Category Archives: Old Latin School in Wittenberg

Jesus thirsts (4th Lenten service)

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

The 4th Lenten Service is coming up. We´re following the propers of the local lectionary. The Introit starts us off with the 4th penitential Psalm: “For the music director, a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him … Continue reading →

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Oculi: “My eyes are ever on the Lord” (Ps.25,15)

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Ready for church this 3rd Sunday in Lent (Oculi): Our eyes are always on the Lord + even as we are tempted to look back (1.Kings 19,1-8; Eph.5,1-9 and Luke 9,57-62) or elsewhere. We know: “No one who puts his … Continue reading →

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Pay attention: Who is the greatest? Lenten service 3

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

The 3rd Lenten Service is coming up. We´re following the propers of the local lectionary. The Introit starts us off with the 3rd penitential Psalm: O Lord, do not continue to rebuke me in your anger.Do not continue to punish me … Continue reading →

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Reminiscere: Remember o LORD +

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Tomorrow is the 2nd Sunday in Lent and is called “Reminiscere” (Remember!). This is a reference to the Introit from Psalm 25. It invites us to call upon the triune God, pleading him to remember his tender mercies and loving … Continue reading →

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You will understand … Lenten service 2

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

The 2nd Lenten Service is coming up. We´re following the propers of the local lectionary. The Introit starts us off with the 2nd penitential Psalm: How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven,whose sin is pardoned.How blessed is … Continue reading →

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Hey, hearts hear here!

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Looking forward to Sunday. It´s the 2nd Sunday before Lent – “Sexagesimae” – and stands under the watchword from Hebrews 3: Oh, that today you would listen as he speaks!  Hebrews 3:15 The Introit from Psalm 119, which teaches us … Continue reading →

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Making friends in “Geisterstadt”

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

LinkedIn reminds me, that I´ve been here in Lutherstadt Wittenberg for three years already. That´s about as long as our good Lord´s public ministry lasted back in His days. For me it feels like a lifetime, but for others here, … Continue reading →

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Escape in winter gardens

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

In the current lockdown the winter gardens of Wörlitz are out of bounds for most.  We´re only allowed to visit within a 15km circumference. Still, a number of locals made it out to this frosted location and some of us … Continue reading →

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Mourning in lonely exile here… (LSB 357)

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Yes, that´s how it goes. Crying out for some rain and then when it arrives – as the clock strikes four (16h00) – it´s just so inconvenient. I´m out on my bicycle for some exercise before it´s too dark. Repeatedly … Continue reading →

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Weihnachten in Wittenberg

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Even as political powers plan another shut-down and churches look at means and ways to share the joy of Christmas in this dark and dreary time, we share a copy of our annual mailing – thanks to the tireless efforts … Continue reading →

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