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Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
Roman Catholic reading: Genesis 22:1-2, 9, 10-13, 15-18

Psalm 22:23-31
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 116:10-19
Episcopal reading (RCL): Psalm 22:22-30

Romans 4:13-25
Roman Catholic reading: Romans 8:31-34
Episcopal reading (RCL): Romans 4:13-25

Mark 8:31-38 or Mark 9:2-9
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 9:2-10
Episcopal reading (RCL): Mark 8:31-38
United Methodist reading: Mark 8:31-38

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

• Texts:
  • NRSV Lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • 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.
  • Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Leccionario Dominical La Iglesia Episcopal Ministerio Latino Hispano, Año B.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
  • 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:
    • Peter
    • Crucifixion (See especially Mt. Nebo Serpent Symbol.)
    • Abraham
    • Abraham and Isaac
    • Transfiguration
  • In Romero the cross for Archbishop Oscar in El Salvador turns out to be his assassination by an agent of the corrupt dictatorship, but before that there were those who, like Peter, tried to dissuade Romero from his path. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Movies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Redemption
    • Sacrifice
    • Covenant
    • Abraham
    • Faith
    • Transformation
    • Seeing/Seeing in New Ways
    • Alternate Realities/Illusion-Reality Dialectic
• Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Textweek Blog and 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, . Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Preaching This Week commentaries of RCL texts at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2015.
  • "The Imperatives of Discipleship," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2015.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas, 2015.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2018.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, The Lectionary Lab, Lent 2, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • "The Blessing of Generations," Kathryn Matthews Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2018.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Disclosing New Worlds, commentary and reflections, Lawrence Moore, 2015.
  • Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2018.
  • Ministry Matters, .
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2015.
  • "Censuring and Calling," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
  • Lectionary Notes, Lent 2B, Beth Quick, 2012.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Jesus Now, Lent 2B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • Rumors, for March 8, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
• 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 17:1-16
  • Psalm 22
  • Romans 4:13-25
  • Mark 8:31-18  /  Mark 9:2-9
• 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, Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2018.
  • "How to Save Your Life without Losing Your Soul," Melissa Bane Sevier, 2018.
  • "Take Up Your Cross," David Lose, ...in the Meantime, 2018.
  • "Secret Medicine," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2018.
  • "Picking Up Our Crosses: Dismantling Fear," Janet Hunt, 2018.
  • "Who Do You Say That I Am?" Todd Weir, 2018.
  • Living by the Word, Emily C. Heath, The Christian Century, 2018.
  • "How Shall I Die?" Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
  • "Her New Name," Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • "Putting the Faith of Abraham to the Test," Robert Warren, 2018.
  • "Take Up Your Cross: Following Jesus by Joining the Resistance," Rich Procida, Modern Lectionaries, 2018.
  • Covenant Promises, Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2018.
  • Lectionary Ruminations 2.5, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2018.
  • MLK50 Civil Rights Social Justice Lenten Lectionary, National Civil Rights Museum, 2018.
  • "Following the Crucified One," Fritz Wendt, Political Theology, 2018.
  • "The Most Important Question," Kelley Land, Connections, 2018.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2018.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2018.
  • Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2018,
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • RevGalBlogPals, commentary and discussion, 2018. Saturday Night Preachers Party.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2018.
  • Theology of Work, 2018.
  • "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2018. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
  • Homily Week, 2018.
  • The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2018.
  • Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2018.
  • Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2018
  • LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2018.
  • "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2018.
  • "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2018.
  • Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2018
  • Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2018.
  • 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, 2018.
  • Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2018.
  • Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2018.
  • One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2018
  • Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2018.
  • The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2018.
  • Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2018.
  • Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2018
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2018.
  • Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2018.
  • The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2018.
  • SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2018.
  • Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2018.
  • "The Theory of Everything," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2015.
  • "A Different Kind of Denial," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2015.
  • RCL Leanings, commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2015.
  • "Lenten Faith on the Lunatic Fringe," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2015. 2012. 2009. 2006.
  • "From Generation to Generation," Adam Copeland, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2015. Video: Wisdom.
  • "A Covenant for All," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2015.
  • "The Darkness of Faith," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Care for Creation Commentary, Robert Saler, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2015.
  • Covenants and Identities, Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2015.
  • "I Have a Cross...You, Too?" Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
  • "This Is Good News?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • "Bearing the Cross of Compassion," Melissa Bane Sevier, 2015.
  • Good News, Bad News, David Sellery, 2015.
  • "Jesus: Agent Provocateur," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, 2015.
  • "Remembering God," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2015.
  • "Turning the Soil," Grace G. Hackney, Ekklesia Project, 2015.
  • "Who Do They Say That I Am?" Stan Duncan, If You Lived Here, You'd Be Home By Now, 2015.
  • "What Say You?" Casey Fistzgerald, Story Divine podcast, 2015.
  • "Walking with Purpose," Thomas Beam, 2015.
  • "Divine Things or Human Things?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
  • "Paradox and Laughter," Shelli Williams, Journey to Penuel, 2015.
  • Visions from the Catacombs, March 1, 2015.
  • "Picking Up My Cross: How Shall I Die?" Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2015.
  • "After the Confession," Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2015.
  • The Bartimaeus Effect, text notes and reflections, Travis Meier, 2015.
  • "The Tragic Sense of Life," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2015.
  • "The Promise Is The Thing," poetry by Scott Barton, 2015.
  • "The Right and Wrong Way to Deny Yourself," Bruce Maples, 2015.
  • "Disappointment with God," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2012.
  • "God the Game-Changer," Michael L. Cooper-White, Odyssey Networks' ON Scripture, 2012.
  • "Of Saints and Sinners," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, ELCA, 2012.
  • "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2012.
  • "For the Sake of the Gospel," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2012. Use of images.
  • "Lectionary Blogging," John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2012.
  • "On Cross-Bearing," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2012.
  • "Following Jesus One Step at a Time," Kyle Childress, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
  • "Take Up Your What?" Rick Morley, 2012.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Lent 2, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2012.
  • "YHWH the Amazing," John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2012.
  • "Finders Weepers, Losers Keepers," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, Patheos, 2012.
  • "'Jesus, You'll Be the Death of Me!" Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2012.
  • "Darkness of Faith," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2012.
  • "Ooops! Wrong Savior," Michael Coffey, 2012.
  • Liberal Lectionary Resources, Rev. Mary Lautensleger, 2012.
  • "But It's Provocative," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2012.
  • "The Law Is Wrath," Martha Spong, Reflectionary, 2012.
  • "Bait and Switch," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
  • The Worship Closet, Lent 2, Amy Loving, 2012.
  • "How Abe Became a Ham," Tim Good, The Naked Alien, 2012.
  • "Not a Super Hero, but an Authentic Human," Caspar Green, Scarlet Letter Bible, 2012.
  • Sermon Notes for March 4, Michael Rich, In-Formatio, 2012.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2012.
  • "Intimate and Affectionate," Larry Patten, 2012.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
  • "Closer to the Brink," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Self Give-Away," Kate Moorehead, Day1, 2018.
  • "The Class of '77," by Jim Somerville.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Girl Scout Cookies, Anyone?" by Amy Butler.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sundayof the Liturgical Year.
  • "Cross Purposes," Rev. Dr. Robert Baggott, Day 1, 2015.
  • "A Covenant Worth Our Lives," Rev. Whitney Rice, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • 2 Cuaresma (B) – 2015 por el Rvdo. Ramon A. Betances, Sermones que Iluminan, 2015.
  • "Abraham, Sarah and Laughter," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
  • Ministry Matters, Lent 2B, 2012.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2015.
  • 2 Lent, AKM Adam, Flesh and Bones, 2001. (Download is one long PDF file for book of sermons.)
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:"God's Promises," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • "The Blessing of Generations," Kathryn Matthews, UCC, 2018.
  • Backwards logic, Nikki Hardemann, Faith Element, 2015.
  • Points for Preaching and Teaching, The Lectionary Lab, Lent 2, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
  • "Always Close," Weekly Seed, Bible Study, UCC, 2015.
  • Bible Study, Lent 2B, 2015, Jessie Gutgsell, Jr., Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
  • Estudio de la Biblia. 2 Cuaresma, por Jessie Gutgsell Sermones que Iluminan, Episcopal Digital Network, 2015.
  • "How Muslims See Us," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Christianity and Islam," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Genesis 17)
  • "Singing with the Psalter," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Psalm 22)
  • "We Have Never Seen His Face," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Suffering," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Psalm 22)
  • Light on the Lessons, Lutheran Bible Ministries. .doc file leaders guide and participant guide for group study of the weekly lectionary readings. (Scroll down past chart of CEV 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:
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2018.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Lent 2B, 2012. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • "This Is Good News?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • LCA Worship Planning Page, Lent 2B, 2015, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
  • Mustard Seeds, "Discipleship," Lent 2B, 2018. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Ministry Matters, March 1, 2015.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 2B, 2015, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship Resources, 2015, Rev Mindi, Rev-o-lution.
  • The Worship Closet, Lent 2, Creative Worship Ideas, 2012.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
• 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.
  • A Prayer for Ash Wednesday (and for use in Lent) by Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Outside the Box, Lent 2, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker. Other resources for Lent.
  • Lector's Notes, Lent 2, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • "Liturgy: prayers reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand: Transfiguration text, BCP TEC USA, Common Worship C of E.
  • Prayer for Second Sunday in Lent, revabi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Prayers of the People for Lent, Rick Morley, 2012.
  • Call to Worship, Mar 4, 2012, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Sunday Prayer, RevGalBlogPals, 2012.
  • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, 2015. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Worship Ways, prayers and liturgical resources. UCC. Español.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 22:23-31, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
  • Liturgy Link, Lent 2B, 2015.
  • Prayers, Jessica Gozzola, Stories and Seasons, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Lent 2B, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
  • "The Darkness of Faith," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2015.
  • Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2015.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 22:23-31, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2018.
  • Liturgy Link, Lent 1B, 2015.
  • Weekly Evangelectionary, Otis T. McMillan, Evangelism Connections, 2015.
  • Prayers of the People, Lent 1B, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2015.
  • Stories and Seasons, Jessica Gazzola, 2015.
• Graphics & Multimedia:
  • Hermanoleon Clipart, Lent 2B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
  • Clip Art Images: Mark 9:2-9, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Lent 2 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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Discipleship," Lent 2B, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Slides for lectionary readings, Lent 2, Common English Bible, 2012.
  • Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
  • "God's Promises," FaithElement discipleship system "setting the Bible free," 2012.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • In Romero the cross for Archbishop Oscar in El Salvador turns out to be his assassination by an agent of the corrupt dictatorship, but before that there were those who, like Peter, tried to dissuade Romero from his path. Ed McNulty, Visual Parables.
  • Character Education Posters, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • Lectionary Aric, video explaining analogies, including weak and strong ones about "taking up your cross." 2015.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • “Old Abram Was Blest,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette’s hymn celebrating God’s covenant with Abram and Sari; Tune: LYONS 10.10.11.11 (“O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!”). New hymn available with music from The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011.
    • “Long Ago, God Reached In Love,” an original hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, celebrating the covenants in the Bible.  Tune: JESUS LOVES ME 7.7.7.7 (“Jesus Loves Me”).
    • "Bow Down," "Take Up Your Cross," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 2B, 2018, 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, 2015.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2015.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Lent 2B. 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.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Lent 2B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Sing for Joy, Lent 2, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Starters for Sunday, 2015. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas,. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Lent 2B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2015.
  • "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," Union Presbyterian Seminary. 2018.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2018.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. .rtf file at this link. (Terms of Use)
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "This Is Good News?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2015.
  • Lenten Series, Frances Woodruff, On the Chancel Steps, 2015. "Our Covenant", 2012.
  • Character Education Posters, Dollar Store Children's Sermon, John Stevens, 2015.
  • Mistaken Identity, Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2012.
  • "Jesus Faces Death: Taking Up the Cross," Mother Anne Emry, Sacred Story, 2012. Includes activities, children's church plans.
  • "Mark 8:27-38," Faith Formation Journeys, 2012.
  • Ministry Matters, Lent 2B, 2012.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2012. (Terms of Use)
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 2, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • "Seeing and Believing,"Sarah Buteaux, Children's Sermons, 2012.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2015.
  • CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
  • Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2010. (pdf)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
• 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.