January 20~Resourcces For Sunday Mass (Ordinry and Extraordinary Forms)

This post contains resources (mostly biblical and homiletic) for both the Ordinary and Extraordinary Forms of the Roman Rite. Links to other sites should not be considered as endorsements of their view since I don’t have time to check out every link.

Please note that this week the Gospel readings in the two forms are the same. For this reason the commentaries on the Gospel and the homilies on the Gospel are listed under both forms.

ORDINARY FORM
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

READINGS AND OFFICE:

• Today’s Mass Readings. Used in the USA.

• Mass Readings in the NJB Translation. Scroll down. Used in most English speaking countries. For some reason the site has the Gospel reading before the second reading.

• Divine 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.

• Pending: 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: Jesus, The Bridegroom Revealed. Catholic biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma reflects on the readings.

• Christian Leadership Center: Preaching the Lectionary~Baptism. An ecumenical site.

• Glancing Thoughts. Reflections on the 2nd reading from philosopher Eleanore Stump.

• Thoughts From The Early Church. Excerpt from St Maximus of Turin.

• Scripture In Depth. Succinct summary of the readings and their relation to one another.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Isaiah 62:1-5.

• My Notes on Isaiah 62:1-5.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on Isaiah 62:1-5.

• Homilist’s Catechism on Isaiah 62:1-5.

• Update: Brief Notes on Isaiah 56-66.

COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10.

• Father Boylan’s Introduction to Psalm 96.

• St Augustine’s Notes on Psalm 96.

• Pope John Paul II’s Commentary on Psalm 96.

COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING: 1 Cor 12:4-11.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:4-11. On 1-11.

• Haydock Bible Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:4-11. On 1-11.

• Cornelius a Lapide’s Commentary on 1 Corinthians 12:4-11. On 2-11.

• Father de Piconio’s Commentary on 1 Cor 12:4-11. On entire chapter.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on 1 Cor 12:4-11.

• Homilist’s Catechism on 1 Cor 12:4-11.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 2:1-11.

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on John 2:1-11.

• Father MacRory’s Commentary on John 2:1-11.

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John 2:1-11.

• Aquinas’ Lecture on John 2:1-11. Not to be confused with the Catena.

• My Notes on John 2:1-11. On 1-12.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on John 2:1-11.

• Homilist’s Catechism on John 2:1-11.

Pending: PODCASTS:

HOMILIES ON THE GOSPEL:

• Aquinas’ Homily Notes on the Gospel.

• Homily on the Gospel.

• The Marriage Feast at Cana.

• Christian Marriage a Sacrament.

• Trials in the Married State.

• The Necessity of a Divine Vocation for the Married State.

• What Those Must Observe Who Intend to Enter the Married State.

• Mary’s Goodness Towards Man.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
Dominica II post Epiphaniam ~ II. classis

MISSAL AND BREVIARY:

• Daily Roman Missal. Be sure correct date is set.

• Roman Breviary. Be sure correct date is set.

• Goffine’s Devout Instructions on the Epistle and Gospel. Readings and prayers from the Mass of the day, with brief instructions on the readings.

COMMENTARIES ON THE LESSON: Romans 12:6-16. I’ve included some introductory material as well.

• Father de Piconio’s Commentary on Romans 12:6-12.

• Father Callan’s Commentary on Romans 12:6-16.

• St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on Romans. Scroll down to page 482 and read lectures 1 & 2.

• What Was the Purpose of the Letter to the Romans? Introductory essay from Fr. Wansbrough.

• Scripture From Scratch: Paul’s Letter to the Romans. Brief introduction.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 2:1-11.

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on John 2:1-11.

• Father MacRory’s Commentary on John 2:1-11.

• My Notes on John 2:1-11. On 1-12.

• Aquinas’ Lecture on John 2:1-11. Not to be confused with the Catena.

• St Cyril of Alexandria’s Commentary on John 2:1-11.

• Navarre Bible Commentary on John 2:1-11.

• Homilist’s Catechism on John 2:1-11.

HOMILIES AND HOMILY NOTES  ON THE GOSPEL AND EPISTLE:

• Aquinas’ Homily Notes on the Epistle.

• Homily on the Epistle.

• Three Virtues Which We Are To Practice. On the Epistle.

• Aquinas’ Homily Notes on the Gospel.

• Homily on the Gospel.

• The Marriage Feast at Cana. On Gospel.

• Christian Marriage a Sacrament. On Gospel.

• Trials in the Married State. On Gospel.

• The Necessity of a Divine Vocation for the Married State. On Gospel.

• What Those Must Observe Who Intend to Enter the Married State. On Gospel.

• Mary’s Goodness Towards Man. On Gospel.