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The Deacon's Companion

References and Links

For Lectors

Lectionary Readings for the Liturgical Year
from Vanderbilt University's Divinity Library
Online Bibles
courtesy of Stephen Adkins and Aaron Bryce Cardenas
Oremus Bible Browser
New Revised Standard Version search engine
Pronouncing Bible Names
Amazon.com description of a book on this subject

For Intercessors

On Intercessory Prayer
Written for UniLu by Grant White in 1981, this document covers the history and basics of intercessory prayer.

The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle
A list of countries and dates, plus sample prayers, courtesy of the World Council of Churches

ELCA Division for Global Mission
Information on more than 75 countries, including maps, country descriptions, and prayer ventures

Worldwide Faith News
Searchable database of news releases and policy statements from national and worldwide faith groups. Useful for getting information on religious and humanitarian issues in other countries.

Ecumenical News International
Another good source of information on world religious affairs

CIA World Factbook
Provides useful background information on countries in the ecumenical prayer cycle, including current issues and concerns

Human Rights Watch Country Pages
Information about human rights issues in countries around the world

ELCA Disaster Response
Prayers, reflections and worship resources for times of disaster.

Page last updated: 26 August 2007
sworst@post.harvard.edu