Messenger (Page 34)

PJ’s Page  Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us. – Martin Luther The one who sings, prays twice. – St. Augustine On Good Friday, we will gather to hear the story of the Passion of Jesus as it is told in Scripture and Song.  This is…

 A friend from seminary recently walked into his living room on Inauguration Day. His son, who is in first grade, was praying along with the prayers being offered during the inaugural festivities.  Quickly, this father pulled out his smartphone and snapped a picture of his son.  He shared it with us on Facebook.  I’ve known Caden since he was born, and as the product of a…

Last month I was looking at a crèche (Nativity scene) with one of the young disciples from Luther Memorial.  As we talked about each of the figures in the scene, he told me that he thought Mary, Jesus’ mother, looked kind of sad.  When I asked him why he thought she was sad, he said she was probably sad because, once Jesus was born, her work was finished. His observation…