Category Archives: Old Latin School in Wittenberg

The Lord is my shepherd… (Psalm 23)

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Learning German hymns by heart is way easier than memorizing Psalms – and not only because we´re stuck with Luther´s translation for good reasons and don´t have the endless choices of English speakers.  Psalms have irregular meters, don´t rhyme and … Continue reading →

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It´s that sort of time…

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah: Jesus lives + reigns forever + Hallelujah

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

All the world rejoices and sings: “Christ is risen. He´s risen indeed!” That´s the Easter jubilee all along – ever since he rose victorious from the dead and appeared to his disciples like Mary, then to that couple from Emmaus, … 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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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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Gebete am Dienstag

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

MORGENGEBET Eingang: Herr, du lässest mich fröhlich singen von deinen Werken, und ich rühme die Taten deiner Hände. (Ps.92,5) Confession: Almighty and most merciful God, we acknowledge and confess that we have sinned against thee in thought, word and deed; … Continue reading →

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He´s out – and nobody will stop Him now + Thank God +

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Well, in nine months is Christmas – if our good Lord hasn´t returned by then. Signs are good, that His coming is as close as never 😊   It´s fascinating to see, how fast everything is changing around us. Suddenly the daily … Continue reading →

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Daily bread and more…

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

In times, when people are not just worried about daily bread, but so much more about toilet paper for the next decade, it´s opportune to listen to Dr. Martin Luther explaining the basic question:  What is meant by daily bread? … Continue reading →

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How to understand Luther

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Dr. Joachim Mörlin asks: “How to read the books and pamphlets of the dear and blessed man of God Dr. Martin Luther beneficially.” [1] Back in 1585 he answers this rhetorical question: Firstly, note, that Luther has three marked advantages … Continue reading →

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Working in the Lord´s vineyard…

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Professor Paul Eber´s children hired Lucas Cranach the Younger to paint an epitaph for their father in 1569. The artist uses the association of the name “Boar” to make the connection to Psalm 80 verses 12-16, which Pope Leo X … Continue reading →

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