Reading and Studying the Text This Week

Texts:
- Illustrated lectionary readings at Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- Roman Catholic Lectionary Readings from the New American Bible.
- Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
- Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
- United Methodist lectionary readings.
- 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.
Images and Movies:
- Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance, with the following themes:
  - Calling the Disciples (Miraculous Draught of Fishes)
  - Miracles
  - Resurrection
- Movies Listed 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.
- WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2019.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- "A Boatload of Fish," D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 5C, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 5C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for February 7, 2010, 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.)
- Text Studies, Epiphany 5C, Diedrik Nelson. (Lutheran)
- Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2016.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2016.
- Stewardship Sermon Starter, Stewardship Now. ELCA, 2013.
- World Hunger Sermon Starters, ELCA, 2013.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2016.
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.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
- Care for Creation Reflections, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2019.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2019.
- Insights with Seitz Podcast, Wycliffe College, 2019,
- Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
- Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2019.
- Theology of Work, 2019.
- Stewardship of Life, 2019.
- Church Health Daily Devotions, Butch Odom, 2019.
- "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2019. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
- Homily Week, 2019.
- At the Edge of the Enclosure, Suzanne Guthrie, 2019.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2019.
- The Reflectionary, images, reflections, activities, Fay Rowland, 2019.
- Sunday Scripture Podcast, Joe Cate and friends, 2019.
- Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 2019
- LectioCast - Homebrewed Christianity, 2019.
- "What I'm Thinking," Eric Anderson, You Tube, RSS, Playlist, 2019.
- "Crackers & Grape Juice," 2019.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2019
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2019.
- 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, 2019.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2019.
- Lectionary Poetry, Scott Barton, 2019.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2019
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2019.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2019.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2019.
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2019
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2019.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2019.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2019.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2019.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2019.
- "Keep Marching to the End," Epiphany 5C, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 essay.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "Come as You Are," Peter Woods, I Am Listening..., 2010.
- "You Never Know What You'll Get," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Epiphany 5, 2007. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- "Vocation," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2016.
- "Why Some People Don't Catch Fish," the Very Rev. Robert Wright, Day 1, 2010.
- "Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time," Mr. Dayton Edmonds, Day 1, 2001.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- 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

Complete Liturgies (includes prayers & hymns):
- Mustard Seeds, "No Experience Necessary / Surprise, Surpise," Epiphany 5C, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Epiphany 5C, 2010, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 5C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 5, 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.
- Lector's Notes, Ordinary 5C, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB. Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (CofE Common Worship)
- Meditation Prompts and Prayers, "Depart from Me," Epiphany 5C. Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure.
- Prayer for Epiphany 5C, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
- Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 5, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist. Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Prayers for Worship, David von Schlichten, Lectionary Homiletics.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
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, Sunday 5C. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- Clip Art, Epiphany 5C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 5:1-11 #2, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- 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.
- Mustard Seeds, "No Experience Necessary / Surprise, Surpise," Epiphany 5C, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
- "Called to Proclaim," reflection by John S. Kerr, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
  - "Voices," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn.
  - Hymns of the Spirit Three, Epiphany 5C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
  - "I Will Sing Praises to My God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  - Psalm 138 set to Lobe den Herren (14 14 11 8) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Hymn and Song Suggestions, Epiphany 5C, 2016, 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.")
  - The Billabong, Epiphany 5C, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
  - Worship Resource Manual, The Moravian Church, Southern Province. Worksheets for planning music in worship: hymns, anthems, solos, organ repertoire suggestions for RCL texts. Direct link to Epiphany 5.
  - Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 5C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 5C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Sing for Joy, Epiphany 5C, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
  - Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  - Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 5, 2013. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Mustard Seeds, "The Rainbow Fish," Epiphany 5C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia. (Scroll down.)
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 5C, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
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.
- Children's Activity Sheets: Activities for Children, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, by Dorothy A. DeBisschop, Great Hill UMC, Seymour, Connecticut. At Bass Mitchell's homiliesbyemail.com.
- 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.