Proper 5C / Ordinary 10C / Pentecost +3
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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:
- Commentary, Exegesis & Sermon Preparation (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- 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, 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, 2016.
- Pulpit Fiction, with podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2016.
- Exegesis, Ordinary 10, Timothy P. Schehr, The Athenaeum of Ohio, Mount St Mary's Seminary, 2016.
- "Voice of the Silenced," Kathryn M. Matthews, Sermon Seeds, UCC, 2016.
- "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2016.
- Ministry Matters, 2016.
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2016.
- Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2016.
- Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
- This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2016.
- Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2016.
- "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2013.
- Evangelectionary, Bruce Laverman, Evangelism Connections, 2013.
- The Lectionary Lab, Pentecost +3, the Rev'ds Dr. John Fairless and Delmer Chilton (aka "Two Bubbas and a Bible"), 2013. Lectionary Lab Live podcast.
- Process and Faith Lectionary Commentary, David Grant Smith, 2013, "...bringing process-relational thought to people of faith."
- Son of Nain, John Jewell, Lectionary Tales, 2013.
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary, Proper 5, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
- Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
- Jesus Now, Proper (Ordinary) 10C. Lectionary, study and worship resources from Faith Futures Jesus Then & Now.
- 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.
- "When Jesus Shows Up," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
- Living by the Word, Mihee Kim-Kort, The Christian Century, 2016.
- "The Miracle of the Mundane," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
- "An Amazinng Partnership with God," James Alexander Forbes, Jr., ON Scripture. Includes discussion questions and video.
- "The Compassion of Jesus," Caleb Tabor, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
- "Mercy's Healing," John W. Martens, America: The National Catholic Reporter, 2016.
- "Widows and Prophets," Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2016.
- "Changed Hearts (and minds)," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2016.
- The Preacher's Study, John W.B. Hill, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2016.
- "Who's Dead? That's the Question," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
- "The Only Miracle that Counts," David Sellery, 2016.
- "Raising Dead Sons," Nancy Rockwell, The Bite in the Apple, 2016.
- "The unfolding story of God in small spaces," Robert Warren, Prospect, 2016.
- "Called from Death to Life," Sharron R. Blezzard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
- The Reflectionary, Fay Rowland, 2016.
- "Draughting Theology," Steve Pankey, 2016. Daily reflections and study for Sunday.
- Prison Lectionary (reflections by persons incarcerated in US prisons), 2016.
- Homily Week, 2016.
- "Endlesss Supply," Jerry Carpenter, Weimar Wanderings, 2016.
- "Is There Really Room at the Table?" Journey to Penuel, 2016.
- "And Jesus Gave Him to His Mother..." Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
- peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2016.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2016.
- A Prayer, Andrew King, A Poetic Kind of Place, 2016.
- "In Nain," Scott L. Barton, Lectionary Poetry, 2016.
- "Through Christ Alone," Thomas Beam, 2016.
- "How Did Jesus Know?" Larry Pattten, 2016.
- Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2016.
- Pray As You Can, Reflections, commentary, prayer, poems, etc., Kym Harris, Diocese of Rockhampton, 2016.
- Lectio Divina Podcast, Todd Spencer, 2016.
- 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, 2016.
- Break Open the Word, Michael T. Hiller, 2016.
- One Little Word, David J. Risendal, 2016.
- Hitchhiker's Guide to the Bible, Andy Doyle, Episcopal Diocese of Texas, 2016.
- The River of Life, Loddon Mallee UCA Presbytery Blog, 2016.
- Sunday's Child, Daily Lectionary and Reflections on Scripture and World, Una Malachica, 2016.
- Weekly Reflections on the Christian Faith (lectionary texts), conversations between Mark Smith and David Owen, England Public School Chaplains. 2016
- Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Dialogue, Wesley White, 2016.
- Living the Lectionary, Daily RCL reflections, Pr. Phil Heinze, Fort Worth, TX, 2016.
- The Preacher's Exchange - First Impressions and Homilias Domincales / Homilias Breves. Jude Siciliano, O.P., 2016.
- SacraConversazione, discussion of the texts in terms of traditions of interpreters, from a postmodern perspective, 2016.
- COSLC Grace Notes, Pastor Dan Bollerud, Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Anchorage, AK. Meditations & poetry, 2016.
- Lectionary Scripture Notes, Dr. Norman Beck, 2016.
- "You Do Not Need to Understand Healing to Be Healed," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
- "Women, Work, and the Word," Eric D. Barreto, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
- "Jesus and the widow of Nain," Pentecost 3, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013.
- "The Heart of the Healer," Alyce Mc Kenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
- "Love Your Bible, But Watch Out!" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2013.
- "I Get Knocked Down..." Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- "No Formulas," Rick Morley, 2013.
- Finding Shalom, Steve Godfrey, Church in the World, 2013.
- "Rise," Jan Richardson, The Painted Prayerbook, 2013. (Use of images.)
- "but joy comes in the morning," Suzanne Guthrie, Soulwork toward Sunday: At the Edge of the Enclosure, 2013.
- "Where Are Your Credentials?" Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
- "One Day at a Time," Beth Scibienski, A Thousand Years of Inspiration, 2013.
- "Two widows, two windows into grace!" Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2013.
- Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2013.
- Preacher's Study, John W.B. Hill, the Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2013.
- "A Place of Holy Mystery," Neil Chappell, a weird thing, 2013.
- "The Prophetic Word," Thomas Beam, 2013.
- Lectionary Notes, Beth Quick, 2013.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- "Funeral Interrupted," Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
- Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2013.
- "Finding a Discourse for Living," Christopher Burkett, PreacherRhetorica, 2013.
- "Put Your Behind in Your Past," Steve Goodier, Life Support System, 2013.
- "Extra/Ordinary Time," David Lose, Working Preacher, 2010.
- "True Grace for Real Sin: The Message of Paul to the Galatians," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2010.
- Paying Attention, Melissa Band Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
- "All Things Shining," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- Dylan's Lectionary Blog, Proper 5C. Biblical Scholar Sarah Dylan Breuer looks at readings for the coming Sunday in the lectionary of the Episcopal Church.
- The Saturday Night Theologian, Exegesis of Word and World, Tod O.L. Mundo, Progressive Theology Weblog, 2007.
- Desperate Preacher's Site: sermons, discussions, liturgical material and other resources.
- Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked
in listings at top of page):
- "Resurrection Phobia," Emily Heath, Day 1, 2016.
- "Walking with Jesus," by Will Willimon. A Sermon for Every Sunday. Video sermons from America's best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
- "You Do Not Need to Understand Healing to Be Healed," sermon discussion from Frederick Buechner, Frederick Buechner Blog.
- "Love in Transformation," the Rev. Shelley McDade (TEC), Day 1, 2013.
- Ministry Matters, 2016.
- "A People without Boundaries," the Rev. Matt Seddon, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network, 2013.
- Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2016.
- "Turning Points," the Rev. Dr. Stephen Hayner, Day 1, 2010.
- "From Procession to Party," the Rev. Dr. Kim Buchanan, Day 1, 2007.
- Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
- "The Changing Paths," Faith Element, 2016. Podcast.
- "An Amazinng Partnership with God," James Alexander Forbes, Jr., ON Scripture. Includes discussion questions and video.
- "Unlikely Help," Faith Element, 2013.
- "Voice of the Silenced," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2016.
- Bible Study, Proper 5C 2013, Dorian Del Priore, Sewanee, Sermons that Work, Episcopal Digital Network.
- Faith Lens, ELCA, on sabbatical until fall.
- "Who's Hungry and Who Cares?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Food and Hunger," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2004. (Psalm 146)
- "Singing with the Psalter," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Singing Our Lives," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2006. (Psalm 30)
- 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
- 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, 2016.
- 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)
- Mustard Seeds, "Dare to Make a Difference/God is Forever Faithful," Proper 5 / Ordinary 10 / Pentecost 3, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2016.
- Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
- Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
- Worship Resources, Third After Pentecost, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2016.
- "I Get Knocked Down..." Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- LCA Worship Planning Page, Pentecost +3, "Everything lay-readers need to prepare worship."
- "Called from Death to Life," Sharron R. Blezzard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
- Ministry Matters, 2016.
- Lectionary Liturgies, Proper 5, 2013, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Worship and Liturgy Resources, Trinity, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
- Liturgy for Ordinary Time, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand.
- 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 10, 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.
- Proper 5C, prayers and litanies, Katherine Hawker, Outside the Box.
- "Liturgy: prayer reflection", reflections on the collect at the Eucharist, Rev. Bosco Peters, New Zealand. (Common Worship CofE, Te Pouhere/ANZAC Sunday)
- Prayer for Proper 5C / Ordinary 10C/ Pentecost +2, RevAbi, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
- Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2016.
- The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 146, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
- "God Keeps Faith Forever," rtf or pdf file of liturgy at Worship Ways.
- Confession RCL, Bill Wessner, 2013.
- Call to Worship, Mary Jane Konings, 2013.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- A Prayer for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, Stephen Brown, Prayers from the Closet, 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.
- Commentary on collect for Ordinary 10, Bosco Peters, Liturgy.
- Liturgy Link, 2016.
- Reclaim Weekly Worship Prayers.
- Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 2016
- Engage Worship, 2016.
- Prayers of the People, Blessing/Benediction, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2016.
- 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.
- Clip Art Images: Luke 7:11-17, 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, "Dare to Make a Difference/God is Forever Faithful," Proper 5 / Ordinary 10 / Pentecost 3, 2013. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
- Jesus raises the widow's son at Nain, audio telling, story in episodes, graphic, audio and written commentaries. Go Tell Communications, Biblical Storytelling for the Global Village, 2010.
- "Glow Bracelets," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- "Unlikely Help," Faith Element, 2013.
- Church Galleries sample - free powerpoint download for this week's lectionary scripture(s).
- Visual Theology, Faithful Images, Dave Perry, reflections and images usually tied to RCL texts.
- Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
- "An Amazinng Partnership with God," James Alexander Forbes, Jr., ON Scripture. Includes discussion questions and video.
- Hymns & Music:
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- "Christ, You Are Life," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's hymn based Jesus' raising the widow's son at Nain (Luke 7:11-17) and forgiving a sinful woman (Luke 7:36-50). Tunes: LYONS 10. 10. 11. 11 ("O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!") and HANOVER ("Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim").
- Hymns of the Spirit Three, Proper 5C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
- Psalm Settings:
- "Salmo 146," musical response by Henry Reynolds Neira, Tune: ENGELBERG.
- "Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord My Soul!" (Psalm 146), "I Will Exalt You!" (Psalm 30), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
- Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms: Psalm 146 set to St Thomas (SM 66 86), Psalm 30 set to Greensleeves (87 87 67 67).
- Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
- Hymn and Song Suggestions, Proper 5C, 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, 2013.
- Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2016.
- 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.
- 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 5.
- Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
- Sing for Joy, Lectionary 10, 2007. Choral reflections on this week's lectionary readings, St. Olaf College.
- 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)
- Together to Celebrate, 2016, David MacGregor, Uniting Church in Australia. Contemporary Christian Music resources.
- Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
- Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
- With Children (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
- Worshiping with Children, 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, 2016.
- "I Get Knocked Down..." Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
- "Called from Death to Life," Sharron R. Blezzard, 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.
- "Not sitting around," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
- "Glow Bracelets," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
- 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)
- Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Ordinary 10, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
- Ministry Matters, 2016.
- Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual
scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
- Weekly Household Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
- CatholicMom.com: Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, and Word Search based on weekly gospel text.
- 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 5/Ordinary 10. 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.
