Gregorian Chant Retreat

Rev. Michael Henson of Trinity Lutheran Church in Herrin, Illinois, is hosting a Gregorian Chant Retreat May 29-31, 2012, with a theme of “Chanting is Sanctification.”  The retreat will take place at Camp Manitowa in southern Illinois (near Benton). Using...

Reminder: Lent Sale, Beichtspiegel, and Eastertide cards

As a reminder, here is what’s new during Lent from Emmanuel Press: Free download of the Beichtspiegel (confession mirror) published in The Brotherhood Prayer Book.  A Beichtspiegel is a tool used for reflection and self-examination in preparation for private...

Meditation on Reminiscere from Valerius Herberger

Corresponding with this Sunday’s Gospel text: Matthew 15: 21-28 “Let it be to you as you wish.” With these words He sets a threefold crown on her faith. If you desire blessings from heaven, you shall have it; if you desire earthly blessings they shall not...

The Brotherhood Prayer Book: Ember Wednesday

Antiphon for Magnificat:  For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly: so shall the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth. Collect:    We beseech Thee O Lord: that Thou wouldst graciously hear our prayers, and stretch forth the right hand...

The Brotherhood Prayer Book: Quinquagesima

Antiphon for Magnificat: And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto Him, and asked him, saying: What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And he made answer: Lord, that I may receive my sight. And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight, thy faith hath...

The Brotherhood Prayer Book: Sexagesima

Antiphon for Magnificat: Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables, said Jesus unto His disciples.  –An excerpt from The Brotherhood Prayer Book, corresponding with this Sunday’s Gospel reading: Luke...