Year B.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
  • 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.
  • PCUSA - Daily/Weekly Lectionary Readings.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Healing
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Forgiveness
    • Healing
    • Clean/Unclean
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Resurrection
    • Conversion
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 7, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 7, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Commentary and Reflections, Epiphany 7B, Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
  • "Which Is Easier?" Epiphany 7B, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
  • Lectionary Analysis, Epiphany 7, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon & Sermon - Lectionary Resources.
  • Preaching Helps (Epiphany 7). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2006.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Text Studies, Epiphany 7-B, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • "Other Peoples' Faith!" The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
• 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.
  • Isaiah 43:18-25
  • Psalm 41
  • 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
  • Mark 2:1-12
• Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
  • The Good Word, blog on scripture and preaching from America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2009.
  • Lectionary Introductions (background / context) and discussion, February 22, 2009. Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 7B, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
  • "Letting Go of Your Story: Learning from Traudl Junge," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2006.
  • "Perceiving with Compassion," Michael Hopkins, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2006.
  • This Sunday's Readings, Second Sunday before Lent, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions, Volume 2, and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2009.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2009.
  • COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2009.
  • "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
    • "Deliverance," Robert Roth, "Healing People, Healing Nations," 2006.
    • "Into Lent," Lauren F. Winner, "Divine Manifestations," 2003.
  • Articles from The Christian Century:
    • "Dose of Forgiveness," Debra Farrington, 2006.
    • "Lame Excuse," Barbara Crafton, 2003.
    • "Twice Healed," Douglas R. Loving, 2000.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year B. 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):
  • "No Problem!" Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
  • "Homecoming for a Forgiven Sinner," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Lectionary Notes, Epiphany 7, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
  • "An Attitude of Discipleship: Boldness," John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 7, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Bible Study - 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 Epiphany Resources Page.
• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Worship Planning Helps, Epiphany 7, 2006. Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • "Celebrating Our Oneness in the Body of Christ," service outline from the Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 7 - Epiphany 7, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgies Online, Epiphany 7, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "God's 'Yes' to Life!" The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Year B - Epiphany 7. 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, Ordinary 7, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Healing Prayers, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • Worship Resources, Epiphany 7B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 7, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
  • 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: Mark 2:1-12, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Ordinary 7 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.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Epiphany 7, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. At Richard Fairchild's Sermon & Sermon - Lectionary Resources.
  • Lectionary Introductions (background / context) and discussion, February 22, 2009. Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
  • "That's What Friends Are For," reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • Hymn for Epiphany 7B, 7.6.7.6.D CRUGER, Alan Hinton, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 7B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 7B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 7B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 7, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 7, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Grab a Corner of the Blanket," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 7, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • Ideas and Talks for Epiphany, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
• 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.