Category Archives: Lent

Psalm 91,15: Invocavit…

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Ready for church on this 1st Sunday in Lent (Invocavit). “Invocavit” means “He has called” and refers to our God´s promise: “When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him when he is in … Continue reading →

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To destroy the works of the devil…

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Looking forward to the 1st Sunday in Lent: “Invocavit”, which gives us the purpose of our Lord´s going up to Jerusalem, suffering and dying on the cross: For this purpose the Son of God was revealed: to destroy the works … Continue reading →

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Father, forgive them + Lenten Service 1

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Today´s our first Lenten service after Ash Wednesday. We´re following the propers from the local lectionary. That starts off with the first penitential Psalm: Lord, do not rebuke me in your anger.Do not discipline me in your raging fury.Have mercy … Continue reading →

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Good Friday: For so God loved the world +

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Well, today the table is empty. The candles are still burning, but only just. No ornaments today. No flowers. No organ. No bells, no colorful vestments either. Just the Altarbook. No Lord´s Supper today. We´ll be singing still. Yes, muted … Continue reading →

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Favorite holiday: Maundy Thursday!

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

One of my favorite holidays is Maundy Thursday. Not only because on this day at the latest the long weekend started, but also because it was an evening service – nearly as festive, dramatic and emotional as Christmas. Obviously, I … Continue reading →

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Holy week: “A lamb goes uncomplaining forth…”

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

One of the good things in days gone by, was that the Easter Holidays were a sure thing. Whether early or later in the year, the holidays started at least on Friday before Holy Week. That´s how it was. Sure … 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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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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Seeking the city, that is to come!

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

We´re going to be judged. We and all our life. Going to stand judgment. God the final judge and me accountable for all my thoughts, words and deeds – and even my very self, my existence and being. Standing before … Continue reading →

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Lätare – oder kleines Ostern

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Freuet euch mit Jerusalem und seid fröhlich über die Stadt, alle, die ihr sie lieb habt! Freuet euch mit ihr, alle, die ihr über sie traurig gewesen seid. Denn nun dürft ihr saugen und euch satt trinken an den Brüsten … Continue reading →

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