Tag Archives: Mary

Pay attention: Who is the greatest? Lenten service 3

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

Posted in Bibel und Übersetzung, Lent, Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Predigten in der ALS, psalms and spiritual songs, You comfort me + | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hallelujah: Jesus lives + reigns forever + Hallelujah

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

Posted in Eastertide, Feierabend, Gedankensplitter, Gottesdienst, Lectionary etc, Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Predigten in der ALS | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The adoration of the shepherds

In 1562 Caspar Niemegk died. He was but 45 years old. He left behind his childless wife Anna. She commissioned Lucas Cranach the Younger to paint an epitaph for her husband, which would comfort her by pointing out the true … Continue reading

Posted in Christmas, Histories, Lieder | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Lectionary etc, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas of the gentiles)

The darkness is past, and the true light now shineth (1.Jo2,8b) Introit from Psalm 100: Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the … Continue reading

Posted in Epiphany, Lectionary etc, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lessons for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost

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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lutheran Order of service in isiZulu and seTswana

The Lutheran Order of Service for the first Sunday after Christmas is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s Word from the first epistle of St. John in the first chapter verses … Continue reading

Posted in Christmas, Lutheran Order of service | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lutheran Order of service in English, isiZulu and seTswana

The Lutheran Order of Service for Christmas Day is available here in isiZulu, seTswana and English. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s Word from the epistle of St. Paul to Titus in the 3 chapter verses 4-7. … Continue reading

Posted in Christmas, Lutheran Order of service | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 21st May 2015

The Lord our God promises: “I will guide thee with mine eye.” (Psalm 32:8 KJV) And Martha had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. (Luke 10:39 KJV) This is a delightful promise of … Continue reading

Posted in Herrenhuter Readings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Herrenhuter readings for the 4th Sunday in Advent, the 21st December 2014

For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him. (Psalm 103:11) Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the … Continue reading

Posted in Losung and Lehrtext | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment