Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Amos 8:1-12 or Genesis 18:1-10a
Roman Catholic reading: Genesis 18:1-10a
United Methodist reading: Amos 8:1-12

Psalm 52 or Psalm 15
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 15:2-5
United Methodist reading: Psalm 52 or Psalm 82

Colossians 1:15-28
Roman Catholic reading: Colossians 1:24-28

Luke 10:38-42

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:
    • Martha and Mary
  • 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.
  • WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2022.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Preaching with the Sciences, homily outlines, outside resources, Catholic Theological Union, 2022.
  • "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2022.
  • Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 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.
  • "Martha's Anxiety: Struggling alone against many things," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2016.
  • "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
  • "Faithful Listeners," Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 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), 2019.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2019.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Robert McDonald, 2019, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
  • Left Behind and Loving It, D. Mark Davis, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab,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, Proper 11, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • 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).
  • Amos 8:1-12 / Genesis 18:1-10a
  • Psalm 52 / Psalm 15
  • Colossians 1:15-28
  • Luke 10:38-42
• 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. 2019.
  • RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 2019. (Usually posted by Tuesday.)11th Hour Preacher Party. (Saturday ideas and sharing.)
  • "Being Whole-Hearted," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2019.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2019.
  • Looking into the Lectionary, The Presbyterian Outlook, 2019. (The best way to get to this is to subscribe - free - from the link or from the front page.)
  • Your Cliche of the Week, 2019.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2019.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Commentary, 2019.
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • "No Comparison," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • Living by the Word, Michael Fick, The Christian Century, 2016.
  • "Death, Injustice, and a Basket of Fruit," Melissa Browning, ON Scripture, 2016. Video & discussion questions included.
  • "Mary and Martha in our Midst," Jim Dahlin, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2016.
  • "Whiteness in Scripture," commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2016.
  • "Rotting Summer Fruits," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2016.
  • "Dwelling in Christ," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "Being and Doing," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2016.
  • "The Center of the Gospel and the Fringe of Culture," Dan Clendenin,Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • A Provocation of the Gospel, Richard Swanson, 2016.
  • "Sitting in the Presence of the Holy: Mary and Martha," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
  • "Ripe Fruit for Faith," Sermon-Stories.com, 2016.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
  • "The Politics of Christ, the Beginning," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • "Distractions," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
  • "Choose Both," Lynn Miller, 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.
  • The Reflectionary, children's activity / sermon illustration, scripture image and reflection, Fay Rowland, 2016.
  • Dear Working Preacher, David Lose, will be posted during the week, 2013.
  • Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013.
  • "Amos," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • Edgy Exegesis, Alyce M. McKenzie, 2013 will be posted during the week.
  • Opening the Old Testament, John C. Holbert, 2013.
  • A Thousand Words of Inspiration, Beth Scibienski, 2013/.
  • Stewardship of Life, Sharron R. Blezard, 2013 will be posted during the week.
  • Church in the World, Steve Godfrey.
  • Dancing with the Word, Janet H. Hunt.
  • Ponderings on a Faith Journey, Bob Cornwall, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • The Painted Prayerbook, Jan Richardson, 2013. (Use of images.)
  • "Mary, Martha, and My Dad," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
  • "Spirituality and the Quest for Justice," lectionary reflections for July 18, Bruce Epperly, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Amos: From Personal Piety to Social Justice," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. 2007 reflection.
  • "Worship: It's About Us," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
  • "Summertime. Is the Livin' Easy?" Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • "Knowing the One Thing," Kyle Childress, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "The Better Part," Paul Tellstrom, Day1, 2016.
  • "Amos," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • Ministry Matters
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
  • "Worried and Distracted," the Rev. Susie B. Smith, Day 1, 2010.
  • "Clearing Away the Psychic Clutter: Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42," Alyce McKenzie, sermon series on Lukan texts, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Mary and Martha," the Rev. Thomas G. Long, Day 1, 2007.
  • "Sermon for Proper 11," the Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold, Day 1, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Death, Injustice, and a Basket of Fruit," Melissa Browning, ON Scripture, 2016. Video & discussion questions included.
  • "Faithful Listeners," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • "Reading God's Creation," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Caring for Creation," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article, "The Book of the Word: Reading God's Creation," Elizabeth Theokritoff. (Colossians 1)
  • "The Christian Way of Knowing," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Where Wisdom is Found," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. (Colossians 1:15-20) Focus article, "The Christian Way of Knowing," Jonathan R. Wilson.
  • "Investing in the Global Age," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Global Wealth," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2007. (Amos 8)
  • "The Mystic and the Church," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Mysticism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2005. (Luke 10)
  • 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

• The Text This Week's Pentecost Resources Page.
• Complete Liturgies (including hymns & prayers):
  • 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, 2016. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2016.
  • Liturgy Outside the Box, Katherine HawkerSelf, 2019.
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
  • "Dwelling in Christ," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • Mustard Seeds, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Austraia, 2019..
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2019.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 7, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • 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.
  • The Billabong, Sunday 16, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 16, 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, NZBP. Common Worship CofE.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • "Welcome the Guest," rtf or pdf file of liturgy at Worship Ways.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas,. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • The Timeless Psalms, Psalm 52, Joan Stott, prayers, and meditations, 2016.
  • 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.
  • Liturgy Outside the Box, Katherine Hawker, 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, Ordinary 16. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 16C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 10:38-42, 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.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Mustard Seeds, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Austraia, 2019..
  • "Jump Rope," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Death, Injustice, and a Basket of Fruit," Melissa Browning, ON Scripture, 2016. Video & discussion questions included.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • God, You Spoke Your Word Through Amos, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, BEACH SPRING 8.7.8.7 D (?God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending")
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Create in Me a Clean Heart," (Psalm 52), "Lord, Who May Dwell in Your Sanctuary?" (Psalm 15), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 52 set to How Great Thou Art (11 10 11 10 10 8 10 8), Psalm 15 set to The Solid Rock (88 88 88) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 11C, 2016, 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, 2016.
    • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
    • 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 Proper 11.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 16, 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.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 16C, 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, 2019. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
    • Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas,. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 11, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2016.
  • Storypath, Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story, Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2019.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2016.
  • "Jump Rope," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • "Dwelling in Christ," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "With Jesus to the Moon and Back," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013, will be posted during the week.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 16, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
  • Ministry Matters.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Weekly Household Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2016.
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
• 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.