READINGS AND OFFICE:

• Readings from the NABRE. 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.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29.

• My Notes on Acts 15:1-2, 22-29.
• Navarre Bible Commentary on Acts 15:1-2, 22-29.
• Father Callan’s Commentary on Acts 15:1-2, 22-29.

COMMENTARIES ON THE RESPONSORIAL: Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8.

• Pending: Father Boylan’s Introduction to Psalm 67.

• Pope John Paul II’s Commentary On Psalm 67. On entire psalm.

• Augustine’s Notes On Psalm 67. On entire psalm.

COMMENTARIES ON THE SECOND READING: Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23.

• My Notes on Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 .
• Navarre Bible Commentary on Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 14:23-29.

• St Augustine’s Commentary On John 14:23-29 .
• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on John 14:23-29.
• St Thomas Aquinas’ Lectures on John 14.  Scroll UP slightly to find the beginning of Lecture 6, which starts at 14:22.  Read through Lectures 6-8.
• Cornelius a Lapide on John 14:23-29.
• St Cyril of Alexandria on John 14:23-29.
• Navarre Bible Commentary on John 14:23-29.

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: 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 examines the gospel reading in light of first century Mediterranean culture.
• Thoughts From The Early Church. Excerpt on the Gospel from St Bernard of Clairvaux.
• 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.

PODCASTS: Pending.

EXTRAORDINARY FORM
FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER
DOMINICA V 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.

COMMENTARIES ON THE FIRST READING: James 1:22-27.

• My Notes on James 1:22-27.
• Navarre Bible Commentary on James 1:22-27. Actually begins at vs. 19.
• Haydock Bible Commentary on James 1:22-27. Very basic.

COMMENTARIES ON THE GOSPEL: John 16:23-30.

• Aquinas’ Catena Aurea on the Gospel (John 16:23-30).
• Aquinas’ Lectures on the Gospel (John 16:23-30). Read lectures 6, 7, & 8.
• Cornelius a Lapide on the Gospel (John 16:23-30).
• St Cyril of Alexandria on the Gospel (John 16:23-30).
• St Augustine on the Gospel (John 16:23-30).
• Navarre Bible Commentary on the Gospel (John 16:23-30).

HOMILY NOTES: Useful for sermon ideas, points of meditation or further study.

• Aquinas’ Homily Notes on James 1:22-27.
• Aquinas’ Homily Notes on John 16:23-30.

HOMILIES:

• Homily on the Epistle. On hearing the Word of God.

• Homily on the Gospel. The Consoling Promises of Christ.

• Homily on the Necessity of Prayer.

• Homily On the Origins of Liturgical Processions.

• Homily on the Key as a Symbol of  Prayer.

• Homily on How We Must Pray.

• Homily on When and Where We Are to Pray.