Monthly Archives: May 2020

In short: Apart from me, You can do nothing +

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

I am the Vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit. John 15:5a Here Christ repeats His foregoing words almost verbatim. He wants to be sure to … Continue reading →

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Schöner Morgen heute Abend…

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Ein schöner Morgen heute Abend – hier im Osten wie im Westen, hier im Norden wie dort im Süden. So ähnlich hat das Papa Scharlach ja gerne gesagt. Der Mond ging knapp nach 5Uhr früh unter. Heute Abend ist dann … Continue reading →

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Abide in me and I in You

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Jesus Christ says: Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. Gospel of St. John 15:4 Luther comments this … Continue reading →

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Freuet euch der schönen Erde…

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Ein herrlicher Morgen im Wittenberger Land. Die Sonne erstrahlt mit Macht. Sie will wohl den Winter austreiben und den Sommer locken. Auf der Wetterkarte schien es als wäre Moskau schon da und auch sonst scheint nicht viel Regen in petto … Continue reading →

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Luther on John 15,3: Not clean and yet clean!

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Our Lord Jesus Christ says: “You are already made clean by the Word which I have spoken to you.” Dr. Martin Luther comments this vers – and here´s some of that audible in German – readings of John 15,3 in … Continue reading →

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Dreams and visions encouraged by John 15:7-8

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

What a promising morning in Wittenberg! Clouds are heavy with rain. At least, that´s how I read their color. The forecast is very positive too. That´s a good start to the week – especially after yesterday´s delightful Sunday “Jubilate” – … Continue reading →

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“Jubilate”: 3rd Sunday after Easter

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Candles are burning, the table is set and we´re ready for church. The restrictions have been lifted so much, that we can celebrate publicly again and with all our members. That´s a wonderful “donum superadditum” (“überschüssige Zugabe”) over and above … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther´s commentary on John 15:1-2

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Our Lord Jesus Christ says: “I am the true Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Every branch of Mine that bears no fruit He takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear … Continue reading →

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Du bist meines Lebens Leben

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Ein herrlicher Tag in Wittenberg. Der verhangene Himmel verspricht endlich Regen, aber es soll erst Montag soweit sein. Dabei könnten wir einen durchdringenden Dauerregen gut gebrauchen. Wir und der Wald, die Wiesen und die Felder. Herr, erbarme Dich über uns … Continue reading →

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Of “mice and men” and “lilies on the fields…”

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

What a glorious day in Wittenberg and it’s a holiday too. Well, not really a Holy Day of the Church, but rather one of these secular days, which celebrate the achievements of “mice and men” (John Steinbeck). I´m just not … Continue reading →

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