Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Hosea 11:1-11 or Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23
Roman Catholic reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23

Psalm 107:1-9, 43 or Psalm 49:1-12
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 95:1-9

Colossians 3:1-11
Roman Catholic reading: Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11

Luke 12:13-21

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.
  • 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.
  • PCUSA - Lectionary for Sundays and Festivals Scripture Reference, 2007.
• Images and Movies:
  • Images linked at The Text This Week's Art Concordance:
    • Parables
  • Movies listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Justice/Injustice
    • Grace
    • Greed
    • Love
    • Sacrifice
    • Judgment
    • Death/Grief
    • Despair
• 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.
  • Commentary and Spiritual Perspectives. Commentary, historical background, poems and readings. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, Nichole Torbitzky, 2019.
  • "Loving God Back," Kathryn Matthews, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • The Adventurous Lectionary, Bruce Epperly,Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
  • 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.
  • "Inheritance, Greed, and Living toward God," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +11, 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 13, 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 11:1-11 / Ecclesiastes 1:2-14; 2:18-23
  • Psalm 107 / Psalm 49
  • Colossians 3:1-11
  • Luke 12:13-21
• 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
  • "Poor Fool," Matthew Skinner, Dear Working Preacher, 2019.
  • Living by the Word, Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, The Christian Century, 2019.
  • "Rich Toward God," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2019.
  • "Lord, Feed the Hungry," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2019.
  • A Provocation, Richard Swanson, Provoking the Gospel, 2019.
  • "The Real Tragedy of the Story," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2019.
  • "Resisting the Serpentine Whisper," Andrew Prior, 2019. Podcast.
  • "Rich Towards God," Anna Macdonald, Ekklesia Project, 2019.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • "Getting Closer to the Whole Gospel," Hannah Adams Ingram, 2019.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2019.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2019.
  • "Vanity, Vanity," sermon-stories.com, 2019.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • "Christ Is All and In All," Esther Parajuli, Political Theology, 2019.
  • "Greed (Which Is Idolatry)," Connections: Next Sunday Resources, 2019.
  • "Ancient Vines, Ancient Cultures," 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.
  • Fred Horton Lectionary, 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.
  • "Who Am I? Rant vs. Relationship," Walter Brueggemann, ON Scripture, includes discussion questions and video.
  • "God Is Calling. Are We Listening?" Discussion and commentary, RevGalBlogPals, 2016.
  • "Living by the Word," Daniel Schultz, The Christian Century, 2016.
  • "Craving God's Love," Oscaar A Rozo, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • "The Rich Fool and the Saint Francis," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • "The Good Life Revealed," Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • "Profit Sharing," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2016.
  • "This Very Night," 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 Politics of the Mist," Alastair Roberts, Political Theoloogy Today, 2016.
  • "Being Rich Toward God," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
  • "The Beginning of a Holy Sowing," Shannon Schaefer, Ekklesia Project, 2016.
  • "Trump, Clinton, and Hosea," John C. Holbert, "Opening the Old Testament," 2016.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
  • "Rich Fools and Divine Wisdom," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2016.
  • "Vanity, Thy Name Is Mortal," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "What Money Can and Can't Do," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
  • "It's the Name on the Front of the Jersey that Matters," David A. Sánchez, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
  • "Watch Out for Greed!" Pentecost 11, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010.
  • "The Happiness Market," Debra Dean Murphy, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "When Will You Do the Right Thing?" Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • "So It Is," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013. 2010.
  • "The Earthly Good of the Heavenly Mind," Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • "The Politics of Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology 2013.
  • "Hosea and Gomer," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • "The Rich Man and Me," Janet Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • "Wound and Harbor," Larry Patten, 2013.
  • "Talking It Out," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
  • "Money Can't Buy Me Love," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2010.
  • "Storing Up," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "He Had an 'I' Problem," by Barbara Lundblad.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year. 
  • "What If Everyone Did That?" by Rachel May.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year. 
  • "No Salvation Outside the Church," Jason Micheli, Day1, 2019.
  • "Generosity as a Way of Life," The Rev. Alberto Cutié (TEC), Day 1, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
  • "Hosea and Gomer," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
  • "On Securing the Soul," Mary Hinkle Shore, Pilgrim Preaching, 2010.
  • "The Rich Fool," Alyce McKenzie, Patheos, 2010.
  • "Broken Hearted God," the Rev. Mimi Walker, Day 1, 2010.
  • "This Very Day, Our Lives Are Being Demanded," Catherine A. Caimano, Faith and Leadership, 2007.
  • "Then How Do We Live?" the Rev. Dr. Sam Matthews, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Who Am I? Rant vs. Relationship," Walter Brueggemann, ON Scripture, includes discussion questions and video.
  • "Loving God Back," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • "Wealth: Hazmat or Good Gift?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Parables," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Luke)
  • "Stuff-Love," study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Consumerism," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2003. (Luke)
  • 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

• 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, 2019. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2016.
  • Mustard Seeds, "The Things We Leave Behind/God the Loving Parent," Proper 13 / Ordinary 18 / Pentecost 11, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • "Vanity, Thy Name Is Mortal," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2019.
  • "So It Is," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Worship Resources, 11th After Pentecost, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2019.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Pentecost 9, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Ordinary 18, 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 18, 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.
  • Thematic, Intercessory and Scripture Prayers for the RCL, Vanderbilt Divinity Library.
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • "Ringing in Peace," rtf or pdf file of liturgy at Worship Ways.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 107:1-9, 43, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • Prayer for P13C/O18C/P+11, RevGalBlogPals, 2013. 2010.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • 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 18. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Ordinary 18C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Clip Art Images: Luke 12:13-21, Luke 12:13-21 #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.
  • Mustard Seeds, "The Things We Leave Behind/God the Loving Parent," Proper 13 / Ordinary 18 / Pentecost 11, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Dollar Store Childrens Sermons, John Stevens, 2019.
  • "Large Dollar Bills or Necklace Dollar Sign" video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Who Am I? Rant vs. Relationship," Walter Brueggemann, ON Scripture, includes discussion questions and video.
• Hymns & Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "Bigger Barns," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's hymn inspired by Jesus' parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:13-31). Tune: ABERYSTWYTH 7.7.7.7 D ("Jesus, Lover of My Soul" and "Watchman, Tell Us of the Night").
    • Original Hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette: If I Had Only Known, Tune: LEONI 6.6.8.4.D. Copyrighted by the Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, who are happy to give permission to churches and study groups to reprint the hymn (see attachment) for worship.
    • "Down To Earth," "Steadfast Love," Brenton Prigge, New Song.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 13C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "God Is So Good to Us," (Psalm 107), "Listen!" (Psalm 49), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 107:1-9, 43 set to Words of Life (86 86 66 86), Psalm 49:1-12 set to Dix (77 77 77), Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 13C, 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.
    • 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 Proper 13.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • The Billabong, Sunday 18, 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 18C, 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. .rtf file links from the front page at Gathering. (Terms of Use)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • 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):
  • Worshiping with Children, Proper 13, 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," 2019, Union Presbyterian Seminary.
  • Dollar Store Childrens Sermons, John Stevens, 2019.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2016.
  • "Vanity, Thy Name Is Mortal," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "So It Is," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "31 Pairs of Socks," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2019.
  • "Large Dollar Bills or Necklace Dollar Sign" video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 18, 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)
• 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.)
• A list of links to other lectionary-based preaching and worship resources.