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The 21st Sunday after Trinity

Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. Romans 12,21 Introit The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are … Continue reading

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19th Sunday after Trinity: Healing body and soul

Heal me, LORD, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved Jeremia 17,14 Introit Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the one whose sin the LORD does not … Continue reading

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4th Sunday after Trinity

Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6,2 Introit As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God!I thirst for God, for the living God.I say, “When will I be able … Continue reading

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2nd Sunday after Trinity

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Mt.11,28 Introitus Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens,    your faithfulness to the clouds.Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains;    your judgments are like the … Continue reading

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Sexagesima (2. Sunday before Lent)

Introit O Lord, your instructions endure; they stand secure in heaven. You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations.You established the earth and it stood firm.Today they stand firm by your decrees, for all things are your servants.If I had not found encouragement … Continue reading

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Sunday after Christmas (St. Simeon)

We beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1,14b Introit In you, O Lord, I have taken shelter. Never let me be humiliated.Vindicate me by rescuing me. Listen to … Continue reading

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Lord Jesus Christ, You have prepared this feast for our salvation

Well, one of my English regulars came to excuse herself from tomorrow´s divine service. That´s just how it should be. Coming is no deal. It´s the expected normal and goes without saying but being absent is the exception and apologies … Continue reading

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On being alone and together

The following „Solitariness & brotherhood“ is from Hermann Dietzfelbinger´s: „Pastoral care of the pastor” One thing more must be added. It is true that Christ meets me in my brother, but that brother is not Christ. And brotherhood is not … Continue reading

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1st Sunday in Advent

Watchword: “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.” (Zech.9,9) … Continue reading

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6th Sunday in Easter: Rogate domino!

6th Sunday in Easter called Rogate domino: “Pray to the Lord…” Watchword from Psalm 66:20  Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me! Introit from Psalm 95 O come, let us sing … Continue reading

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