Author Archives: Wilhelm Weber

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About Wilhelm Weber

Pastor at the Old Latin School in the Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu and seTswana

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

The Lutheran Order of Service for the first Sunday after Christmas is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on the gospel of the evangelist Saint John in the twelfth chapter verses 44-50 by our … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for the 29th December 2012

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour. (Exodus 20:16 NIV) Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit … Continue reading →

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Introit for Childermas (Holy Innocents)

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Today’s Introit is from Psalm 124. The verses 2-4.7: If the LORD had not been on our side when men attacked us, when their anger flared against us, they would have swallowed us alive; the flood would have engulfed us, the torrent would … Continue reading →

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Revelation 12:1-6.13-17

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

The Epistle reading for Childermas is from Revelations 12: “A great and wondrous sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. She was pregnant … Continue reading →

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Childermas or holy Innocents: 28th December

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Again – and in the space of only two days in this festive season of the high holidays of Christmas – the holy Christian Church commemorates the death of holy martyrs, who were killed for Jesus Christ’s sake. Two days … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 28th December 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

The LORD thunders at the head of his army; his forces are beyond number, and mighty are those who obey his command. The day of the LORD is great; it is dreadful. Who can endure it? “Even now,” declares the LORD, … Continue reading →

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Hymn of Bishop Caelius Sedulius: A solis ortus cardine…

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

The hymns of the Church reflect its theology and that holds true for the Christmas carols too. The old hymn by Bishop Caelius Sedulius from the 5th century was translated by Dr. Martin Luther in 1524 as available in Latin and German … Continue reading →

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Holiday of St. John, the apostle and evangelist

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

Today on this 3rd high holiday of Christmas the one holy Christian Church commemorates the apostle and evangelist Saint John according to the words written by the great prophet of old Isaiah: “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for the 27th December 2012

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

“Do not be angry beyond measure, O LORD; do not remember our sins forever. Oh, look upon us, we pray, for we are all your people.” (Isaiah 64:9) “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 26th December 2012

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Wilhelm Weber

“Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today.” (Exodus 14:13 NIV) “The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just … Continue reading →

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