Tag Archives: Death

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 →

Posted in Advent, Feierabend, Gedankensplitter, Hymns, Martin Luther and the Reformation, You comfort me + | Tagged Death, dying, Fear, hearse, Immanuel, Kursana, Lonely, Mittelstraße, St.John´s Care Centre | Leave a comment

Jesus grants, what Moses demands… (ML on Dt.18,15)

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Dr. Martin Luther continues his commentary on Deuteronomy 18 verse 15: “The Lord Your God will raise up for You a prophet like me from among You, from Your brethren – Him You shall heed” – translated by Richard R. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bibel und Übersetzung, Martin Luther and the Reformation, Theologie | Tagged A prophet like Moses, Death, Demands, fulfill, Humiliation, Jesus Christ, kill, Law and Gospel, Life, Prophecy, Salvation, satisfy | Leave a comment

On our way – Quasimodogeniti

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Wilhelm Weber

Well, that first Sunday after Easter (Quasimodogeniti) was special. Celbrating Friederike´s birthday, going to church in St. Magdalena (Halle) and visiting Eisleben/Mansfeld afterwards. It was a good day to consider the brevity of life and the great blessings of Holy … Continue reading →

Posted in biographies and other stories, Eastertide, Family and friends, Gedankensplitter, Histories, biographies and other stories, Lutheran World, Sights and pictures, You comfort me + | Tagged Baptism, Death, dying, Eisleben, Life, Luther, Mansfeld, Quasimodogeniti | Leave a comment

16th Sunday after Trinity

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword for the 16th Sunday after Trinity: Our Savior, Christ Jesus, has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. (2Ti 1:10 NIV) The Introit is from Psalm 68: Sing unto God, sing praises … Continue reading →

Posted in Trinity (The church season after Pentecost), Uncategorized | Tagged 1Ti1:7-10, 2Ti1:10, Ac12:1-11, Albrecht von Brandenburg, Death, escape, Gospel, Green, Herod, Immortality, Jo11, Lam3:22-32, Lamentations, Lazarus, Life, Prison, Ps68, St. Peter, The will of God is always best | Leave a comment

Reminiscere: 2nd Sunday in Lent +

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans chapter 5: “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” [Verse 8] Psalm 10: Why standest thou afar off, O Lord? … Continue reading →

Posted in Lectionary etc, Lent, Uncategorized | Tagged Canaanite woman, Death, Dogs, dying, Fruit, Is5:1-11, Love, Mk12, Mt15:21-28, Ps10, Ro5:1, Ro5:1-11, Sermon, sinners, vineyard, Violet | Leave a comment

2nd Sunday in Easter: Quasimodogeniti

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword from the First Epistle of the holy apostle Saint Peter the first chapter verse 3: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living … Continue reading →

Posted in Eastertide, Lectionary etc, Uncategorized | Tagged 1Pt1:3-9, Baptism, Believe, Confessor, Death, Doubt, Great catch of fish, Hope, Is40:26-31, IX, Jo20:19-29, Jo21:1-14, Like an eagle, Like new born babies, Quasimodogeniti, Risen, St. Thomas | Leave a comment

Holiday of Easter Monday

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Commemoration of the glorious resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ – the King of kings and Lord of lords – who proclaims victoriously: I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, … Continue reading →

Posted in Eastertide, Lectionary etc, Uncategorized | Tagged Ac2:14.22-32, battle, Death, Easter Monday, foe, free, Hallelujah, Holiday, Johah 2, live, Lk24:13-35, Palestrina, praise, Sing, strife, triumph, Victor, white | Leave a comment

High Holiday of Easter

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Posted in Eastertide, Lectionary etc, Uncategorized | Tagged 1Cor15, 1Sam2, Alive, Death, Hallelujah, Keys of hell, King, Life, Mk16, Mt28, Resurrection, Rev1:18 | Leave a comment

Saturday morning prayer

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Merciful saviour, help me always to remember that I must die and give account to thee for my life and my ministry, in order that I may learn wisdom and not trifle away the time thou hast given me. Be … Continue reading →

Posted in Morning Prayer, Uncategorized, You comfort me + | Tagged Accountability, Care, danger, Death, failure, Hope, Judge, Memory, parting, peace, rejoice, Remembrance, saviour, secure, Spare, strengthen, uphold, Wisdom, wrath | Leave a comment

Lessons for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Watchword for the 16th Sunday after Trinity: Our Savior, Christ Jesus, has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel. (2Ti 1:10 NIV) Lesson from the Old Testament is from Lamentations the 3rd chapter: “It … Continue reading →

Posted in Lectionary etc, Uncategorized | Tagged 16aT, 17aP, 1Jo11, 1Ti1:7-10, 2Ti1:10, compassion, Death, Faithfulness, Gospel, grief, Immortality, IX, Lam3:22-32, Lazarus, Life, Martha, Mary, mercy, Resurrection | Leave a comment