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:
  - Healing
- 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):
- Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
- Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- "Being Blessed," Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2019.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
- Pulpit Fiction, 2019.
- Faith in Process, Robert Gnuse, 2019.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Epiphany 6C, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2019.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2019.
- 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:
- 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. 2019.
- "A Level Plain Perspective," Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2019.
- peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2019.
- Sacredise, 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.
Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- "We Deserve to Weep," Mark Larson, Day 1, 2019.
- "Tree," Frederick Buechner Sermon Illustrations.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Being Blessed," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
- 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):
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
- Sacredise, 2019.
- Mustard Seeds, "Like a Tree/Choices," Epiphany 6C, 2007. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 6C, 2019, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Epiphany 6, 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 6C, 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.
- "Liturgy: prayers reflection," reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, NZPB. Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (TEC BCP USA)
- Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
- 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 6C. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Epiphany 6C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 6:17-26, Luke 6:17-26 #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.
- Bulletin Covers, www.scholia.net. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Emmett, Idaho. Scroll down for Year C index.
- Mustard Seeds, "Like a Tree/Choices," Epiphany 6C, 2007. 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.
Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
  - Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  - 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 6C, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  - Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
  - 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 6.
  - Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 6C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - Lectionary Hymns, Ordinary 6C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
  - 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):
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 6C, 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)
- 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.