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A Sermon for the Fourth Day of Christmas: Holy Innocents

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Emmanuel Press

From God With Us by Pr. David H. Petersen.  He came unto His own. His own received Him not. It is not merely wicked Herod. It is all of Jerusalem that rejects Him, for all of Jerusalem is deeply troubled … Continue reading →

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The Brotherhood Prayer Book: O Antiphons

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Emmanuel Press

The O Antiphons are historic antiphons designated for the Magnificat, which is the traditional canticle for Vespers. There are seven O Antiphons, sung on the seven Vespers leading up to December 24th. Seven years ago, we asked Pr. Sean Daenzer … Continue reading →

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The Advent Wreath: An Excerpt

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Emmanuel Press

“The lighting of an Advent wreath during the Advent season is a Christian ceremony which has come down to us from about the time of Martin Luther. As before the birth of Christ the light of prophecy concerning His advent … Continue reading →

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These Christmas cards remain…

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Emmanuel Press

After an avalanche of Christmas card orders, these are the designs that we still have in stock. Have a closer look, see the inside, and find purchase information on our Christmas cards page.

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Gottesdienst Crowd discusses The Brotherhood Prayer Book

Posted on November 7, 2020 by Emmanuel Press

Why pray the Psalms, and why should they form the center of the Christian’s life of prayer? Why use Gregorian chant and how do you learn it? Why have a book for prayer at all? Join Pr. Jason Braaten (of … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cards that Focus on Christ

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Emmanuel Press

No generic winter scenes or Santa’s overflowing bag of toys for us – all else pales in comparison to God incarnate in the manger, born to die for the sins of the world. Gloria in excelsis Deo (below) features a … Continue reading →

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The Word Remains: All Saints’ Day

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Emmanuel Press

“Therefore, take comfort: it is not all over for those who have fallen asleep in the Lord! They are merely sleeping. He who by His own death-sleep in the grave sanctified our graves as mere bedrooms stands even now at … Continue reading →

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Introducing…New Christ-centered Christmas cards

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Emmanuel Press

We are pleased to introduce two new Christmas cards this year! This brings the total to 11 designs exclusive to Emmanuel Press. The first card, Savior (right), shows the infant Christ standing on the lap of the Virgin Mary, who … Continue reading →

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Not Just for the Altar Guild

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Emmanuel Press

“The service which the altar guild can render is valuable as an aid to extol the beauty and greatness of God and to awaken the response of His people in all forms of beauty, care, and reverence. Beauty in the … Continue reading →

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God With Us: Daily readings for Advent

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Emmanuel Press

God With Us by Pr. David H. Petersen contains fifty-nine sermons spanning Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, including daily sermons for all of Advent. Many customers tell us that they’ve given God With Us to family and friends since these brief sermons serve well for daily devotions. Excerpts: “How might we keep … Continue reading →

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