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A Beginner’s Guide to Bach’s St. John Passion

A blessed Good Friday to you! I interrupt my prewritten review because of a great article from Lutheran Witness: “A Beginner’s Guide to Bach’s St. John Passion.”

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Holy Week Resources for 2022

When I posted Lent resources this year, I think I mentioned trying to do something similar for Holy Week. I’m actually a bit surprised I didn’t find more Holy Week resources, but maybe this list can keep growing. So, today’s post: Holy Week Resources for 2022. 🙂

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Another Samson reference

There is just nothing like Maundy Thursday service. Our congregation begins with corporate confession and individual absolution, and it is absolutely a gift from God in every way. And, there is nothing like the Chief Service on Good Friday! Nothing at all. <blissful sigh> Today, I’ll share with you another Samson reference, keeping things Christocentric, humbling, and marveling.

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Ironies of Holy Week

We had a lovely Palm Sunday service. The children sang. Palms were waved. The Supper was served. But again it strikes me: the ironies of Holy Week.

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In the Shadow of the Cross

I’ve mentioned my friend, LCMS Pastor Chris Matthis, before (here and here). Now it’s come to my attention that he has released another book of his sermons, In the Shadow of the Cross: Sermons for Lent and Holy Week.

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