Christ has arisen, alleluia. Rejoice and praise him, alleluia. For our redeemer burst from the tomb, even from death, dispelling its gloom. Refrain Let us sing praise to him with endless joy. Death’s fearful sting he has come to destroy. Our sin forgiving, alleluia! Jesus is living, alleluia! [Evangelical Lutheran WorshipContinueContinue reading “CHRIST HAS ARISEN, ALLELUIA!”
Category Archives: Easter
HOLY WEEK 2015
“…among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” [John 12:20-21] In this year of firsts as bishop, I had the blessed opportunity on Tuesday of Holy Week to preside overContinueContinue reading “HOLY WEEK 2015”
THE MIND OF CHRIST
“Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus…” Philippians 2:5 So begins the second reading for Palm Sunday, also known as the Sunday of the Passion. Sometimes, as part of my devotion, I take a word, a phrase, or a sentence, and concentrate on it. Those that practice the LectioContinueContinue reading “THE MIND OF CHRIST”