Lord, Teach Us To Pray
When we pray the Lord’s Prayer, we join a chorus that stretches across centuries and languages. At its heart, the prayer begins with words Jesus likely spoke in his native Aramaic: Abun d’bashmaya, which has been translated as “Our Father who art in heaven,” carrying layers of meaning that invite Christians to listen with both mind and heart. Abun is the Aramaic term for “our Father.” The root “Ab” means “father,” and the suffix “-un” makes it “our.” The opening word is somet
Lutheran Worship: Rooted, Reformed, and Catholic
Lutheran worship, rooted in Word and Sacrament, reflects the Gospel, not nostalgia. While Pietism simplified liturgy, Confessional Lutherans seek to reclaim its richness, connecting us to the universal Church. Practices like chanting or incense, often dismissed as “too Catholic,” are part of our heritage and foster unity. Amid rising “dechurching,” many seek rooted, authentic worship. Lutheran liturgy offers stability, transcendence, and Christ’s presence—a true home.
The Road We Did Not Choose
A sermon on Luke 24:13-35 for the Third Sunday of Easter (A), April 19, 2026.
