The October 2025 issue of The Lutheran Witness provided definitions and explanations of nine different words we use often as Lutherans — and unpacked how other denominations use those terms differently. We are sharing several of these online throughout the month of October. Definition: Pastoral ministry is the office of preaching the Gospel and administering the Sacraments instituted by Christ for the forgiveness of sins. Lutherans Confess: The core responsibility and purpose of the Office ...| The Lutheran Witness
The October 2025 issue of The Lutheran Witness provided definitions and explanations of nine different words we use often as Lutherans — and unpacked how other denominations use those terms differently. We are sharing several of these online throughout the month of October. Definition: Good works are actions in accordance with God’s will, taken by the Christian not from fear of punishment or for worldly gain, but as an intrinsic part of the Holy Spirit’s work of sanctification. Lutheran...| The Lutheran Witness
The October 2025 issue of The Lutheran Witness provided definitions and explanations of nine different words we use often as Lutherans — and unpacked how other denominations use those terms differently. We are sharing several of these online throughout the month of October. Definition: Inspiration is God’s divine action whereby the Holy Spirit breathed into the biblical authors not only the ideas but the very words of Holy Scripture, making every part of the Bible the infallible, inerrant...| The Lutheran Witness
The October 2025 issue of The Lutheran Witness provided definitions and explanations of nine different words we use often as Lutherans — and unpacked how other denominations use those terms differently. We are sharing several of these online throughout the month of October. Definition: To be saved is to receive God’s act of setting Christians free from bondage to sin, death and the devil; declaring them righteous on account of the work of Christ; and giving them eternal life with Him in h...| The Lutheran Witness
The October 2025 issue of The Lutheran Witness provided definitions and explanations of nine different words we use often as Lutherans — and unpacked how other denominations use those terms differently. We are sharing several of these online throughout the month of October. Definition: Grace is God’s undeserved, free gift of mercy and forgiveness to sinners, by which He declares them righteous solely on account of the works and merit of Christ. Lutherans Confess: Since the fall into sin, ...| The Lutheran Witness
The October issue provides definitions and explanations of nine different words we use often as Lutherans — and unpacks how other denominations use those terms differently. From the President: The Kingdom of Heaven Suffers ViolenceLife in the Church Year: Reformation Day: Lutheran Celebration and Reformationbrötchen Features: “Faith” — The gift of knowledge, assent and confidence“Grace” — The gift of mercy and forgiveness“Saved” — Set free and declared righteous“Repenta...| The Lutheran Witness
Faith is the gift of knowledge, assent and confidence in Christ worked in us by the Holy Spirit, which receives the grace, mercy and salvation of God, by which we are restored to a right relationship with Him.| The Lutheran Witness
The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s Northern Route, entitled the Marian Route, stopped at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on June 8, 2024. This Pilgrimage […] The post Jesus’ Promise – His Eucharistic Presence appeared first on Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.| Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
For the third consecutive year, the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is offering a Chant Camp for high school students. Do you know someone […] The post Chant Summer Camp appeared first on Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.| Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe
First off, the title does not disappoint! This book truly covers a ton of Catholic topics from A to Z. From Abortion to Canon Law to Kerygma (which is why you need the book!) to Natural Law to Peace to Sin to Zeal, the author covers it all. Each topic is addressed in a bite| EpicPew
Many years ago (when perhaps this lady had extra time and motivation and "only" four kids) a friend and I painted Passion ornaments together. This is one of those things that I'm glad I did when I could because I can't see it happening in this season! This is certainly an "extra" that isn't necessary for Lent but one that I just use as I can to deepen their understanding, especially of the littler ones. Each ornament is meant to commemorate a different element of Christ's Passion, teaching th...| Mary Haseltine
