Monthly Archives: September 2008

Introits and Graduals for the Church Year by Healey Willan

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Christina Roberts

Healey Willan, the Canadian composer and church musician at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Toronto is known within Lutheran circles for his setting of the communion liturgy, Te Deum, and the We Praise Thee collections. But his little known collection … Continue reading →

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The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Pastor Parent

+ + + Jesu Juva + + + The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity Text: Luke 7:11-17 In the Name of the Father, and of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. On a dusty road that leads down … Continue reading →

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Bach Cantata for Trinity 17

Posted on September 17, 2008 by sean.daenzer

Ach, lieben Christen, seid getrost BWV 114 “Ah, dear Christian, be comforted” An excellent cantata in itself that preaches on suffering in the world, our repentance over sin, and confidence in Christ’s salvation. It is especially appropriate to consider this … Continue reading →

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Church Fathers for Trinity 18 – Matthew 22:34-46

Posted on September 16, 2008 by pastorjuhl

But in what way shall we confess Him? By doing what He says, and not transgressing His commandments, and by honoring Him not with our lips only, but with all our heart and with all our mind. (2 Clement 3:4) … Continue reading →

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Anselm on St. Matthew 9:13 (St. Matthew, Apostle)

Posted on September 16, 2008 by steeh

In 9:13, Jesus quotes Hosea 6:6 against the Pharisees, saying ”Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.” Anselm: “Yet does not God condemn … Continue reading →

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