Category Archives: Lent IV – Laetare

Lent 4 – John 6:1-15

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit             Trust me. Easy to say, very hard to do, especially in this cynical age. Jesus asks Philip a “trust me” question when He … Continue reading

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Lindemann on Lent IV (Laetare)

THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT, LAETARE The name of this Sunday is startling and indicates a marked change in the tone of the Propers. A day of rejoicing in the midst of Lent! One explanation is that in ancient times … Continue reading

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Lent 4 – John 6:1-15

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit Jesus usually gives answers to other people’s questions. Up on a mountain, where Jesus sees many people following Him, He asks a simple question … Continue reading

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Blessed Martin Luther on Lent 4 – John 6:1-15

From his Church Postil In today’s Gospel Christ gives us another lesson in faith, that we should not be overanxious about our daily bread and our temporal existence, and stirs us up by means of a miracle; as though to … Continue reading

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C.F.W. Walther on Lent 4 – John 6:1-15

Walther’s Gospel Postil takes a different tack on the multiplication of loaves and fishes. He focuses on the last couple of verses where the people try to take Jesus and make Him king by force. The title of Walther’s sermon … Continue reading

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