Monthly Archives: April 2020

Trust only in God (C.H. Spurgeon)

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

During the oral part of practical theology in the first theological examination Professor Dr. Wilhelm Rothfuchs gave me an unseen quote by Charles Haddon Spurgeon. I was to put it into context and evaluate it step-by-step. Thankfully, I had read … Continue reading →

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Long-eared owl calling

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

It´s lonely out on the Elbe flats. You´d think. First impressions deceive. The night before 20+ wild boar worked themselves through the young rape fields. The farmer´s co-op complained. We hunters should keep them out and limit their impact on … Continue reading →

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Siehe, Dein König kommt zu Dir!

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Palmarum: Der 6. Sonntag in der Passionszeit. Wir ziehen mit hellen Fanfaren in die Stille Woche: Gloria, laus et honor tibi sit, Rex Christe, Redemptor,  cui puerile decus prompsit Hosanna pium. Antwort auf den Prozessionshymnus Gloria, laus et honor  Das heißt: … Continue reading →

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„Priest and Prophet“ (Georg Merz)

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

The prophet is compelled to go into the world, before the public; he must dare to fight, he must confront the enemy, he cannot escape having “enemies”. He is obliged to draw sharp lines of difference; he must point his … Continue reading →

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Psalm 130: 6th penitential Psalm

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

From the deep water I cry out to you, O Lord.O Lord, listen to me.Pay attention to my plea for mercy.If you, O Lord, were to keep track of sins,O Lord, who could stand before you?But you are willing to forgive,so that you … Continue reading →

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Keeping in touch

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Yes, Corona is affecting us too. The Old Latin School is practically shut down and I´m sitting in my office being paid for by the German state: “Kurzarbeit”. That´s a benefit of a socialist government, that even a church enterprise … Continue reading →

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Mit der Kamera unterwegs

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Am 31. Hochzeitstag haben wir zum ersten Mal unseren Dias Apparat aufgestellt und die Bilder von vor gut dreißig Jahren angeschaut. Wenigstens die ersten beiden Schienen. Damals hatten wir diesen Projektor im Vikariat gekauft, damit wir in Südafrika diese Erinnerungen … Continue reading →

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Erinnerungen am Hochzeitstag

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Liebe Freunde und Verwandte, heute ist also unser 31. Hochzeitstag und was hat sich in diesen drei Jahrzehnten + schon alles getan. Wir haben nach der deutschen Anfangszeit mit der Geburt unserer beiden Ältesten und der kurzen Unterbrechung fürs Vikariat … Continue reading →

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Gebete am Mittwoch

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

MORGENGEBET Eingang: Fülle uns frühe mit deiner Gnade, so wollen wir rühmen und fröhlich sein unser Leben lang.( Psalm 90:14)  Confession: O Lord,with heartfelt sorrow we repent and deplore our offences. We condemn ourselves and our evil ways, with true … Continue reading →

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