Maundy Thursday Take, eat, this is My body … Drink out of it all of you; this is My blood of the New Testament, which has been shed for many for forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:26-28.   According to this you can happily, upon your death and on Judgment Day, speak to Christ like this: [“]My beloved Lord Jesus Christ, there has arisen a […]

8 April As they however came to Jesus, they diligently begged Him and said: He is worthy that You show him this, for he loves our people, and he built a synagogue [literally in German: school] for us. Luke 7:4-5. When a harm that really bites is to come to the devil, it has to happen through

7 April So that you may grasp along with all the rest of the saints, realize how broad and long and deep and high [Christ’s love is], also realize how Christ loves us, which of course surpasses all knowledge. Ephesians 3:18-19.  Knowing Christ means to know that He died for us and loaded our sin upon Himself,

30 March So now as dear children of God be followers/like Him and live in love, just like Christ has loved us and gave Himself up for us as a gift and offering, as a sweet smelling incense to God. Ephesians 5:1-2. It’s as if He wants to say: Here I myself am, He who was given up for you, this treasure

29 March Lord, be kind to me; for I am weak. Heal me, Lord; for my bones are frightened, and my soul is very frightened. Psalm 6:3-4(a). [vv. 2-3(a) in English Bibles] Have mercy, Lord, for I am weak; heal me, for my bones are frightened … I know what I’m talking about. It most

28 March You must succeed with Your majesty. Enter in for the good cause of truth and uphold the miserable with justice, thus Your right hand shall manifest wondrous things. Psalm 45:5.[verse 4 in English Bibles] Therefore let us open our hearts and look at Priest Christ in His majestic garment. With your eyes you will not find any majesty

27 March It was also proclaimed to us just like to them, however the Word of the message did not help those who did not believe the good news they heard. Hebrews 4:2. When I hear that Jesus Christ died for me, took away my sin and won heaven for me, I am hearing the good news. The words soon

25 March Day of the Annunciation to Mary Mary said: Look, I am the Lord’s maid; let it happen as you have said. Luke 1:38. The Blessed Virgin would never have received the Son of God, if she had not believed the announcement of the angel, had it not happened that she said: Let it happen to

22 March The rule of the Spirit, that makes alive in Christ Jesus, has freed me from the rule of sin and death. Romans 8:2. These words are full of comfort, with which you can respond to law and conscience when they say: “You have sinned,“ by saying: “It is true, I have sinned.“ “So now, that’s why our

21 March We are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. Ephesians 5:30. Just like any married man can be united with his wife, faith unites me inwardly with Christ. That’s why one should properly teach about faith this way: namely, through faith you become united and are made one with Christ