Tag Archives: Lent

Update for March 2021

Here´s the latest update from the Old Latin School.

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When I survey the wonderous cross…

1 When I survey the wondrous crosson which the Prince of glory died,my richest gain I count but loss,and pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boastsave in the death of Christ, my God!All … 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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Maundy Thursday: Institution of the New Testament (The Lord’s supper)

Here are today’s lessons: http://www.dropbox.com/s/spnd1lk5afl6yrc/Maudy Thursday 2017.docx

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Palm Sunday and Sunday of the Passion: 5th and Last Sunday in Lent +

  Watchword from the gospel of St. John: “The Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” (3:14b-15) Introit Psalm 69   God’s holy Word from the prophet Isaiah the fiftieth … Continue reading

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Oculi: 3rd Sunday in Lent +

Watchword from the gospel of the evangelist St.Luke chapter 9: “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” [Verse 62] Introit Psalm 34 I will extol the … Continue reading

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Lentensermon: Mt.26,31-46

Here is my sermon on the gospel of St. Matthew 26, 31-46 to read (Mt26,31-46 PA 2017) and to listen to in German () and in English ().

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Confessional Sermon

Here is this morning’s sermon by Professor J.T. Pless (CTS Fort Wayne) held during our confession and absolution service in the chapel of St.Timothy at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane: JT Pless Wednesday in Lent I 8 March 2017

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Last Sunday before Lent: Estomihi

Watchword: “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished.” (Lk.18,31) Introit from Psalm 31: In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; let me … Continue reading

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Palmarum in St. Paulus (Afrikaans)

Pastor Klaus-Eckart Damaske is leading a camp for young couples in the bushveld this weekend, so he asked me to conduct the divine  service in his afrikaans St.Paul’s congregation. I was very happy to do so, because it’s a joy … Continue reading

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