Proper 12C / Ordinary 17C / Pentecost +9
July 25, 2010

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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 (NCCB/USCC) from the New American Bible.
  • Lectionary readings from the Episcopal Lectionary: BCP - RCL.
  • Lutheran lectionary readings, Year C, from the ELCA site.
  • United Methodist lectionary readings.
  • Biblical Passages for Mennonite Bulletins, Year C.
  • 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.
  • Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
  • Preaching This Week at WorkingPreacher.org, Luther Seminary, 2010. Commentaries on lectionary readings by Jacqueline E. Lapsley, J. Clinton McCann, Joel LeMon.
  • "Shaped by Prayer," commentary by Kate Huey, ucc.org: Sermon Seeds, lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, bulletin back page, 2010.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives, Ordinary 17, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Preaching Helps (Pentecost +9, 2010). Safiyah Fosua, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Sermon Nuggets, Pentecost 9C, 2010, Lindy Black. Illustrations, humor, questions, quotations.
  • Text Studies, Proper 12, Dan Nelson. (Lutheran)
  • Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 12, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Lexegete, Dave Buehler, Yr. Obdt. Svt., 2010.
  • John Shearman's Lectionary, Pentecost +9, 2010, Post-Modern Sermon and Bible Study Resource, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 17C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
  • "'Eat, Drink, and Be Merry,' Materialism & Consumerism," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Preaching Peace commentary, Jeff Krantz & Michael Hardin.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Ordinary 17, 2010, Russell Pregeant, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith." 2007 reflection, Bruce G. Epperly.
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Starters for Sunday, 25 July, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
• 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:
  • Textweek Blog and Facebook Page: The Text This Week, lectionary discussion & suggested articles on Facebook.
  • "Our Weak Prayer Lives," Peter W. Marty, Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century, 2010.
  • Sermon Brainwave, July 25, 2010. Lectionary podcast featuring Profs. Karoline Lewis, David Lose and Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org.
  • Homiletical Hot Tub, preaching blog at Lectionary Homiletics, 2010.
  • Pastor, Talk To Me About... Lay people's views and questions about each week's texts. At Lectionary Homiletics, 2010. 
  • The Good Word, A Blog on Scripture and Preaching, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2010.
  • Tuesday Lectionary Leanings, "Ask, Seek, Knock Edition," RevGalBlogPals lectionary discussion, 2010.
  • "Shameless," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
  • "'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.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "Ask And It Will Be Given," Ragan Sutterfield, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • "Re-learning to Pray for Today," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
  • "Demanding Faithfulness," Helene Tallon Russell, Charles W. Allen, Marti J. Steussy, Out in Scripture, Human Rights Campaign, 2010. (LGBT)
  • "Daily Bread: Enough for you, for the Community, and for the World," Pastor Sharron R. Lucas, Stewardship of Life Institute, 2010.
  • Lectionary Notes, Proper 12, Rev. Beth Quick, 2010.
  • The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2010.
  • Think About It, Sermon Notes/Themes on current topics with complimentary PowerPoint images, Rev. Dorothy Okray, 2010.
  • Lectionary Ruminations for July 25, 2010, Presbyterian Bloggers, 2010.
  • Daily Reflection, Ordinary 17, Larry Gillick, S.J., Creighton University, 2010.
  • Blogging toward Sunday, Theolog: The Blog of The Christian Century. Current lectionary comments are by William H. Willimon, 2007.
  • Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 12C. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church, 2007.
  • The Christian Century:
    • "On God's Case," Stephanie Frey, 2004.
    • "For the Sake of Ten," Kosuke Koyama, 1989.
    • "A Child Shall Lead Us," Lamin Sanneh. 1989.
  • Sojourners "Living the Word," archives:
    • "Exuberant Gratitude," Walter Brueggemann, "A Season of Generosity and Gratitude," 2010.
    • "Understanding Biblical Violence," Malinda Elizabeth Berry, "Called to Be Prophets," 2007.
    • "Ordinary Bread," Michaela Bruzzese, "Common Like Bread," 2001.
  • Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
  • Sunday by Sunday, Reflections on Stewardship based on the RCL Gospels, Year C. Prepared by the Reverend Michael Pollesel, Stewardship Education Coordinator, Diocese of Ontario.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Fish and Eggs, Snakes and Scorpions," The Rev Dr Graham Walker, Jr, Day 1, 2010.
  • Sample Sermons, Kate Huey, SAMUEL, UCC, 2010.
  • "Praying in a Certain Place," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • Sermons that Work, Proper 12, the Rev. Steve Kelsey, ECUSA, 2010.
  • "Teach Us to Pray," the Rev. Dr. Sam Matthews, Day 1, 2007.
  • "Surprising Teachings on Prayer," Daniel J. Harrington, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2007.
  • Selected Sermon, Proper 12 (RCL), by the Ven. Ben E. Helmer, in Worship that Works, ECUSA, 2007.
  • "Let Us Pray," Dianne Bergant, CSA, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2004.
  • "Knock, Knock!" John R Donahue, SJ, America: The National Catholic Weekly, 2001.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Shaped by Prayer," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, UCC.org, 2010.
  • "No Bystanders," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
  • "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)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Adults, Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 17, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
  • 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):
  • Worship Planning Helps (Pentecost +9, 2010): Worship & Preaching Notes, Hymn Suggestions and Worship Resources from the United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship.
  • Gathering, Pentecost +9, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Worship Resources, July, 2010, Free Resources, Cokesbury Worship Connection. (scroll down)
  • Worship Resources, Proper 12C, John van de Laar, Sacredise.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Prayer," Proper 12 / Ordinary 17 / Pentecost 9, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • "'Eat, Drink, and Be Merry,' Materialism & Consumerism," Resources for Prophetic Worship, Speaking to North Carolina Justice Issues, North Carolina Council of Churches, 2007.
  • Liturgies Online, 9 after Pentecost, by Rev Moira Laidlaw, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Liturgy for the Celebration of Life, Pentecost +9, 2010. Liturgies from a Progressive/Post-Liberal Theology, Revd Rex A.E. Hunt, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 8, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 17, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Liturgy Alive, Ordinary 17, Claretian Publications, Inc., Philippines.
  • Sermons and Liturgies for Year C, Richard J. Fairchild, United Church of Canada.
  • 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Year C - P12/OT17. General intercessions for Sundays and Feasts, by Ormonde Plater, Archdeacon of the [Anglican/Episcopal] Diocese of Louisiana.
  • 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.
  • Proper 12C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
  • Alive with God in the Mystery of Christ, Service Prayers for Pentecost 9, UCC Worship Ways, 2010. (rtf)
  • Starters for Sunday, 25 July, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
  • 21st Century Worship Resources, Pentecost +9, UMC GBOD.
  • Offertory Prayers, Pentecost +9, UMC GBOD.
  • Call to Worship, July 25, 2010, Mary Jane Konings, Timaru, New Zealand.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 17, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
  • "Ask, Seek, Knock," Suzanne Guthrie, At the Edge of the Enclosure, prayers and meditations, 2010.
  • "The Lord's Prayer and Creation Care: A Litany of Confession," Bruce and Carolyn Winfrey, Limestone Presbyterian Church.
  • A Sunday Prayer, Proper 12C, Mompriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
• 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.
  • 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.
  • The Lord's Prayer, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Prayer," Proper 12 / Ordinary 17 / Pentecost 9, 2010. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • CHURCH PowerPoint, Rev. Dorothy Okray. Free PowerPoint slides for Worship Services.
  • Commercial Site: "Shine Your Light," Films/Visual Liturgy based on RCL texts.
  • "No Bystanders," faithelement, various mulitimedia approaches to this week's scripture texts.
• Bulletin Inserts (see also Children's Bulletins, below):
  • SAMUEL at ucc.org: lectionary citations, weekly theme, lectionary texts, commentary and bulletin back page.
  • Scripture Introduction for Bulletin Insert, Pentecost +9, 2010, Rev. John Shearman, Oakville, ON, Canada.
  • "Asking, Seeking, Knocking," reflection by Tenny Thomas, eBulletins reflections, prayer reminders, activity corner, American Bible Society Bible Resource Center, 2010. (.pdf)
• 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, Proper 12C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Shepherd Sounds, Pentecost 9C. Background information for hymns and choral music following the lectionary from the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Austin, Texas, by Eric Mellenbruch and David Zersen.
    • Lectionary Hymns, Pentecost +9, UMC GBOD, 2010.
    • 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.")
    • Liturgical Planning and Music Suggestions, CanticaNova Publications.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Ordinary 17C, National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
    • Sing for Joy, Lectionary 17, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
    • Gathering, Pentecost +9, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
    • Starters for Sunday, 25 July, 2010. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland.
    • Together to Celebrate, Pentecost 9, 2010, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas, Ordinary 17, 2010. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. Español.
• With Children (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • Gathering, Pentecost +9, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2010. (Terms of Use)
  • Lesson Plans That Work, Younger Children / Older Children,  Year C, The Episcopal Church.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 17, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Proclaiming Faith, Ordinary 17, 2010 - exploring the Sunday and Holy Day readings - reflections and young people's activities. Sadlier Publishing.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top 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.