Monthly Archives: January 2017

Busyness and prayer

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

“That mighty preacher, Thomas Chalmers, was once pondering over why, in spite of all his efforts and enormous popularity, there was not more spiritual outcome to show for it all, and came to this conclusion that he was trusting to … Continue reading →

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4th Sunday during Epiphany

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

 Watchword Psalm 66:5 Come and see what God has done, how awesome his works in man’s behalf!  Introit Psalm 107: They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of … Continue reading →

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3rd Sunday after Epiphany

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

The watchword: And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. (Luke 13:29) The Introit from Psalm 86: Bow down thine … Continue reading →

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2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

The watchword: For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. (John 1:17) The Introit from Psalm 105: O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the … Continue reading →

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1st Sunday after Epiphany

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

The watchword: For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (Romans 8:14) The holy Introit from Psalm 72: Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s … Continue reading →

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The Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas of the gentiles)

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

The darkness is past, and the true light now shineth (1.Jo2,8b) Introit from Psalm 100: Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the … Continue reading →

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Die Mitte hält nicht (mehr)?

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Einige Gedanken zum Klassiker von Chinua Achebe (1959): things-fall-apart

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Holiday of the circumcision and name-giving of our Lord IX

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword Psalm 63: Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You. Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands in Your name. (3-4) Introit Philippians 2:  God has highly exalted … Continue reading →

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