Proper 26B/Ordinary 31B/Pentecost 24
November 4, 2018
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Ruth 1:1-18
or Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Roman Catholic reading: Deuteronomy 6:2-6
United Methodist reading: Ruth 1:1-18
Psalm 146
or Psalm 119:1-8
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm
18:2-51
United Methodist reading: Psalm 146
Hebrews 9:11-14
Roman Catholic
reading: Hebrews 7:23-28
Reading and Studying the Text This Week
- Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible (NCCB/USCC).
- 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:
- Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
- 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.
- Working Preacher, commentary, podcast, app, etc., Luther Seminary, 2018.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
- Faith in Process, 2018.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Pentecost 23, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2018.
- Starters for Sunday. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
- Ministry Matters.
- Pulpit Fiction, plus podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2015.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, illustration ideas.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS).
- "The Law Prioritized and Relativized," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2012.
- The Lectionary Lab, Proper 26B, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2012.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Dr. Bruce Sweet.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 26, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper 26B. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for November 1, 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.
- 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. 2015.
- "For All the Saints," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2018.
- "When Jesus Weeps," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2018.
- "Grandmother," 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.
- A Plain Account Wesleyan Commentaries, 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.
- "Unity: The Spirituality of Jesus's High Priestly Prayer," Rian Adams, 2018.
- Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2018.
- Theology of Work, 2018.
- Church Health Daily Devotions, Butch Odom, 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.
- "Saintly Activity," Karoline Lewis, WorkingPreacher, 2015.
- "The Politics of the Greatest Commandment," Amy Allen, Political Theology Today, 2015.
- "The Interpretation of Love," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2015.
- "Love and Change," Katie Munnik, Presbyterian Record, 2015.
- "The First Commandment(s)," Stan Duncan, If You Lived Here You'd Be Home by Now, 2015.
- "Past, Present and Future," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2015.
- "Telling the Story," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2015.
- "Commandments and the Kingdom," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2015.
- "Living by Heart," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2012.
- "First Things First," Heather Carlson, Ekklesia Project, 2012.
- "Just Another Horse Race," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2012.
- "Not Far from the Kingdom," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2012.
- "The Power of Devotion," John Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2012.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- "Love," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Ministry Matters.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Wherever You Go," Weekly Seeds, UCC.
- "Ruth: Resident Alien with a Face," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Immigration," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008.
- "Who's Hungry and Who Cares?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 146
- 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 Pentecost 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.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc,. (Terms of Use)
- Ministry Matters,.
- Mustard Seeds, "Choosing to Love/Feeling Like an Alien," Proper 26, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 31, 2012, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Ordinary 31, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- 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.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 31, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 146, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2015.
- 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. .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.
- Prayers of the People, Richard J. Einerson, sample prayers from Prayers of the People: Pastoral Prayers for Worship and Personal Devotion.
- Commentary on collect for Proper 26, Bosco Peters, 2015.
- Liturgy Link, 2018.
- re: Worship, 2018.
- Point of Contact - Where Life and Worship Intersect, Julie Gvillo, Call to Worship is published on Tuesday mornings. The Confession piece is published on Wednesday mornings. And the Prayers of the People is published on Friday mornings.
- Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers, 2018.
- Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2018
- Engage Worship, 2018.
- Graphics and Multimedia (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Art in the Christian Tradition, Jean and Alexander Heard, Vanderbilt Divinity Library. Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial ShareAlike 3.0 License.
- HermanoLeón Clipart, Ordinary 31B. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art Images: Mark 12:28-34, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Ordinary 31 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.
- "Love God, Love Neighbor," Faith Element Discipleship System, "Setting the Bible Free," 2012.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Mustard Seeds, "Choosing to Love/Feeling Like an Alien," Proper 26, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- “When Waters Roar and Foam,” Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, is a hymn inspired by Jesus’ teaching to love our neighbors and to support relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy 2012, Tune: LEONI 6.6.8.4 (“The God of Abraham Praise”)."
- Abraham Journeyed to a New Country, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, BUNESSAN 5.5.5.4 D (?Morning Has Broken?), A hymn for the church's ministry with immigrants.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 26B, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord My Soul!" (Psalm 146), Psalm 119, lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 146 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86), Psalm 119:1-8 set to He Leadeth me (LMD).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 26B, 2015, 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, 2012.
- 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, Sunday after All Saints. 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 and Song Suggestions, Pentecost 22, 2009, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- 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.
- 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.
- Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 31B, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Sing for Joy, Lectionary 31, 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, 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)
- Together to Celebrate, 2015, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Proper 26B, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2012.
- Dollar Store Childrens Sermons, John Stevens, 2018.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," Union Presbyterian Seminary.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Ministry Matters.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2015. (Terms of Use)
- Mustard Seeds, "Choosing to Love/Feeling Like an Alien," Proper 26, 2015. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "The Most Important Part," Children's Sermon from Sermons4kids.com.
- 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.
- 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.
