Lent 3C
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Isaiah 55:1-9
Roman Catholic
reading: Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15
Episcopal reading (RCL): Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm 63:1-8
Roman Catholic
reading: Psalm 103:1-11
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Roman
Catholic reading: 1 Corinthians
10:1-6, 10-12
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 listed at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
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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.
- Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2019.
- 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, Lent 3, First Scrutiny. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- "Fed by the Glory," Sermon Seeds, etc, Kathryn M. Matthews, 2019.
- Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- Ministry Matters.
- The Adventurous Lectionary, Lent 3, Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2016.
- "Foxes and Hens and those Independent Baby Chicks," Stan Duncan, If You Lived Here You'd Be Home By Now, 2016.
- 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), 2019.
- Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2019.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2019.
- "Theodicy or Hypocrisy?" D Mark Davis, raw translation and exegesis/questions, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
- The Lectionary Lab, Lent 3C, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Lent 3, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Jesus Now, Lent 3C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- Rumors, for March 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.)
- 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. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- 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. 2016.
- Living by the Word, Eric D. Barreto, The Christian Century, 2019.
- Sacredise, 2019.
- Care for Creation Reflections, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2019.
- Your Cliche of the Week, 2019.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2019.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 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.
- Reading in Church & Other Distractions Podcast, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube, 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.
- "Suffering, The Cross, and the Promise of Love," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2016.
- "Longing for More," Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2016.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2016.
- Come and Eat, commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2016.
- "Judgment and Forbearance," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
- If You Lived Here, You'd Be Home by Now, Stan Duncan, 2016.
- "Bearing Fruit," David F. Sellery, 2016.
- "Water from Rocks and Figs from Manure," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2016.
- Prospect, Robert Warren, 2016.
- "How Much Does It Cost?" Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
- "Meditations on Repentence," Andrew Prior, One Man's Web, 2016.
- "This Is Good News?" Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
- "Where Are the Figs?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
- "Where's the Fruit?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
- peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2016.
- "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2016. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
- "Hospital Gowns, Fig Trees, and the Love of God," Modern Metanoia, 2016.
- The Preacher's Study, Jason Haddox, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2016.
- "The Time to Repent," John W. Martens, America, 2016.
- Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
- "When Bad Things Happen," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2013.
- "Hungering for Food that Doesn't Exist," Lent 4C, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010 guest essay by Margalynne Armstrong, 2007 reflection by Dan Clendenin.
- "Sadie, The Prayer Dog," Alyce M McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
- "The Gospel According to Isaiah," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
- "Nurturing the Barren Fig Tree," "The Barren Fig Tree," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
- "The Original Odd Couple," the Reverend C. Earl Mahan, WordsWhen Necessary, 2013.
- "Turn and Confess!" Thomas Beam, 2013.
- "Thirsty," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2013.
- "Craving Evil?" Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
- Christian Leadership Center commentary, Russel E. Saltzman, 2013.
- The Politics of Sequester, David Ensign, Political Theology, 2013.
- "Cultivating Change," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2013.
- "Yours Not Mine (Unless with Yours)," Michael Coffey, 2013.
- "Fig Tree and Burning Bush," Sr. Brenda Peddigrew, RSM, Spirited Reflections, 2013.
- The Worship Closet, Amy Loving, 2013.
- "One More Year," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
- Care for Creation Reflections, Robert Saler, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2013.
- Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2013.
- "Where's the Muck?" Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
- "God's Little Blue Eyed Boy," Neil Chappell, aweirdthing, 2013.
- "How Is It With Your Soul?" Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
- "The Spiritual Practice of Empathy," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010. See also "The Acts of God," commentary on Luke 13:1-9.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- "The Cloud and the Sea," Beth LaRocca-Pitts, Day1, 2016.
- "Spared the Ax," the Rev. Joseph Evans, Day 1, 2013.
- "My Ways Are Not Thy Ways," Frederick Buechner, Buechner Blog.
- Ministry Matters.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
- "Beyond What's Fair," Rev. Dr. Robert Dunham, Day 1, 2010.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "Fed by the Glory," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
- "Walking the Walk (of the Stataions of the Cross)," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) Lent, focus of "Christian Reflection," Baylor University Center of Christian Ethics, 2013. Focus article, "Walking the Walk (of the Stations of the Cross)," Carmen Aceedo Butchert (Luke).
- Proclaiming Faith, discussion, prayer, activities for primary grades, activities, 2013.
- "Anne Dutton as a Spiritual Director," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Women and the Church," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus article: "Anne Dutton as a Spiritual Director," Michael Sciretti. (1 Cor 10)
- "Table Fellowship," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004.
- 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
- Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Lenten Resources page.
- 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.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. (Terms of Use)
- Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
- Mustard Seeds, "The God of Second Chances," Lent 3, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- "Where Are the Figs?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
- Worship Resources, Lent 3C, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2019.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
- "Hold to Hope, Pursue Patience, and Cling to Christ," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- Ministry Matters.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Lent 3C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), 2019.
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Lent 3, 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, Lent 3, 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: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
- "Service Prayers for Lent 3," Worship Ways, UCC.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 3, First Scrutiny. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- The Timeless Psalms: 63:1-8, Lent 3C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
- World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
- Liturgy Link, 2019.
- re: Worship, 2019.
- 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, 2019.
- Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2019
- 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, Lent 3. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
- Clip Art, Lent 3C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 13:1-9, Luke 13:1-9 #2, Exodus 3:1-15, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
- Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
- 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, "The God of Second Chances," Lent 3, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- The Useless Trees, That Rock Is Christ, David J.M. Coleman, YouTube video.
- "Ball and Chain," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- Hymns and Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "God, You Call Us to the Waters." Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: W ZLOBIE LEZY 4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.4.4.7 ("Infant Holy, Infant Lowly"). A new hymn based on Isaiah 55:1-9 and Psalm 63:1-8 was written for The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2016 and available with the music.
- 'All You Who Thirst, Gather Here at the Waters,' Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: O QUANTA QUALIA 11.11.11.11 ("God of Compassion, in Mercy Befriend Us"). A new hymn based on Isaiah 55 was written for The Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2013 and available with the music.
- 'One Day, the News was Grim,' Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: LEONI 6.6.8.4 ("The God of Abraham Praise") A new hymn based on Luke 13:1-11.
- 'O God, I Seek Your Grace,' Text: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, Tune: CARLISLE 6.6.8.6 ("Stand Up and Bless the Lord"). A new hymn based on Psalm 63.
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Lent 3C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "I Will Praise You," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm 63:1-8 set to Dix (77 77 77) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Lent 4, 2019, 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, 2013.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
- The Billabong, Lent 3, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
- 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.
- Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- 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 Lent 3.
- Choral Anthem Project, Lent 3C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Lectionary Hymns, Lent 3C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
- Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2016. (Terms of Use)
- Prayers and Musical Ideas, Lent 3, First Scrutiny. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources, 2019.
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, Lent 3C, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2016.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," 2016, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
- "There's a Prayer for That: He Will Provide the Way," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
- "Hold to Hope, Pursue Patience, and Cling to Christ," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- "Ball and Chain," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- "Where Are the Figs?" Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
- "The Hunter and the Owl," Dianne Deming, Children's Sermons Today, 2013.
- "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
- Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2016. (Terms of Use)
- Ministry Matters.
- Mustard Seeds, "The God of Second Chances," Lent 3, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Lent 3C, 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.)
- Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2016.
- 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.