Tag Archives: Invocavit

Da man hatt´ zur Vesperzeit

Montag nach Invokavit Dazu ist erschienen der Sohn Gottes, daß er die Werke des Teufels zerstöre. 1. Johannes 3,8 Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571-1610) Die Grablegung Christi  Da man hatt‘ zur Vesperzeitdie Schächer zerbrochen,ward Jesus in seine Seit‘mit ein’m Speer gestochen;daraus … Continue reading

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First Sunday in Lent (Invocavit)

For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 1. John 3,8b (Watchword) Hymn of the Lutheran Church A mighty fortress is our God,a bulwark never failing;our helper he, amid the … Continue reading

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The summons of death comes to all of us…

Luther´s return from the Wartburg was risky business, but the theological doctor, pastor and professor foresaw worse if he´d remain hidden in exile and not address the serious issues in Wittenberg, but let the riot run loose. In Wittenberg things … Continue reading

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Invocavit: Luther contra iconoclasts

The iconoclasts – radical reformers under the raving extremism of Dr.Andreas Karlstadt – were throwing out the baby with the bath water. Trying to introduce the precious gospel of our Lord, they went overboard and started to attack art work, … Continue reading

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Sunday Invocavit (First Sunday in Lent)

Watchword for this first week in Lent: For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. (1.John 3:8b) Psalm of this week: „He that dwelleth in the secret place of the … Continue reading

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Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu/seTswana

The Lutheran Order of Service for Invocavit (First Sunday in Lent) is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s word from the gospel of St. Matthew in the fourth chapter the verses … Continue reading

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Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu/seTswana

The Lutheran Order of Service for the 1st Sunday in Lent Invocavit is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s word from the book of St. James in the first chapter the … Continue reading

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Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu/seTswana

The Lutheran Order of Service for Invocavit (1st Sunday in Lent) is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on the gospel written by the evangelist St. Luke in the 22nd chapter verses 31-34 in … Continue reading

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