Monthly Archives: October 2012

Martyr Jacob the notary

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Today the Church commemorates the martyrdom of Jacob the notary in Persia around 430 AD . Read more about that here: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakob_der_Notar

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Magic of the bushveld

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Having read “Soul of an Ant” and “Soul of an Ape” some years ago, I was again intrigued by the fascinating figure of Eugene Marais, when “my” bookshop up the road offered his collected works at a real bargain a … Continue reading →

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Losung und Lehrtext für Samstag, den 13. Oktober 2012

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Losung und Lehrtext für Samstag, den 13. Oktober 2012 A wonderful promise and mission prospect of the triune God carrying out his work in this world: “Ich will sie sammeln von den Enden der Erde, auch Blinde und Lahme, Schwangere … Continue reading →

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Order of Lutheran worship

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

This is the Lutheran Order of worship for the 19th Sunday after Trinity. The watchword is from the prophet Jeremiah 17:14: “Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed” (Jer 17:14 KJV). As usual we post the order of … Continue reading →

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Losung und Lehrtext für Freitag, den 12. Oktober 2012

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Losung und Lehrtext für Freitag, den 12. Oktober 2012 Ich bin der HERR, dein Gott, der deine rechte Hand fasst und zu dir spricht: Fürchte dich nicht, ich helfe dir! Jesaja 41,13 Jesus ergriff das Kind bei der Hand und sprach … Continue reading →

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Vatican II Opened the Church to the World

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Here is a fascinating read of the epochal Roman Catholic synod in the sixties by John W. O’Malley in the NYT: Vatican II Opened the Church to the World – NYTimes.com.

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The latest VELKD-Info

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

  Read more from the most recent VELKD Newsletter: VELKD-Informationen-Nr_137_download

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In 1962 this day Vatican II was officially opened

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Pope John XXIII convened the 2nd Vatican council in 1962 to achieve “aggiornamento” – “fresh air” – “bringing up to date.” To read more about this crucial history of the W. Church start here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Vatican_Council

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Losung und Lehrtext für Donnerstag, den 11. Oktober 2012

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Losung und Lehrtext für Donnerstag, den 11. Oktober 2012 Wasche dein Herz von der Bosheit, auf dass dir geholfen werde. Wie lange wollen bei dir bleiben deine heillosen Gedanken? Jeremia 4,14 Wisst ihr nicht, dass ein wenig Sauerteig den ganzen Teig … Continue reading →

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Losung und Lehrtext für Mittwoch, den 10. Oktober 2012

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Losung und Lehrtext für Mittwoch, den 10. Oktober 2012 Du sollst das Recht deines Armen nicht beugen in seiner Sache. 2.Mose 23,6 Was wahrhaftig ist, was ehrbar, was gerecht – darauf seid bedacht! Philipper 4,8

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