Monthly Archives: April 2008

Notes for Easter 5 – Cantate

Pius Parsch, The Church’s Year of Grace [The Gospel] alludes not only to the ascension but also to the descent of the Holy Ghost, and indicates that there is a connection between them. (Vol. 3, p. 129) The Gospel proclaims … Continue reading

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So what resources do you use?

as I sat down with my six best regular resources (SSGF, Luther, Gerhard, Scaer, Giertz, Parsch) it made me think: what does everyone else use for their basic research? Peperkorn

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Luther on the Vocation of Suffering

God has arranged matters very well. He places people in such callings and offices before they know and are aware of what has been mentioned. He hustles young people into matrimony with pipes, drums, and dancing. They enter the marital … Continue reading

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Easter 4 – Jubilate

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit It’s no surprise the Twelve were scratching their heads and wondering what Jesus meant when He said, a little while, and you will not … Continue reading

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After or In?

One of many continual sources of annoyance to me is whether we are in the Sundays AFTER Easter or the Sundays IN Easter.  I don’t believe there is any real theological issue at stake; I just would like to have … Continue reading

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