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  Pr8/OT13/P+4
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  Sts Peter & Paul
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  Pr 9/OT14/P+5
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  Pr10/OT15/P+6
   (July 12)
  Pr11/OT16/P+7
   (July 19)
  Ste. M Magdalene
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  St James Elder
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  Pr12/OT17/P+8
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  Pr13/OT18/P+9
   (Aug 2)
  Transfiguration
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  Pr14/OT19/P+10
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  Assumption Mary
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  St Mary
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  Pr15/OT20/P+11
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  Pr16/OT21/P+12
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  St Bartholomew
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  Pr17/OT22/P+13
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  Pr18/OT23/P+14
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  Pr19/OT24/P+15
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  Holy Cross Day
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  Pr20/OT25/P+16
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  St Matthew
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  Pr21/OT26/P+17
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  Michael/Angels
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  Pr22/OT27/P+18
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Exodus 20:1-17
Roman Catholic reading: Exodus 20:1-17 or Exodus 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17

Psalm 19
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 19:8-11

1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Roman Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

John 2:13-22
Roman Catholic reading: John 2:13-25

Reading and Studying the Text This Week

bulletTexts:
bulletNRSV Lectionary readings from Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
bullet Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
bulletThe 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.
bulletLectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
bullet Lutheran lectionary readings, Year B, from the ELCA site.
bullet United Methodist lectionary readings, Year B..
bulletBiblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year B.
bullet Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
bullet ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
bulletLutheran RCL CEV readings - .doc files. Lutheran Bible Ministries.
bullet PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference.
bulletImages and Movies:
bulletImages Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
bullet Temple Cleansing Incident
bulletMoses (and the Tablets of the Law)
bulletMovies/scenes listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
bullet Temple Cleansing Incident
bulletMoses/Exodus
bulletCommentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Terence E. Fretheim, Shauna Hannan, Richard Carlson, Sarah Henrich.
bullet Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Lent 3, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. First Scrutiny.
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
bullet Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
bullet Preaching Helps (Lent 3, 2009). United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet "Beautiful Law," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2009.
bullet Commentary and Reflections, Lent 3B, Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
bullet Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Lent 3, 2009, Paul Nancarrow, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
bullet Jesus Now, Lent 3B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
bullet Liberal Lectionary Analysis, Lent 3B, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet "Repent! It's the Law!," Lent 3, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary.
bullet Lectionary Study, Lent 3B, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in Urban Transformation, 2009.
bullet Sermon Nuggets, Lent 3B, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
bullet Rumors, for March 15, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor."
bullet SAMUEL, Lent 3, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Text Studies, Lent 3B, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
bullet Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
bullet "True Worship," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 15 March, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Lists of recommended articles available with ATLAS subscription for these texts:
bullet Exodus 20:1-17
bullet Psalm 19
bullet 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
bullet John 2:13-22
bulletLectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
bullet "Whipping Us into Shape?" Blogging toward Sunday, Tom Johnson, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2009.
bullet Sermon Brainwave. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Rolf Jacobson, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
bullet Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, Spring Cleaning Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2009.
bullet Sermon Starters, Lent, 2009, Mark Nakagawa, United Methodist Church Circuit Rider.
bullet "The Temple in His Bones," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009.
bullet "The Joy of Surprise," Tat-Siong Benny Liew, Valerie Bridgeman, Jacki Belile, Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective)
bullet "Jesus Unhinged; the Cleansing of the Temple," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2009. 2006 reflections.
bullet Lectionary Introductions (background / context) and discussion, March 15, 2009. Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
bullet The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009.
bullet Dylan's Lectionary Blog. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2006.
bullet "God's Wisdom in the Midst of Chaos," Katie Sherrod, "Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive Spirituality," The Witness, 2006.
bullet "MidLent," Lane Denson, III, Out of Nowhere, 2009.
bullet This Sunday's Readings, 3rd Sunday of Lent, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009.
bullet Daily Reflection, Lent 3B, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009.
bullet "Asleep at the Wheel," Jessie Larkins, The Ekklesia Project, 2009.
bullet "Cords of Love," Charlene E. Fairchild, Collects, Comments and Conversation.
bullet "God, Our Rock, Our Strength," Paulo Evaristo, National Catholic Reporter, 2003.
bulletArticles at The Christian Century:
bullet "Dancing the Decalogue," Thomas G. Long, 2006.
bullet "Life-Giving Law," Fred Craddock, 2003.
bullet "God Spoke These Words," David F. Wells, 2000.
bullet "Journey to the Cross," Stanley S. Harakas, 1997.
bullet "Looking Like Fools," William Willimon, 1982.
bullet"Living the Word," at Sojourners:
bullet "Cleaning House," Michaela Bruzzese, "Alone with God," 2009.
bullet "Feared by Authorities," Robert Roth, "Covenant Living," 2006.
bullet "God's True Love," Lauren F. Winner, "Journeying toward Resurrection," 2003.
bullet Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
bullet 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.
bulletSermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet "Reflections from the Woodshed," the Rev. Dr. Peter L. Samuelson, Day 1, 2009.
bullet "Whistleblowing," Lent 3B, Revd Kristin Ofstand, Thurso United Reformed Church, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
bullet Selected Sermon, Lent 3B (RCL), the Rev. Ken Kesselus, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2009.
bullet "The Challenges and Blessings Disabilities Bring," sermon from the Mental Health & Disabilities Program, Mennonite Central Committee, Canada.
bullet "Words of Eternal Life," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2003.
bullet "What Is True Religion?" John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2000.
bulletGroup Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
bullet Lectionary Notes, Lent 3, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY.
bullet Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers.
bullet "Sabbath as Delight in Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sabbath," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Exodus 20)
bullet "Two Languages," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Moral Landscape of Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Psalm 19)
bullet "Prophetic Mysticism," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (1 Corinthians 1)
bullet "Through the Maze," The Path of Discipleship, John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009.
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Adults, Lent, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Lent 3, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bulletLight 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.)
bulletA list of links to on-line Bibles and general Bible study resources.
bulletA list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion groups and their homepages.
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.

OnLine Worship and Liturgy Resources

bulletResources and Images on The Text This Week's Lenten Resources page.
bulletLent and Easter links at Rev. Richard J. Fairchild's A Holy Easter.
bulletComplete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
bullet Worship Planning Helps (Lent 3, 2009): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Gathering, Lent 3, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Worship Resources, Lent 3, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Turning the World Upside Down," Lent 3B, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet "Predatory Lending," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches.
bullet Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Lent 3B, 2009. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, The Uniting Church of St James Curtin, ACT.
bullet Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 3B, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
bullet Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 3, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet Liturgies Online, Lent 3, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet "Confronting the Religious Authorities," The Practice of Jesus, Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009.
bullet Sermons and Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
bullet Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
bulletPrayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
bullet Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings, Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases.
bullet Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet A Prayer for Ash Wednesday (and for use in Lent) by Dr. William R.G. Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
bulletPrayers of the People, Year B - Lent 3. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
bullet Outside the Box, Lent 3, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker. Other resources for Lent.
bullet Lector's Notes, Lent 3, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
bullet "O God of Wisdom," service prayers, Worship Ways, UCC, 2009.
bullet A Prayer for Lent 3, Stephen Brown, A Place for Prayer.
bullet Benedictions / Commissioning & Blessing, Lent 3, Jeanyne Slettom, Process & Faith.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 15 March, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Offertory Prayers for March, 2009, David S. Bell, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet 21st Century Africana Worship Resources, Lent 3B, 2009, the Rev. Dr. Kwasi Kena, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Worship Resources, Lent 3B, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 3, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. First Scrutiny.
bullet Meditation Prompts and Prayers, Lent 3, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of Enclosure.
bullet Lenten Prayers, Week 3, Thomas Hopko, The Lenten Spring, at journeywithjesus.net.
bullet The Prayer of Saint Patrick, at journeywithjesus.net.
bullet Prayer for Third Sunday of Lent, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2009.
bulletGraphics & Multimedia:
bullet Hermanoleon Clipart, Lent 3B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
bullet Lent 3 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.
bulletClip Art Images: John 2:13-25, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
bullet Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
bullet Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year B index.
bullet CHURCH PowerPoint, Lent 3B, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Turning the World Upside Down," Lent 3B, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet "The Temple in His Bones," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2009.
bulletBulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
bullet SAMUEL, Lent 3, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
bullet Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Lent 3B, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
bullet "Overturning the Economy," reflection by Dorette Saunders, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
bullet Hymns and Music:
bulletOriginal Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
bullet Hymn for Lent 3B, Alan Hinton, 9.8.9.8. ST CLEMENT, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009.
bullet "O Jesus, You Were Born to Be": Lenten Hymn and Study, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: TRURO. United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet "O God, You Write Your Covenant," original hymn by David J. Ourisman. "Readers can feel free to make use of the hymn."
bullet "Star Song," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
bullet Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 3B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
bullet Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Lent 3B, 2009, United Methodist Church GBOD.
bullet Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
bullet Lectionary Hymns, Lent 3B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
bullet Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
bulletThe Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
bullet Traditional Hymns for Blended and Contemporary Worship Volume Two: Lent-Easter, Dean McIntyre, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
bullet Choral Anthem Project, Lent 3B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
bullet Gathering, Lent 3, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Starters for Sunday, 15 March, 2009. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
bullet Together to Celebrate, March 15, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
bullet Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 3, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. First Scrutiny.
bullet Sing for Joy, Lent 3, 2009. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
bullet Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 3B 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
bulletWith Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
bullet Gathering, Lent 3, 2009, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc.
bullet Mustard Seeds, "Turning the World Upside Down," Lent 3B, 2009. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
bullet Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 3, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
bullet "Rules, Rules, Rules," "The Medicine of God," Children's Time, in Sermons and Liturgies. Richard J. Fairchild. (Scroll down in liturgies to find Children's Time.)
bullet Lesson Plans for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Lent, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009.
bullet Proclaiming Faith, Lent 3, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
bullet Ideas and Talks for Lent, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
bulletChildren's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bullet Lectionary Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats.
bulletDrama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
bulletA list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.