Click on Scripture Lessons below for study links and resources:

Acts 11:1-18
Roman Catholic reading: Acts 14:21-27

Psalm 148
Roman Catholic reading: Psalm 145:8-13

Revelation 21:1-6
Roman Catholic reading: Revelation 21:1-5

John 13:31-35

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
    • Washing the Disciples' Feet
    • Last Supper
    • Denial/Betrayal
    • Judas
    • Christ Enthroned
  • Movies Linked at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance, with the following themes:
    • Resurrection
    • Rebirth/New Life
    • Eucharist/Communion/Feeding
    • Possession by Evil
    • Judas
    • Repentance
    • Clean/Unclean
• 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.
  • 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.
  • Spirit of Solidarity, Sermon Seeds, Kathryn M Matthews, UCC, 2019.
  • Process and Faith, Ronald J. Allen, 2019.
  • The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2019.
  • "The Adventurous Lectionary," Bruce Epperly, Living a Holy Adventure, 2019.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • 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.
  • Lectionary at Lunch: MP3, Windows Media, and Real Audio files of lectures by professors at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO (LCMS), 2019.
  • "Commanding Love," D Mark Davis, Left Behind and Loving It, 2013.
  • The Lectionary Lab, Easter 5, 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 5, 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).
  • Acts 11:1-18
  • Psalm 148
  • Revelation 21:1-6
  • John 13:31-35
• 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, Matt Skinner, discussing the week's passages in light of current events. At Luther Seminary's WorkingPreacher.org. 2019.
  • "If You Love," Debie Thomas, Journey with Jesus, 2019.
  • Wellsprings Podcast, A Journal of United Methodist Clergywomen, 2019.
  • First Reading, The Old Testament Reading Podcast, 2019.
  • "All Things New," Janet H Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2019.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 2019.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 2019.
  • 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.
  • Preaching Tip of the Week, Bob Eldan, preachingtip, 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.
  • "Questions about Love," David Lose, ...in the meantime, 2016.
  • "Resurrection is Love," Karoline Lewis, Dear Working Preacher, 2016.
  • "If We Have Love For One Another," Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2016.
  • "Judas Lives! (What's So New About Jesus's New Coommandment to Love One Another?)" David Henson, edges of faith, 2016.
  • "Climate Change: We Are Responsible," Jes Kast-Keat, ON Scripture, 2016, video, discussion questions.
  • "The Day of Non-Judgment Is Near," Dan Clendenin, Journey with Jesus, 2016.
  • "Digging for Love," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2016.
  • "The Joy of 'New'," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • Love and Newness, Eric Smith, LECTIO, 2016.
  • "Love = Obedience," Timothy W. Ross, Ekklesia Project, 2016.
  • A New Thing, commentary and discussion, RevGalBlogPals, 2016.
  • Paying Attention, Sermon Stories, 2016.
  • "Glory and Love," Glenn Monson, Law & Gospel Everywhere, 2016.
  • "Clean and Unclean," 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.
  • "Marco...Polo!," David Clifford, Modern Metanoia, 2016.
  • "The Politics of the City and the Sea," Political Theology Today, 2016.
  • "Listless Jesus," Larry Patten, 2016.
  • The Preacher's Study, Anne Koester, The Associated Parishes for Liturgy and Mission, 2016.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2016.
  • "Love Each Other - Like I Love You," Bob Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2016.
  • "Gathered Unity," Thomas Beam, 2016.
  • "On Loving - and Not Loving - One Another," David Lose, Dear Working Preacher, 2013.
  • "The New Commandment of Jesus," Easter 5, Daniel B. Clendenin, The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Journey with Jesus Foundation, 2013. 2010. 2007.
  • "Easter Erosion, Easter Explosion," Alyce M. McKenzie, Edgy Exegesis, 2013.
  • "A Redefnition of Our World," John C. Holbert, 2013.
  • "What on Earth?" Earth Day, God, And the Apocalypse, Adam J. Copeland, ON Scripture, Odyssey Networks, 2013.
  • "Tough Love," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Glory Comes in Love," Michael Coffey, 2013.
  • "Loving Those People," Ragan Sutterfield, Ekklesia Project, 2013.
  • "Loving," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2013.
  • "Love and Perspective," Beth Scibienski, A Thousand Words of Inspiration, 2013.
  • "The Politics of the Beloved Community Read through Acts 11:1-18 and John 13:31-35," Amy Allen, Political Theology, 2013.
  • Great Consequences, Rick Morley, 2013.
  • "Love's New Day," Robert Cornwall, Ponderings on a Faith Journey, 2013.
  • Lectionary Ruminations, John Edward Harris, Summit to Shore, 2013.
  • "Loving One Another," the Rev. Dr. Janet H. Hunt, Dancing with the Word, 2013.
  • "Apocalypse of Love," Brian Volck, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
  • Lectionary Blogging: John 13:31-35, John Petty, Progressive Involvement, 2010.
  • "Boldly going where no love has gone before," Peter Woods, I Am Listening, 2010.
• Sermons (see also listings at individual scripture pages, linked in listings at top of page):
  • "Food and 'Them and Us'," Hardy Kim, Day1, 2019.
  • "Short Passage, Big Message," by Courtney Allen.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.  Manuscript available!
  • "Two Little Letters,"by Michael Renninger.  A Sermon for Every Sunday.  Video sermons from America’s best preachers for every Sunday of the Liturgical Year.  Manuscript available!
  • "Bebb's Speech at Revonoc," Frederick Buechner.
  • "Peter's Invisible Fence," the Rev. Richard P. Game, Day 1, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors, 2019.
  • "Encountering Other Religions," Dr. Jan Love, Day 1, 2010.
  • "Pentimento," Canon Caroline Westerhoff, Day 1, 2007.
• Group Studies & Discussion/Reflection Questions:
  • "Climate Change: We Are Responsible," Jes Kast-Keat, ON Scripture, 2016, video, discussion questions.
  • "Spirit of Solidarity," Weekly Seeds, UCC, 2019.
  • "An Authorized Look into the Life Beyond," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Apocalyptic Vision" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Revelation 21:1-8)
  • "Is Apocalyptic Imagination Killing Us?" study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Apocalyptic Vision" Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2010. (Revelation 19)
  • "The Real Meaning of Mentorship," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Friendship," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008. (Acts 11)
  • "Heaven Is Our Home," study guide, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Heaven and Hell," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2002. (Revelation 21)
  • 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

• Resources and Images on The Text This Week's Easter Resources page.
• 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.
  • Sacredise Worship Resources, John van de Laar, 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)
  • "The Joy of 'New'," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • Mustard Seeds, "Belonging/God plays No Favourites/God is in the Neighbourhood," Easter 5, 2019. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Worship Resources, Easter 6, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2013.
  • "Tough Love," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • Ministry Matters.
  • Lectionary Liturgies, Easter 5C, Thom M. Shuman, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
  • Worship and Liturgy Resources, Easter 5, 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.
  • Resources: Based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers, Collects and Litanies by Bruce Prewer, Uniting Church in Australia.
  • Lector's Notes, Easter 5, 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.
  • 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.
  • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
  • The Timeless Psalms: Psalm 148, Easter 5C, Joan Stott, prayers and meditations based on lectionary Psalms, 2016.
  • "Ground Us and Grow Us in Love," rtf or pdf file of liturgy at Worship Ways.
  • World in Prayer, the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist, Lodi, California. Prayers. Prayers and litanies based on each week's world news.
  • Reflectiion on Collect for Easter 4, 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.
  • Prayers of the People, Blessing/Benediction, Lowell Grisham, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 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 5. Free clipart, backgrounds, slides, etc.
  • Clip Art, Easter 5C, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • Clip Art Images: John 13:31-35, John 13:31-35 #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, "Belonging/God plays No Favourites/God is in the Neighbourhood," Easter 5, 2016. A lectionary-based ideas resource for leaders of contemporary worship, Ann Scull, Gippsland, Australia.
  • Agnus Day, Lectionary cartoon by James Wetzstein.
  • "Climate Change: We Are Responsible," Jes Kast-Keat, ON Scripture, 2016, video, discussion questions.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Original Hymns, Settings, and Songs:
    • "God, Creation Sings Your Praises," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette's new hymn based on Easter 5C readings (Psalm 148, John 13 & Revelation 21) and the call to responsible care of God's creation. This hymn was commissioned for the UCC's Keep It In The Ground. Tune: BEACH SPRING 8.7.8.7 D ("God Whose Giving Knows No Ending").
    • "God Who Brings the Cleansing Rain," Hymn based on Psalm 148, Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
    • Hymns of the Spirit Three, Easter 5C, Richard E. Hurst, Universalist National Memorial Church.
  • Psalm Settings:
    • "Let Us Praise the Lord, Our God, Almighty," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
    • Psalm 148 set to Austria (87 87 D) by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms.
  • Hymn/Song/Choral Piece Lists:
    • Hymn and Song Suggestions, Easter 5, 2013, 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.
    • The Billabong, Easter 5, 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.
    • Hymn selections (United Methodist) and more from Hymnsite.com.
    • Choral Anthem Project, Easter 5C, 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)
    • Prayers and Musical Ideas. Center for Liturgy, St Louis University. (Español)
    • Together to Celebrate, Easter 5, 2019 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 5C, 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, 2019.
  • "What Is Love?" Faith Formation Journeys, 2016.
  • "Sit Here By Me," On the Chancel Steps, children's resources by Frances Woodruff, 2013.
  • "The Joy of 'New'," Sharron R. Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2016.
  • Dollar Store Children's Sermons, John Stevens, 2016.
  • "Tough Love," Sharron Blezard, Stewardship of Life, 2013.
  • "Magnetic Drawing Board - Etch A Sketch," video, John Stevens, Dollar Store Children's Sermons, 2013.
  • Children's Sermon, Faith Formation Journeys, 2013.
  • "Sermon of the Week," / "Mensajes para ninos," Sermons 4 Kids, Charles Kirkpatrick, Object Lessons & Children's Sermons, Coloring Pages, Puzzles. Sermons4Kids.com.
  • 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, 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)
  • Weekly Devotion Page, Faith Formation Journeys, 2019.
  • Lectionary Puzzles. 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.