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Tag Archives: Wittenberg
Another day in summer
Good morning in Wittenberg. Spectacular sunrise – and that early in the morning at 4h54. The fiery sky promises changing weather: “Red in the morn is the shepherd´s warn!” Nothing surprising if You bargain with “Schafskälte” – a meteorological phenomenon … Continue reading
Posted in Gedankensplitter, Lieder, You comfort me +
Tagged Asparagus, Beelitz, Birthday, Now thank we all our God, wine, Wittenberg
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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
Posted in Histories, Martin Luther and the Reformation, Sermon
Tagged 1522, Invocavit, Karlstadt, Martin Luther, The summons of death, Wittenberg
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Dreams and visions encouraged by John 15:7-8
What a promising morning in Wittenberg! Clouds are heavy with rain. At least, that´s how I read their color. The forecast is very positive too. That´s a good start to the week – especially after yesterday´s delightful Sunday “Jubilate” – … Continue reading
Posted in Gedankensplitter, Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Uncategorized
Tagged CS St.Louis, CTS Ft.Wayne, ILSW, Wittenberg
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Daily bread and more…
In times, when people are not just worried about daily bread, but so much more about toilet paper for the next decade, it´s opportune to listen to Dr. Martin Luther explaining the basic question: What is meant by daily bread? … Continue reading
Working in the Lord´s vineyard…
Professor Paul Eber´s children hired Lucas Cranach the Younger to paint an epitaph for their father in 1569. The artist uses the association of the name “Boar” to make the connection to Psalm 80 verses 12-16, which Pope Leo X … Continue reading
Most joyful Holiday of the Lutheran Reformation
That was my best Reformation festival in Wittenberg so far. It´s just getting better all along. What a rich heritage we have and great that the Saxony-Anhalt people celebrate it with a special holiday too. From early in the morning, … Continue reading
Chasing boar and taking care of the Lord´s vineyard
Some 500 years ago – Pope Leo X – was chasing wild boars. In the spectacular Luther film (2003) we see the roman bishop chasing wildly through the Italian forests – trying to catch up with his hounds and to … Continue reading
Posted in Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Sights and pictures, Uncategorized
Tagged Boar, Exsurge Domini, Hunting, Junker Jörg, Leo X, Lucas Cranach, Papal bull, Ps80, Wartburg, Wittenberg
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Predigen in der Alten Lateinschule (Is.2,1-5)
Gestern predigte ich in der St. Maria Magdalena-Kapelle der SELK (Halle) auf der Moritzburg über Jesaja 2:1-5 (vgl. Micha 4:1-4). Hier der Überblick: Und auch zum Zuhören:
Visit Lutherstadt Wittenberg and stay at the Old Latin School!
Where to stay? Old Latin School provides comfortable accommodation in the middle of town. There are single and double rooms, but also an apartment – if you need a bit more space and privacy to work or just relax and … Continue reading
Posted in Lutheran World, Old Latin School in Wittenberg, Rundbrief, Uncategorized
Tagged 10 days with Luther, Accommodation, ALS, Alte Lateinschule, devotion, divine service, ILC, LCMS, Luther-in-Wittenberg, Lutherstadt, Old Latin School, OLS, Program, Schedule, SELK, Seminar, Support, What to do?, Where to stay?, Wittenberg, Wittenberg Outreach, workshop
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