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Liturgy of the Passion B
April 5, 2009
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Lessons below for study links and resources:
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Roman
Catholic reading: Isaiah 50:4-7
Psalm 31:9-16
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm
22:8-24
Philippians 2:5-11
Roman
Catholic reading: Philippians 2:6-11
Mark 14:1 - 15:47
or Mark 15:1-39, (40-47)
Roman Catholic reading: Mark 14:1 - 15:47
or Mark 15:1-39
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Texts:
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Images and Movies:
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Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie
Concordance, with the following themes:
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Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary,
2009. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Charles L. Aaron, Jr.,
Nancy Koester, C. Clifton Black, N. Clayton Croy. |
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Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives,
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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Comments (commentary) and
Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican
Diocese of Montreal. |
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"Into Jerusalem,"
Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2009. |
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Girardian
Reflections on the Lectionary, Palm/Passion Sunday, by Paul Nuechterlein &
Friends. |
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Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary,
Palm/Passion Sunday, 2009, Paul Nancarrow,
"...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." |
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Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin. |
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Preaching Helps (Palm/Passion
Sunday, 2009). United Methodist Church
General Board of Discipleship. |
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Commentary and Reflections,
Liturgy of the Passion B,
Lawrence Moore, Disclosing New Worlds, 2009. |
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"Journey's End,"
Palm/Passion Sunday, 2009, Sea Raven, Liberal Christian Commentary. |
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Jesus Now,
Palm Sunday. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith
Futures Jesus Then & Now. |
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Palm Sunday: A Time for Preaching or Storytelling? Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2006. |
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Sermon Nuggets,
Palm Sunday, 2009, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor,
questions, quotations. |
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Rumors,
for April 5, 2009, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense
of humor." |
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Liberal Lectionary Analysis,
Lent 6B,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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Readings, Analysis of
Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church
of the Nazarene.) |
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SAMUEL,
Palm/Passion Sunday, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Studies, Lent 6B, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran) |
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Lectionary Study,
Palm Sunday, Dr. Robert Linthicum, Partners in
Urban Transformation, 2009. |
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"Holy Week
Begins,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009. |
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Lists of recommended
articles available with
ATLAS subscription for these texts:
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Lectionary Reflections, Discussions & Weblogs:
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"Take a Donkey," Donna Schaper,
Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century,
2009. |
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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. |
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Tuesday Lectionary
Leanings, Palm Sunday Edition, RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion,
2009. |
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Sermon Starters,
Lent, 2009, Mark Nakagawa, United Methodist
Church Circuit Rider. |
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"Palms or
Passion?" Mona West, Greg Carey, Jen Glass,
Out In Scripture: An Honest Encounter Between Our
Lives and the Bible, Human Rights Campaign, 2009. (LGBT perspective) |
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The
Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo,
Progressive Theology Weblog, 2009. |
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This Sunday's Readings,
Palm Sunday, Martin Warner, Church Times, 2009. |
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"Si, se puede!"
Elizabeth Morris Downie,
"Proclaiming Gospel Justice: Reflections on the Scriptures and Progressive
Spirituality," The Witness,
2006. |
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"He's
No Friend of Caesar!"
The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey
with Jesus Foundation, 2009.
2006
reflection. |
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Daily Reflection,
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2009. |
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"Alone,"
Charlene E. Fairchild, Collects, Comments and Conversation. |
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"Running on Empty," Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life
Institute, ELCA, 2009. |
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Articles at The
Christian Century:
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| "Living the Word," at Sojourners:
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"Liberated for Freedom,"
Michaela Bruzzese, "Believing What's True,"
2009. |
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"The Messiah, Indeed," Robert Roth, "Secrets
Uncovered," 2006. |
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"The Nameless Anointer," Lauren F. Winner, "Journeying
toward Resurrection,"
2003. |
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Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other
resources. |
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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. |
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| Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
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Nine Sermons
for Palm/Passion Sunday, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from
Seattle. |
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"Invasion!" Palm Sunday B,
Revd Kristin Ofstand, Thurso United Reformed Church,
Disclosing New Worlds, 2009. |
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Selected Sermon,
Palm Sunday (RCL), the Rev. Kirk Alan Kubicek, in Worship
that Works, ECUSA, 2009. |
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"Love
Poured Out," the Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler, Day 1, 2006. |
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"Still Our Hero," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic
Weekly, 2003. |
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"Walking the Walk," John R. Donahue, SJ, America: The
National Catholic Weekly, 2000. |
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Lectionary Notes,
Palm/Passion Sunday, Rev. Beth Quick and the Lectionary Chat
Group Bible Study of St. Paul's UMC, Oneida, NY. |
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Banquet of the Word, Bible Study Based on the Sunday Readings, by Rev. Thomas Welbers. |
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"Beneath the Cross"
The Path of Discipleship,
John and Robin McCullough-Bade, Daily
Discipleship Bible Study, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, 2009. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Adults, Palm Sunday, Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009. |
| 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.) |
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A
list of links to on-line Bibles
and general Bible study resources. |
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A list of links to scholarly and preaching discussion
groups and their homepages. |
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A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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Resources and Images on The Text This Week's
Holy Week Resources page. |
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Lent and Easter links at Rev. Richard J.
Fairchild's A
Holy Easter. |
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Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
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Worship Planning Helps (Palm/Passion
Sunday, 2009): Worship & Preaching
Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist
Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Planning Helps and Resources for Palm/Passion Sunday, United
Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship. |
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Worship Resources,
Palm/Passion Sunday, 2009, Free Resources, Cokesbury
Worship Connection. |
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Palm/Passion Sunday, The Rev. Thomas L. Weitzel, ELCA. |
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Lectionary Liturgies,
Palm/Passion Sunday, 2009, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). |
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Worship
and Liturgy Resources, Passion/Palm Sunday, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in
Australia. |
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Palm
Sunday service resource: Sunday of the Passion with the Liturgy
of the Palms, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. |
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Palm/Passion Sunday worship, procession, Eucharist. Lisa Frenz.
Scroll down to Holy Week index. |
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Liturgies
Online, Palm/Passion, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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"The
First Holy Week,"
The Practice of Jesus,
Bill Fletcher, Aotearoa-New Zealand, 2009. |
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Sermons and
Liturgies for Year B, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada. |
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Liturgical
Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova
Publications. |
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Prayers, Prefaces, Litanies, etc:
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Laughing Bird
Liturgical Resources, by Nathan Nettleton, South Yarra
Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia. Prayers, blessings,
Eucharistic prefaces and scripture paraphrases. |
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Resources:
Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies
by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia. |
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A
Prayer for Ash Wednesday (and for use in Lent) by Dr. William R.G.
Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia. |
| Prayers of the People, Year B -
Sunday
of Passion/Palm Sunday. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by
Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana. |
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Lector's Notes,
Passion Sunday/Palm Sunday, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish,
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this
week's lectionary texts to the congregation. |
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Outside the Box,
Passion/Palm Sunday, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by
Katherine Hawker. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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"Liturgy: prayers reflection",
reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New
Zealand. |
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A
Prayer for Passion Sunday, Rev. Stephen Brown, A Place for
Prayer, 2009. |
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Meditation Prompts and Prayers,
Sunday of the Passion, 2009. Suzanne Guthrie, At the End of
Enclosure. |
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Sunday Prayer, mompriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2009. |
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| Graphics & Multimedia:
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Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins,
below):
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SAMUEL,
Palm/Passion Sunday, 2009, at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary
and bulletin back page. |
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Scripture
Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Lent 6B,
Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada. |
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"A Celebration with Palms: Remembering Jesus' Passion,"
reflection by Jacqueline Sapiie,
eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center. |
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Hymns and Music:
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Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
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Lectionary Hymns,
Passion/Palm Sunday, 2009, United Methodist Church GBOD. |
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Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with
lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for
the Sunday Lectionary.") |
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Lectionary
Hymns, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians. |
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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. |
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Choral Anthem Project,
Passion (Palm) Sunday, National Association of
Pastoral Musicians. |
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Together
to Celebrate, Passion Sunday, 2009, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia.
Contemporary Christian Music resources. |
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Prayers and Musical Ideas,
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2009. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings.
Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. |
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With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
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Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity,
Passion Sunday, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary
by Larry Broding. |
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Proclaiming
Faith, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, 2009 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings -
reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing. |
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Ideas and
Talks for Lent, Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland. |
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Lesson Plans
for Small Congregations, Younger Children & Older Children, Palm
Sunday,
Year B, The Episcopal Church, 2009. |
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| Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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Lectionary
Puzzles by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough,
Ontario. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text (html) formats. |
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| Drama (see listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
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A list of links to other
lectionary-based preaching and worship resources. |
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