Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Acts 5:27-32
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 5:12-16

Psalm 118:14-29 or Psalm 150
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 118:2-24
United Methodist reading: Psalm 150

Revelation 1:4-8
Roman Catholic reading: Revelation 1:9-11, 12-13, 17-19

John 20:19-31

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:
    • Resurrection
    • Thomas
    • Christ Enthroned
    • Revelation
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Resurrection
    • Faith
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Seeing/Not Seeing
    • Conversion
• 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 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.
  • Process and Faith Commentary, Bruce Epperly, 2019.
  • "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 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.
  • Pulpit Fiction, podcast. Reflections of lectionary text, pop culture, current events, etc. Robb Mc Coy and Eric Fistler, 2019.
  • "Love's Disruptive Witness," Sermon Seeds, Kathryn M. Matthews, UCC, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Weekly Worship. Thoughts on Readings, Prayers & Hymn Suggestions. Office for Worship, Doctrine and Artistic Matters, Church of Scotland, 2019.
  • This Week at PreachingIllustrations.com, 2019.
  • Social Justice Lectionary, Bruce Sweet, 2019.
  • "Breath, Touch, Sight and Faith," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Easter 2, 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, Easter 2, by Paul Nuechterlein & Friends.
  • Rumors, for April 11, 2010, Ralph Milton, "Sermon helps for preachers with a sense of humor." (Final edition.)
  • Readings, Analysis of Texts and Preaching Paths, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute. (Church of the Nazarene.)
  • "Octave of Easter" / Low Sunday, Wikipedia.
  • "Low Sunday," The Catholic Encyclopedia, New Advent.
  • "Low Sunday," Ronald Knox, The Epistles and the Gospel.
• 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).
  • Acts 5:27-32
  • Psalm 118 / Psalm 150
  • Revelation 1:4-8
  • John 20:19-31
• 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.
  • Living by the Word, April Yamasaki, The Christian Century, 2019.
  • "Linger a Little," Karoline Lewis, Working Preacher, 2019.
  • Provoking the Gospel, Richard Swanson, 2019.
  • "Must Be Thomas," discussion and commentary at RevGalBlogPals, 2019. 11th Hour Preacher Party.
  • "This Is My Body," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2019.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2019.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • "Seeing and Believing, the Faith of 'Doubting' Thomas," Stan Duncan, Home by Now, Stan Duncan, 2019.
  • "On Scars and Stories, Doubt and Faith Once More," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2019.
  • "Truthful Thomas," Andrew Prior, 2019.
  • "As My Father Has Sent Me," Alastair Roberts, 2019.
  • "The Art of Discernment," Jana Bennett, Ekklesia Project, 2019.
  • "Living in the Center," Connections: Next Sunday Resources, 2019.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, John vandeLaar 2019.
  • "Sucking Wind," Kim Jenne, Modern Metanoia, 2019.
  • Fred Horton Lectionary Commentary, 2019.
  • A Plain Account, Wesleyan Commentary, 2019.
  • "As Bird Is My Witness," 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.
  • Care for Creation Reflections, Lutherans Restoring Creation, 2019.
  • Your Cliche of the Week, 2019.
  • Richard Bryant, Food for Thought, 2019.
  • "Imperceivable," 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.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • Radical Discipleship.Net, "The Wild Lectionary," curated by Laurel Dykstra.
  • Earthkeeper's Preaching, 2019.
  • Theology of Work, 2019.
  • 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.
  • 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, 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.
  • "Blessed Doubt," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2016.
  • "Resurrection is Relationship," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • The Politics of Reconciliation, Mark Davis, Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • "Lighten Up and Let Loose the Praise," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • "Touching Faith," Melissa Bane Sevier, 2016.
  • "Doubting Thomas...Or Not!" Marshall A. Jolly, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • "Stop doubting anad start believing. Stop fearing start sharing peace," Peter Lockhart, A Different Heresy, 2016.
  • "Easter Commission," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
  • "A Rejected Stone?" John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2016.
  • "The Disciple of Doubt," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • peaceonjustice, Barbara Born, 2016.
  • "Seeing and Believing," Eric Smith, LECTiO, 2016.
  • "Belief and Doubt and Forgiveness of Sins," Janet H. Hunt, 2016.
  • "Act and Believe," Sermon Stories, 2016.
  • "Blessed Are You Who Have Not Seen," Glenn Monson, Law and Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
  • "Thomas and the Bubonic Plague," 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.
  • "Remembering Rosa Parks: The Radical Faith of a Rebel Christian," Easter 2, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010 reflection. 2007 reflection.
  • "Order of St. Thomas," Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • "Easter for Doubters: The Unexpected Faith of Thomas," David R Henson, Edges of Faith, 2013.
  • "The Never-Ending Story," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
  • "Locked In And Locked Out," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "Doubt, Belief, and Life in Jesus' Name," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • "Oh Hopscotch and Crocuses and Doubting Thomas Once More," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • "Can't figure out how to keep Jesus from showing up," Bob Stuhlmann, Stories from a Priestly Life, 2013.
  • "Faithful Witness," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • "Recognizing and Commissioning," Christopher Burkett, Preacher Rhetorica, 2013.
  • "Thoughts on the Day After Easter," Bruce Maples, 2013.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, 2013.
  • "It's Not about Thomas," David Lose, WorkingPreacher.org.
  • "Speaking Out," Mark Ryan, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "Seeing is Believing," Melissa Band Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
  • "The Importance of Being Uncertain," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Believe Resurrection: Live Resurrection," by Rich Voelz (2019).  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.  Manuscript available!
  • "What It Means to Believe," by Amy Butler (2016).  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.
  • "Believing Is Seeing," Peter Marty, Day 1, 2016.
  • "The Seeing Heart," Frederick Buechner, Buechner Blog.
  • "Opening Day," the Rev. Matthew Gaventa, Day 1, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
  • "Trust Jesus and Elvis," the Rev. Susan Sparks, Day 1, 2010.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Love's Disruptive Witness," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • "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)
  • "The Beloved Disciple," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Friendship," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (John 20)
  • "The Art of Final Judgment," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Revelation 1)
  • 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

• Complete Liturgies and General Worship Planning Resources:
  • Preaching Helps and Worship Resources, Rev. Dawn Chesser, Taylor Burton-Edwards, Dean McIntyre, Prayers, Lectionary Hymns, United Methodist Church General Board of Discipleship, 2019.
  • Life in Liturgy, Disciples of Christ, 2019.
  • Taking Worship Home, Breen Sipes, Tri-Saints Lutheran Parish, 2016.
  • Gathering, from the United Church of Canada. Includes sermon seeds, liturgical ideas, "with children," hymn suggestions, choral suggestions etc, 2019. (Terms of Use)
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, John vandeLaar 2019.
  • Worship Resources, Easter 2, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters, 2019.
  • "Doubt, Belief, and Life in Jesus' Name," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 2C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Mustard Seeds, "Love in Spite of the Shadow of a Doubt," Easter 2, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 2, by Rev David Beswick, Uniting Church in Australia.
• 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.
  • Lector's Notes, Easter 2, Gregory Warnusz, Saint Jerome Parish, Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Notes and commentary for those reading this week's lectionary texts to the congregation.
  • Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Outside the Box, litanies, poems and prayers written for the local church, by Katherine Hawker.
  • "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.
  • 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, 2019.
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 118:14-29, Easter 2C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2013.
  • 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.
  • Commentary on the collect for Easter 2, 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.
  • Liturgical Resources, (Ir)revBrent, 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, Easter 2. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art Images: John 20:19-31, John 20:19-31, 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.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "When Thomas Heard from Jesus," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's hymn celebrating the all of the biblical stories about Thomas, his growing faith and ours. Tune: AURELIA 7.6.7.6 D ("The Church's One Foundation").
    • "Your Word is Like a Lamp, O Lord," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's hymn giving thanks for the Bible, including the stories of Jesus, and how it continues to speak today. Tune: 8.8.8 ("Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak").
    • "O God, In Raising Jesus," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's hymn celebrating Jesus' resurrection leading followers to work for transforming the hurting world that Jesus loves. Tune: AURELIA 7.6.7.6 D ("The Church's One Foundation").
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Give your Thanks to God," (Psalm 118), "Great Is Our Lord God," (Psalm 150), lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 118:14-29 set to Maryton (LM), Psalm 150 set to Dix (77 77 77),  Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 2, 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, 2016.
    • 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 and Song Suggestions, Easter 2C, 2010, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
    • Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary (with lyrics and sound files) from the Oremus Hymnal. (Click "Hymn Suggestions for the Sunday Lectionary.")
    • 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 Easter 2.
    • Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
    • The Billabong, Easter 2, by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia: Hymn suggestions and paraphrases of lectionary Psalms.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Easter 2C, 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. (Terms of Use)
    • 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, Easter 2C, 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.
  • "And Also with You," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2016.
  • Children's Sermon, Easter 2, Faith Formation Journeys, 2019.
  • "Doubt, Belief, and Life in Jesus' Name," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • "Marked Deck or Optical Illusion," 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, 2019. (Terms of Use)
  • Story for Children's Worship and Family Activity, Easter 2, at word-sunday.com: A Catholic Resource for the Lectionary by Larry Broding.
  • Ministry Matters.
• Children's Bulletins (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page)
  • Coloring Pages/Puzzles. Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com. (Scroll to bottom of page.)
  • Weekly Devotions, Faith Formation Journeys, 2019.
  • Lectionary Puzzles, Easter 2. 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)