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Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Hosea 1:2-10 or Genesis 18:20-32
Roman Catholic reading: Genesis 18:20-32
United Methodist reading: Hosea 1:2-10

Psalm 85 or Psalm 138
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 138:1-8
United Methodist reading: Psalm 85

Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19)
Roman Catholic reading: Colossians 2:12-14

Luke 11:1-13

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.
  • ELCIC Worship Planning Calendar, lectionary citations with and without hymn suggestions, text and pdf formats.
  • Free Church version for Baptist, Reformed, and Congregational use Revised Common Lectionary Readings.
  • 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:
    • Prayer
    • Hosea
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Prayer
    • Forgiveness
• 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.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2019.
  • "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
  • "The Pray-er and the Pray-ee at Prayer," D. Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2016.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "Prayerful Disciples," Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 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.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 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, will be posted early in the week.
  • 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 12, 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).
  • Hosea 1:2-10 / Genesis 18:20-32
  • Psalm 85 / Psalm 138
  • Colossians 2:6-19
  • Luke 11:1-13
• 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. 2016.
  • "Who Taught You How To Pray?" Matt Skinner, Dear Working Preacher, 2019.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • RevGalBlogPals commentary and discussion, 2019. (Usually posted by Tuesday.)11th Hour Preacher Party. (Saturday ideas and sharing.)
  • 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.
  • "How Much More?" Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • Living by the Word, Michael Fick, The Christian Century, 2016.
  • "Asking Always," John W. Martens, America, 2016.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2016.
  • "Lord, Teach Us to pray...With Whom Shall We Pray?" Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
  • "Sex, Prayer, and Sodom," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2016.
  • "Prayer Mysteries," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemporary Viewfinder, 2016.
  • "Pain and Hope Together," John C. Holbert, The Peripatetic Preacher, 2016.
  • "When You Pray," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • "Bold," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "The Politics of Divine Judgment and Mercy," Alastair Roberts, Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • "Knock Knock," 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.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
  • "Orienting Ourselves Toward the Divine," Ben Day, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • "'Lord, Teach Us to Pray,'" The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010. "The Scandal of the Particular: Preached at Trinity Church," guest essay by Nora Gallagher, 2007.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "God's Crazy, Mixed Up Family," James Somerville, Day 1, 2016.
  • "Ask For It," 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.
  • "Fish and Eggs, Snakes and Scorpions," The Rev Dr Graham Walker, Jr, Day 1, 2010.
  • "Praying in a Certain Place," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Teach Us to Pray," the Rev. Dr. Sam Matthews, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • Prayerful Disciples, Weekly Seeds., UCC, 2019.
  • "The Lure of Eugenics," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Disability," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2013. Focus article: "The Lure of Eugenics," by Brian Brock. (Psalm 139)
  • "Learning to Pray," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Prayer," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2009. Focus articles: "Learning to Pray," "Lord, Teach Us To Pray," "Exploring the Forms of Prayer." (Luke 11)
  • "Catechism for Suspicious Protestants," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Catechesis," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Colossians 2)
  • "Why Should We Forgive?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Forgiveness," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2001. (Colossians 2)
  • "Restorative Justice," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Peace and War," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 85)
  • 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.

 On Line Worship and Liturgy Resources

• 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.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 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)
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
  • Worship Resources, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 8, 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.
  • Lector's Notes, Ordinary 17, 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. (BCP TEC)
  • 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.
  • "Alive with the Mystery of Christ," 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 85, Joan Stott, prayers, and meditations, 2016.
  • Reflection and history on the Sunday collect, Bosco Peters, Liturgy, 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 17. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 17C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:1-13 #2, 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, "Prayer," Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australa, 2019..
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • When You Are Praying (Jesus? Teaching on Prayer), Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, NEW BRITAIN (CM 8.6.8.6) (Amazing Grace) or CRIMOND (CM 8.6.8.6) (The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want) with links to helpful books on the Lord?s Prayer.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 12C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "I Will Listen to My God," (Psalm 138), "I Will Sing Praises to My God,"  (Psalm 85) lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 85 set by St George's Windsor (77 77 D), Psalm 138 set to Lobe den Herren (14 14 11 8).
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, 2019, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • 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 12.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 17, 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.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 17C, 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 12, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2013.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2016.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2019.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 17, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • On The Chancel Steps children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013, will be posted early in the week.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 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)
  • "Tapered Deck," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • 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, 2019.
  • Activity Sheets for Children, Fun for all Creatures Great & Small, UCC, 2013. (pdf)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Proper 12/Ordinary 17. Word search puzzles in RTF or plain text, by Reg McMillan, St.Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Peterborough, Ontario.
• 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.

• INDEX BY SCRIPTURE
• PODCASTS
• NARRATIVE LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• DAILY LECTIONARY RESOURCES
• FESTIVALS/SPECIAL DAYS (includes Creation)
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF VIOLENCE
• PEACE RESOURCES
• FOR USE IN TIMES OF NATURAL DISASTER

• Year C
• Maundy Thurs Apr 14
• Good Friday Apr 15
• Easter Day Apr 17
• Easter 2 Apr 24
• Easter 3 May 1
• Easter 4 May 8
• Easter 5 May 15
• Easter 6 May 22
• Ascension May 26
• Easter 7 May 29
• Pentecost June 5
  

• Calendars
• YEAR A
• YEAR B
• YEAR C

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