Archive for the 'Uncategorized' Category

May 16 2013

Resources for Pentecost Sunday (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms)

Published by under Uncategorized

This post contains links to a number of general resources relating to Pentecost, followed by specific resources (mostly biblical commentaries) for both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite. A few resources are marked “pending” and will be made available Sunday or Monday evening. If any further resources are added these will be marked “update.” Resources for the Vigil Mass of Pentecost can be found here.

GENERAL RESOURCES
PENTECOST SUNDAY
MAY 19, 2013

  • Catechism of the Catholic Church.  Contains links to all the articles on the Holy Spirit. For catechism texts quoting or referencing the specific Mass readings see the “Homilist’s Catechism” links in the Ordinary and Extraordinary sections below.

The Church and the Mystery of Pentecost. Audio lecture by catholic biblical scholar Dr. Brant Pitre.

  • Pope John Paul II’s Catechesis on the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit:

Reflection on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit .
1. Gift of Wisdom.
2. Gift of Understanding.
3. Gift of Knowledge.
4. Gift of Counsel.
5. Gift of Fortitude. 
6. Gift of Piety. 
7. Gift of Fear of the Lord.

RESOURCES FOR THE ORDINARY FORM OF THE ROMAN RITE
PENTECOST SUNDAY

READINGS AND OFFICE: Please Note: the Lectionary for today allows for an alternate second reading and an alternate Gospel reading. I’ve supplied commentary for all.

  • Anglican Use Daily Office. ”Briefly, it is a provision for an “Anglican style” liturgy similar to the Book of Common Prayer as an ecclesiastically approved variant on the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.” More info.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Acts 2:1-11.

COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34

COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING: 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13. Or Rom 8:8-17.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 20:19-23. Alternate: John 14:15-16, 23b-26.

HOMILIES ON THE FIRST READING: Acts 2:1-11.

RESOURCES FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE ROMAN RITE
DOMINICA PENTECOSTES

READINGS AND OFFICE:

  • Roman Missal. Latin and English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.
  • Roman Breviary. Latin and English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

COMMENTARIES ON THE LESSON: Acts 2:1-11.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 14:23-31.

HOMILIES ON THE LESSON READING: Acts 2:1-11.

HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL READING: John 14:23-31.

No responses yet

Apr 20 2013

Sunday, April 21:Resources for Mass~Fourth Sunday of Easter (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms)

Published by under Uncategorized

This post contains resources (mostly biblical and homiletic) for both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite.

 

SUNDAY, APRIL 21 2013
THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER, YEAR C
ORDINARY FORM

 

READINGS AND OFFICE:

 

 

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Acts 13:14, 43-52.

 

 

COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 100:1-2, 3, 5.

 

 

COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING: Revelation 7:9, 14b-17.

 

 

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 10:27-30.

 

 

GENERAL RESOURCES: Sites which offer commentaries, reflections, summaries,etc., on one or more of the readings in a single post.

 

  • Sacerdos.  Gives the theme(s) of the readings, the doctrinal message, and pastoral application.
  • Lector Notes. Brief historical and theological background on the readings. Can be printed out, copied, and used as bulletin insert.
  • Scripture Speaks. Since the site doesn’t post every week I’ve linked to the archive.
  • The Bible Workshop. Links to several relevant articles, contains a reading guide to the gospel text, a comparison of the readings, suggestions for a lesson (i.e., homily).
  • The Wednesday Word.  It’s about the Sunday readings, but the document is posted on Wednesday, hence the name. Designed for prayer and reflection, the pdf document ends with Father Dom Henry Wansbrough’s reflections on the first and second readings. Fr. Wansbrough is General Editor of the New Jerusalem Bible and contributed commentaries on Matt, Mark, and the Pastorals in A New Catholic Commentary on Holy Scripture.
  • St Charles Borromeo Parish’s Bible Study Notes. Notes on all the readings, usually with some background info as well.
  •  Sacred Page Blog: Both “Lamb” and “Shepherd”. Reflection on the readings by Catholic biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma.
  • Preaching the Lectionary. Reflection on the gospel from the Christian Leadership Center, an ecumenical site.
  • Glancing Thoughts: Brief reflection on the first reading from philosopher Eleanore Stump.
  • The Gospel in its Historical Cultural Context. Briefly highlights the significance of Jesus’ relationship to the Father in terms of first century Mediterranean culture.
  • Thoughts From The Early Church. Excerpt on the Gospel from St Cyril of Alexandria.
  • Scripture In Depth. Succinct summary of the readings and their relation to one another.
  • The Unofficial Lectionary. Readings from the Douay-Rheims bible followed by notes from the old Haydock commentary.

 

CHILDREN AND TEEN RESOURCES:

 

 

PODCASTS: Bible studies and homilies.

 

  • On the Readings as a Whole: On the three readings and the Psalm.

 

    1. St Martha’s Bible Study Podcast for the 4th Sunday of Easter.
    2. Franciscan Sister’s Bible Study Podcast for the 4th Sunday of Easter. Link is to archive page. Episode will be available sometime Thursday.
    3. Dr. Scott Hahn’s Podcast. Very brief overview highlighting the main theme(s) of the readings

 

  • Father Francis Martin’s Reflections: 4 parts, each approximately 15 minutes. The first is introductory and the remaining three look at the readings.

 

  1. Part 1. Introduction.
  2. Part 2.  First reading and psalm.
  3. Part 3. Second reading.
  4. Part4. Gospel.

 

  • Acts of Apostles Chapter 7:

 

  1. Institute of Catholic Culture’s Podcast on Acts of Apostles. Listen to part 6 which deals with chapters 6-9.
  2. EWTN’s Gospel of the Holy Spirit (on Acts of Apostles). Listen to episode 4.
  3. St Catherine of Siena’s Podcast Study of Acts of Apostles. On chapters 6-8.

 

  • Revelation Chapter 7:

 

  1. Institute of Catholic Culture’s Podcast Study of Revelation. Three part study provides background and overview to the book.
  2. St Martha’s Parish Podcast Study of Revelation Chapters 6 & 7. Please note that the study opens with a brief reading from Mark 13. Power-point handout for above talk.
  3. (2) Another Study on Revelation by St Martha’s Parish.  On chapters 7-11.
  4. Catholic Study of the Book of Revelation. On chapters 7-12.

 

  • Gospel of John 10:
  1. EWTN’s Series on John 10-11. Scroll down and listen to episode 9.
  2. St Martha’s Parish Bible Study Podcast on John. Click on session 8.
  3. St Irenaeus Ministries Podcast on John. Click on POD icon or direct download link.
  4. Franciscan Sister’s Bible Study Podcast on John. Scroll down and click on the episode deal with 10:14-12:6.
  5. Sunday Gospel Scripture Study. Video. Excellent resource. Looks at the gospel in detail.

 

  • HOMILIES:

Father Robert Barron’s Podcast Homily.

Life Teen Podcast for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. I’ve also listed this below under the podcast heading.

Fr. Guilbeau’s Homily – April 25, 2010 Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download
Fr. Jones’s Homily – April 25, 2010 Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download
Fr. Matarazzo’s Homily – April 25, 2010 Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download

EXTRAORDINARY FORM
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
Dominica III Post Pascha ~ II. classis

MISSAL AND BREVIARY:

  • Roman Missal. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

  • Roman Breviary. Latin & English side by side. Be sure correct date is set.

  • Goffine’s Instruction on the Epistle and Gospel. Famous devotional work in English. Similar to the content in the Missal link but it also includes brief instructions on the readings plus a brief essay on Encouragement to Patience in Adversity, base upon John 16:20.

COMMENTARIES/RESOURCES  ON THE LESSON: 1 Peter 2:11-19.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 16:16-22.

HOMILIES AND HOMILY NOTES:

  • Pending: St Augustine’s Homily on the Gospel.

No responses yet

Apr 08 2013

This Week’s Posts: Sunday, April 7–Sunday, April 14 (Divine Mercy Sunday–Third Sunday of Easter)

Published by under Uncategorized

Please note that Divine Mercy Sunday is also known as the Second Sunday of Easter in the Ordinary Form of the Rite.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7 2013
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
Dominica in Albis in Octava Paschae ~ I. classis

 RESOURCES FOR SUNDAY MASS (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms).

Last Week’s Posts (Sunday, March 31-Sunday, April 7.

MONDAY, APRIL 8 2013
SOLEMNITY OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
In Annuntiatione Beate Mariæ Virgine ~ I. classis
Commemoratio: Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam Passionis

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM: Reading from Isaiah differs slightly from the OF, Gospel is identical.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9 2013
TUESDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF EASTER
Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Paschae ~ IV. classis
Commemoratio: S. Aniceti Papae et Martyris 

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

  • NOTE: The Gospel reading for today (see below) is the same as was used in the Ordinary Form for Divine Mercy Sunday.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 2013
WEDNESDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF EASTER
Feria Quarta infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Paschae ~ IV. classis

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

  • NOTE: The Gospel reading for today (see below) is the same as was used in the Ordinary Form for Divine Mercy Sunday.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11 2013
MEMORIAL OF ST STANISLAUS, BISHOP AND MARTYR
Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Paschae ~ IV. classis 

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

  • NOTE: The Gospel reading for today (see below) is the same as was used in the Ordinary Form for Divine Mercy Sunday.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2013
FRIDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF EASTER
Feria Sexta infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Paschee ~ IV. classis

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

  • NOTE: The Gospel reading for today (see below) is the same as was used in the Ordinary Form for Divine Mercy Sunday.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 2013
SATURDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF EASTER
S. Anselmi Episcopi Confessoris et Ecclesiae Doctoris ~ III. classis
Tempora: Sabbato infra Hebdomadam I post Octavam Paschae

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

SUNDAY, APRIL 14 2013
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
Dominica II Post Pascha ~ II. classis

RESOURCES FOR SUNDAY MASS (Ordinary Form). Almost complete.

Pending: RESOURCES FOR SUNDAY MASS (Extraordinary Form). Wednesday or Thursday evening.

No responses yet

Mar 14 2013

Mass Resources for the 5th Sunday of Lent (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms)

Published by under Uncategorized

This post contains Mass resources (mostly biblical and homiletic) for the Fifth Sunday of Lent for both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite. The post will be updates several times before Sunday.

MASS RESOURCES FOR THE ORDINARY FORM OF THE RITE
SUNDAY,MARCH 17, 2013
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

READINGS AND OFFICE:

  • Anglican Use Daily Office. ”Briefly, it is a provision for an “Anglican style” liturgy similar to the Book of Common Prayer as an ecclesiastically approved variant on the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.” More info.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Isaiah 43:16-21.

COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL: Psalm 126.

  • Pending: Father Boylan’s Introduction to Psalm 126.

COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING: Philippians 3:8-14.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 8:1-11.

  • UPDATE: Was the Story of the Woman Caught in Adultery Really a Later Addition? From Dr. Michael Barber of the Sacred Page Blog. Not a commentary on today’s reading but an issue of importance in relation to it. I’ve decided to link to it here rather than under “General Resources” since more people tend to focus on the “Commentaries on the Gospel” heading. Do check out the General Resources though, there are a number of fine resources there, including Dr. Barber’s fellow Sacred Page blogger, Dr. John Bergsma’s reflections on the readings (actually, this week’s SP reflection is by Dr. Barber and, as just noted, is located below under “General Resources”.

GENERAL RESOURCES: sites that usually deal with the readings as a whole (with some occasional specialty studies).

  • Word Sunday. All the readings in both and literal translation, notes on the text, podcast, children’s reading.
  • The Unofficial Lectionary. Previously posted. All the readings from the Douay-Rheims Challoner version followed by notes from the old Haydock Commentary.
  • Sacerdos.  Gives the theme of the readings, the doctrinal message, and pastoral application.
  • Lector Notes. Brief historical and theological background on the readings. Can be printed out, copied, and used as bulletin insert.
  • Scripture Speaks. I’ve linked to the archive. Hasn’t been updated in a while.
  • The Bible Workshop. Links to several relevant articles, contains a reading guide to the gospel text, a comparison of the readings, suggestions for a lesson (i.e., homily).
  • The Wednesday Word.  It’s about the Sunday readings, but the document is posted on Wednesday, hence the name. Designed for prayer and reflection, the pdf document ends with Father Dom Henry Wansbrough’s reflections on the first and second readings. Fr. Wansbrough is General Editor of the New Jerusalem Bible and contributed commentaries on Matt, Mark, and the Pastorals in A New Catholic Commentary on Holy Scripture.

CHILDREN’S RESOURCES:

  • Catholic Mom.  Scroll down to this Sunday. Resources appear oriented towards 7-14 years of age.
  • We Believe. Activities geared towards Kindergarten through 8th grade. Also has resources for catechists, clergy, etc.
  • The Catholic Toolbox. Not yet posted. Activities, crafts, games, etc., for class or home.
  • Domestic Church. Lent and Easter activities arranged for families, younger children, older children.

 PODCASTS:

MASS RESOURCES FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM OF THE RITE
SUNDAY, MARCH 17
PASSION SUNDAY
Dominica I Passionis ~ I. classis

READINGS, BREVIARY, GENERAL RESOURCES:

COMMENTARIES ON THE EPISTLE: Hebrews 9:11-15.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 8:46-59.

TEXT HOMILIES, NOTES, OUTLINES: More homilies pending.

Pending: PODCASTS:

No responses yet

Mar 08 2013

Sunday, March 10, 2013~Mass Resources for the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Ordinary Form and Extraordinary Forms)

Published by under Uncategorized

This post contains resources (mostly biblical and homiletic) for the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.  For information concerning the two forms see here.

ORDINARY FORM, YEAR C
SUNDAY, MARCH 10
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

READINGS AND OFFICE:

  • Anglican Use Daily Office. ”Briefly, it is a provision for an “Anglican style” liturgy similar to the Book of Common Prayer as an ecclesiastically approved variant on the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.” More info.

GENERAL RESOURCES: sites that usually deal with the readings as a whole (with some occasional specialty studies). Commentaries on individual readings are listed further below.

  • Word Sunday. All the readings in both and literal translation, notes on the text, podcast, children’s reading.
  • The Unofficial Lectionary. Previously posted. All the readings from the Douay-Rheims Challoner version followed by notes from the old Haydock Commentary.
  • Sacerdos.  Gives the theme of the readings, the doctrinal message, and pastoral application.
  • Lector Notes. Brief historical and theological background on the readings. Can be printed out, copied, and used as bulletin insert.
  • Scripture Speaks. I’ve linked to the archive. Hasn’t been updated in a while.
  • The Bible Workshop. Links to several relevant articles, contains a reading guide to the gospel text, a comparison of the readings, suggestions for a lesson (i.e., homily).
  • Pending: The Wednesday Word.  It’s about the Sunday readings, but the document is posted on Wednesday, hence the name. Designed for prayer and reflection, the pdf document ends with Father Dom Henry Wansbrough’s reflections on the first and second readings. Fr. Wansbrough is General Editor of the New Jerusalem Bible and contributed commentaries on Matt, Mark, and the Pastorals in A New Catholic Commentary on Holy Scripture.
  • Sacred Page Blog: Reflection on the readings by Catholic biblical scholar Dr John Bergsma.
  • Update: Speaking of Scripture Blog. An excerpt from Father Stegman’s Commentary on 2 Corinthians, one of the volumes in the New Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture NT commentary series. Unfortunately, the brief quote cannot do justice to this well done and highly readable exposition.

CHILDREN’S RESOURCES:

  • Catholic Mom.  Scroll down to this Sunday. Resources appear oriented towards 7-14 years of age.
  • We Believe. Activities geared towards Kindergarten through 8th grade. Also has resources for catechists, clergy, etc.
  • The Catholic Toolbox. Not yet posted. Activities, crafts, games, etc., for class or home.
  • Domestic Church. Lent and Easter activities arranged for families, younger children, older children.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12.

COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL: Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7. Unless noted otherwise all commentaries are on the entire Psalm.

COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32. The Parable of the Prodigal Son.

HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL AND/OR ON PENANCE: Some of the resources are on penance, penitents, and repentance in general.

PODCASTS:

  • Father Francis Martin’s Reflections in Four Parts: Each approximately 15 minutes.

Part 1: Introduction.  On fasting.

Part 2: 1st Reading and Responsorial Psalm.

Part 3: 2nd Reading.

Part 4: Gospel Reading.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM
SUNDAY MARCH 10
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Dominica IV in Quadragesima ~ I. classis

READINGS AND GENERAL RESOURCES:

COMMENTARIES ON TH EPISTLE: Galatians 4:22-31.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 6:1-15.

SERMONS AND HOMILIES:

OUTLINES AND NOTES FOR SERMONS AND HOMILIES:

  • Holy Communion.  Sermon outline based on John 6:11. Can be used for homily ideas, point of meditation or further study.
  • The Gospel Example.  Sermon outline on the three duties taught by today’s Gospel Reading. Can be used for homily ideas, point of meditation or further study.

No responses yet

Mar 02 2013

March 3~Resources for Sunday Mass (Ordinary Form)

Published by under Uncategorized

This post contains resources for Mass for the Third Sunday of Lent according to the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite. Resources for the Extraordinary Form can be found here. Some brief information concerning the two forms can be found here.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 2013
ORDINARY FORM
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

READINGS AND OFFICE:

  • Anglican Use Daily Office. ”Briefly, it is a provision for an “Anglican style” liturgy similar to the Book of Common Prayer as an ecclesiastically approved variant on the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.” More info.

GENERAL RESOURCES: sites that usually deal with the readings as a whole (with some occasional specialty studies). Commentaries on individual readings are listed further below.

  • Word Sunday. All the readings in both and literal translation, notes on the text, podcast, children’s reading.
  • The Unofficial Lectionary. Previously posted. All the readings from the Douay-Rheims Challoner version followed by notes from the old Haydock Commentary.
  • Sacerdos.  Gives the theme of the readings, the doctrinal message, and pastoral application.
  • Lector Notes. Brief historical and theological background on the readings. Can be printed out, copied, and used as bulletin insert.
  • Scripture Speaks. I’ve linked to the archive. Hasn’t been updated in a while.
  • The Bible Workshop. Links to several relevant articles, contains a reading guide to the gospel text, a comparison of the readings, suggestions for a lesson (i.e., homily).
  • The Wednesday Word.  It’s about the Sunday readings, but the document is posted on Wednesday, hence the name. Designed for prayer and reflection, the pdf document ends with Father Dom Henry Wansbrough’s reflections on the first and second readings. Fr. Wansbrough is General Editor of the New Jerusalem Bible and contributed commentaries on Matt, Mark, and the Pastorals in A New Catholic Commentary on Holy Scripture.
  • Sacred Page Blog: Reflection on the readings by Catholic biblical scholar Dr John Bergsma.
  • Preaching the Lectionary. From the Christian Leadership Center, an ecumenical site. The focus this Sunday is on the Gospel.
  • Glancing Thoughts. Not yet posted. Brief reflections from philosopher Eleanore Stump.

CHILDREN’S RESOURCES:

  • Catholic Mom.  Scroll down to this Sunday. Resources appear oriented towards 7-14 years of age.
  • We Believe. Activities geared towards Kindergarten through 8th grade. Also has resources for catechists, clergy, etc.
  • The Catholic Toolbox. Not yet posted. Activities, crafts, games, etc., for class or home.
  • Domestic Church. Lent and Easter activities arranged for families, younger children, older children.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15.

  • NOTE: For more notes on this reading see the links under “General Resources” that indicate all the readings are dealt with.

COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL: Psalm 103. Unless noted otherwise these resources deal with the whole psalm and not just the verses used.

  • Pending: My Notes on Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11.

COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12.

  • Pending: Father Callan’s Commentary on 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: Luke 13:1-9.

PODCASTS: Scripture studies, homilies, etc.

  • Carson Weber’s Podcast on Exodus. Good overview of the Exodus. Scroll down and click on the audio player of the mp3 link. Part of a 30 episode overview study of the Bible.

No responses yet

Feb 22 2013

Sunday, February 24~Resources for the Second Sunday of Lent (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms)

Published by under Uncategorized

This post contains resources for both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite. These resources include commentaries on the readings, sermons and homilies, podcasts, children’s resources, etc. If anyone is aware of children’s resources relating to the Extraordinary Form please let me know.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2013
ORDINARY FORM
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

READINGS AND OFFICE:

  • Anglican Use Daily Office. ”Briefly, it is a provision for an “Anglican style” liturgy similar to the Book of Common Prayer as an ecclesiastically approved variant on the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.” More info.

GENERAL RESOURCES: sites that usually deal with the readings as a whole (with some occasional specialty studies). Commentaries on individual readings are listed further below.

  • Word Sunday. The readings in both and literal translation, notes on the text, podcast, children’s reading.
  • The Unofficial Lectionary. Previously posted. Readings from the Douay-Rheims Challoner version followed by notes from the old Haydock Commentary.
  • Sacerdos.  Gives the theme of the readings, the doctrinal message, and pastoral application.
  • Lector Notes. Brief historical and theological background on the readings. Can be printed out, copied, and used as bulletin insert.
  • Scripture Speaks. I’ve linked to the archive. Hasn’t been updated in a while.
  • The Bible Workshop. Links to several relevant articles, contains a reading guide to the gospel text, a comparison of the readings, suggestions for a lesson (i.e., homily).
  • The Wednesday Word.  It’s about the Sunday readings, but the document is posted on Wednesday, hence the name. Designed for prayer and reflection, the pdf document ends with Father Dom Henry Wansbrough’s reflections on the first and second readings. Fr. Wansbrough is General Editor of the New Jerusalem Bible and contributed commentaries on Matt, Mark, and the Pastorals in A New Catholic Commentary on Holy Scripture.
  • Not Yet Posted: Christian Leadership Center: Preaching the Lectionary. An ecumenical site. The focus this Sunday is on the Gospel.
  • Glancing Thoughts. Brief reflections on the 1st reading from philosopher Eleanore Stump.

CHILDREN’S RESOURCES:

  • Catholic Mom. Scroll down to this Sunday. Resources appear oriented towards 7-14 years of age.
  • We Believe. Activities geared towards Kindergarten through 8th grade. Also has resources for catechists, clergy, etc.
  • Domestic Church. Lent and Easter activities arranged for families, younger children, older children.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18.

  • Our Father Abraham. A Bible Study Lesson from the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology. An overview of the significance of Abraham in the Old and New Testaments.

COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL: Psalm 27.

  • Pending: Father Boylan’s Introduction to Psalm 27.
  • Pending: St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 27.

COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING: Philippians 3:17-4:1. Note that a shorter reading is allowed Phil 30:20-4:1.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: Luke 9:28b-36.

PODCASTS: Scripture studies, homilies, etc.

  • Abraham, Our Father. Scroll down click on the audio player or the mp3 download link. This is part of a 30 part audio study on the Bible.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
Dominica II in Quadragesima ~ I. classis

MISSAL AND BREVIARY:

COMMENTARIES ON THE EPISTLE: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: Matthew 17:1-9.

Sermons and Homilies:

Sermon and Homily Notes: for sermon/homily ideas, points for meditation or further study.

  • Heaven.  Based upon Matt 17:7.

Update: DOGMATICS AND CATECHESIS: In relation to the Gospel, besides preaching on the transfiguration it was also common to preach on the transforming effects of Holy Communion (Eucharist). In relation to the epistle see the note below.

  • RELATING TO THE EPISTLE: 1 Thess 4:1-7. Verses 3-8 of this passage have been and can be variously interpreted as the footnote to 4:3-8 in the NABRE makes clear. Some (Aquinas’ commentary) interpret part of the passage as concerned with greed (e.g., the business practices mentioned by the NABRE footnote). Below I’ve included resources for both adultery (9th commandment) and theft (7th commandment). In addition, I’ve included some resources on the sacrament of marriage.

Catechism of the Council of Trent on the 7th Commandment.

Catechism of the Council of Trent on the 9th & 10th commandments. Starts near middle of page.

Manual of Catholic Theology on Matrimony.

J.S Hunter’s Outlines of Dogmatic Theology on Matrimony.

The Sacraments: A dogmatic Treatise on Matrimony.

Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma on Holy Matrimony.

God the Teacher of Mankind on Matrimony.

Handbook of Moral Theology on Marriage.

  • RELATING TO THE GOSPEL: Matt 17:1-9.

J.S. Hunter’s Outlines of Dogmatic Theology on the Transfiguration. Brief. .

Aquinas’ Summa Theologia on the Transfiguration.

Catechism of the Council of Trent on the Effects of Holy Communion. This was a common theme for preaching in relation to the transfiguration. The source used here contains the catechism’s teaching followed by two short sermons on the subject.

The Sacraments: A Dogmatic Treatise. Pages 218-234. On the effect of the Eucharist.

Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma on the Effects of the Eucharist.

PODCASTS:

No responses yet

Feb 18 2013

This Week’s Posts: Sunday, February 17-Sunday, February 24 2013

Published by under Uncategorized

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2013
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT, YEAR C
Dominica I in Quadragesima ~ I. classis

Today’s Mass Resources (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms).

Last Week’s Posts: Sunday, Feb. 10-Sunday, Feb. 17.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18
MONDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT
Feria Secunda infra Hebdomadam I in Quadragesima ~ III. classis
Commemoratio: S. Simeonis Faustini Episcopi et Martyris

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
TUESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT
Feria Tertia infra Hebdomadam I in Quadragesima ~ III. classis

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

Further commentaries on Matt 21:10-17 possible.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20
WEDNESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT
Feria Quarta Quatuor Temporum Quadrigesimæ ~ II. classis (EF)

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21
THURSDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT
Feria Quinta infra Hebdomadam I in Quadragesima ~ III. classis

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
FEAST OF THE CHAIR OF ST PETER, APOSTLE
In Cathedra S. Petri Ap. ~ II. classis
Commemoratio: Feria Sexta Quattuor temporum

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

  • Pending: Bishop MacEvilly’s Commentary on Today’s 1st Reading (1 Pet 5:1-7).

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
SATURDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT
Sabbato Quattuor Temporum Quadrigesimæ ~ II. classis
Commemoratio: S. Petri Damiani

ORDINARY FORM:

  • Pending: My Notes on Today’s Responsorial (Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8).

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
Dominica II in Quadragesima ~ I. classis

Pending: RESOURCES FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms). Upcoming Sunday Mass resources are usually posted on the preceding Wednesday evenings, but sometimes on Tues. or Thurs. evenings.

No responses yet

Feb 10 2013

This Week’s Posts: Sunday, February 10-Sunday, February 17 2013

Published by under Uncategorized

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dominica in Quinquagesima ~ II. classis

RESOURCES FOR TODAY’S MASS (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms).

Last Week’s Posts: Sunday, February 3-Sunday, February 10.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11
MONDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
In apparitione Beatae Mariae Virginis ~ III. classis
Tempora: Feria II infra Hebdomadam Quinquagesimae

ORDINARY FORM:

  • St Ambrose’s Sermons on Today’s 1st Reading (Gen 1:1-19). Please note that this works (online book) examines the six days of creation in nine homilies (known as The Hexaemeron), and includes further homilies on Paradise, and Cain and Abel. The first six homilies (pages 3-159) deal with Gen 1:1-19. St Basil also produced a Hexaemeron of nine homilies on the six days of creation, see below.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
TUESDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Ss. Septem Fundat. Ord. Servorum B. M. V. ~ III. classis
Tempora: Feria III infra Hebdomadam Quinquagesimae

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13
ASH WEDNESDAY
Feria IV Cinerum ~ I. classis

RESOURCES FOR ASH WEDNESDAY (ORDINARY AND EXTRAORDINARY FORMS).

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14
THURSDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY
Feria V post Cineres ~ III. classis
Commemoratio: S. Valentini

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

  • Pending (maybe): My Notes on the Epistle Reading (Isaiah 38:1-6).

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
FRIDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY
Feria VI post Cineres ~ III. classis
Commemoratio: SS. Faustini et Jovitae

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
SATURDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY
Sabbato post Cineres ~ III. classis

ORDINARY FORM:

EXTRAORDINARY FORM:

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
Dominica I in Quadragesima ~ I. classis

MASS RESOURCES FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms). Sunday resources are usually posted on Wednesday evening, but possibly Tuesday or Thursday evenings.

No responses yet

Feb 02 2013

Sunday, February 3 2013~Resources for Sunday Mass (Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms)

Published by under Uncategorized

This post contains resources (mostly biblical and homiletic) for both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite. I have added a new heading (CHILDREN’S RESOURCES) at the very end of the Ordinary Form listings.  Links to other sites should not be considered as endorsements of their view since I don’t have time to check out every link.

ORDINARY FORM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

READINGS AND OFFICE:

  • Anglican Use Daily Office. ”Briefly, it is a provision for an “Anglican style” liturgy similar to the Book of Common Prayer as an ecclesiastically approved variant on the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church.” More info.

GENERAL RESOURCES: sites that usually deal with the readings as a whole (with some occasional specialty studies). Commentaries on individual readings are listed further below.

  • Word Sunday. The readings in both and literal translation, notes on the text, podcast, children’s reading.
  • The Unofficial Lectionary. Previously posted. Readings from the Douay-Rheims Challoner version followed by notes from the old Haydock Commentary.
  • Sacerdos.  Gives the theme of the readings, the doctrinal message, and pastoral application.
  • Lector Notes. Brief historical and theological background on the readings. Can be printed out, copied, and used as bulletin insert.
  • Scripture Speaks. I’ve linked to the archive. Hasn’t been updated in a while.
  • The Bible Workshop. Links to several relevant articles, contains a reading guide to the gospel text, a comparison of the readings, suggestions for a lesson (i.e., homily).
  • The Wednesday Word.  It’s about the Sunday readings, but the document is posted on Wednesday, hence the name. Designed for prayer and reflection, the pdf document ends with Father Dom Henry Wansbrough’s reflections on the first and second readings. Fr. Wansbrough is General Editor of the New Jerusalem Bible and contributed commentaries on Matt, Mark, and the Pastorals in A New Catholic Commentary on Holy Scripture.
  • Sacred Page Blog: Why Do People Hate a “Good Person?”. Catholic biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma reflects on the readings.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19.

  • Pending: My Notes on Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19.

COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL: Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17.

  • Pending: My Notes on Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17.

COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13. Note that a shorter reading (13:4-13) is allowed.

  • Pending (maybe): Father Rickaby’s Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: Luke 4:21-30.

PODCASTS:

  • St Irenaeus Ministries on Jeremiah~Introduction and ch. 1 in Two Parts: click on the POD icon or the direct download link.

(Pt. 1) Background on Jeremiah. Includes treatment of chapter 1.
(Pt. 2) Outline. The call of Jeremiah in its historical context.

CHILDREN’S RESOURCES:

  • We Believe. Activities geared towards Kindergarten through 8th grade. Also has resources for catechists, clergy, etc.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Dominica in Sexagesima ~ II. classis

MISSAL AND BREVIARY:

COMMENTARIES ON THE LESSON: 2 Corinthians 11:19-12:9.

  • Pending: Father de Piconio’s Commentary on 2 Cor 11:19-12:9.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: Luke 8:4-15.

CATECHESIS AND DOCTRINAL INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Doctrinal Instructions on the Angels. Chapter from an online book. It was common to give instructions on the angels for this Sunday inasmuch as an angel of Satan was mentioned in the first reading (2 Cor 12:7), and Satan is mentioned in the Gospel text (Luke 8:12).
  • Moral Instruction on Fasting and Prayer. From the Catechism of the Council of Trent. On this Sunday it was common to give instruction on fasting and prayer in preparation for the coming of Lent.

HOMILIES AND HOMILY NOTES:

No responses yet

Next »

Advertise now - $1 a Day - 10,000 Links!

Free Gold Rosary!

777+ FREE CATHOLIC BOOKS, DVD, CD, BIBLES

BLOGGERS! Free Catholic books & movies.

Catholic Gifts Galore

Saints Market Catholic Store: Fine Catholic Gifts

Catholic Rosaries and Gifts - Free Shipping and Returns

Sea Secret provides modest swimwear for all religious women

Quinceanera Invitations & Party Favors

A DVD of the Mass for the Aged, Sick and Housebound of our Church

Official Blogger Contest!

Christening Invitations & Photo Cards

Newly-translated excellent Marian books.

Advertise now - $1 a Day - 10,000 Links!