My pastor sent me this image from The Ongoing Adventures of ASBO Jesus. Apparently he thought it was appropriate, perhaps for more reasons than one. I think some of you would think so too :
And some good reads for Reformation Day which falls tomorrow :
- Reformation is Sin
It's always good to touch base with my Methodist roots. Stanley Hauerwas is arguably one of the most interesting (TIME magazine in 2001 called him America's best) theologian in contemporary Methodism. His take on Reformation Sunday:Reformation Sunday does not name a happy event for the Church Catholic; on the contrary, it names failure.
- Reformation Sunday: Some Thoughts
The Reformation was initiated NOT because of doctrinal purity, as commonly taught, but because of corruption in the use of power and wealth. Doctrinal reform was a bonus, but not the primary motivation
- Why Is Reformation Day a Celebration?
Martin Luther grieved. Moderns celebrate.
- A Legacy
Our legacy is to build the body of Christ physically, emotionally, and spiritually beyond the walls and serve God in the world where needed.
- Scripture Lesson for Reformation Sunday (Oct 28)
Old Testament lesson (alternative reading) from the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost of the Revised Common Lectionary, Year C
Give to the Most High as he has given to you,
and as generously as you can afford.
For the Lord is the one who repays,
and he will repay you sevenfold.Do not offer him a bribe, for he will not accept it;
and do not rely on a dishonest sacrifice;
for the Lord is the judge,
and with him there is no partiality.
He will not show partiality to the poor;
but he will listen to the prayer of one who is wronged.
He will not ignore the supplication of the orphan,
or the widow when she pours out her complaint.- Sirach 35:12 - 17 (RSV)
- The Reformation Polka
And on a more zany side (with karaoke style lyrics) :
- Agnus Day on Reformation Day
And another funny yet thought provoking one
And finally a closing with a prayer from Evangelical Lutheran Worship
Gracious Father,We pray for your holy catholic church.
Fill it with all truth and peace.
Where it is corrupt, purify it;
where it is in error, direct it;
where it is amiss, reform it;
where it is right, strengthen it;
where it is in need,provide for it;
where it is divided it, reunite it;for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.Amen
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Categories: Arbitrariness, Being Lutheran
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Comments (3)
Sivin Kit said:
it's been quite a while since I had some good beer (with theological and socio-political conversations thrown in!)
Let's start a reformation!:-)
Posted on October 31, 2007 2:16 AM
Sivin Kit said:
Lutheran Church is a schismatic and heretical body that broke away from the Catholic Church. The Ecumenical Synod of Trent placed under anathema all those who started the Satanic Rebelion (which is NOT a reformation) led by Martin Luther and his cahoots.
Bob K is a hypocrite as he claims to be Christian yet rejects the Cathecism of the Catholic Church (CCC) as the sole interpreter of the Bible.
The Church has clearly said that you, Lutherans are not Christians but Lutherans! You follow Luther not Christ.
Note
Author claims to Sivin Kit from www.jihadwatch.org (?!) using the e-mail address sivin@bobjots.org from a TM Net registered IP address : 219.95.230.249.
Apparently this guy is a stalker as well who gets updates from this blog from Google Reader. :)
Posted on November 1, 2007 8:59 PM
Sivin Kit (the Real one!) said:
One thing for sure, I don't talk like the person who impersonated me ... This is how I talk. Allow me to do some hanyu pinyin.
Ze ge ren yo mei yo gao chuo ... mei li mau ...
Mau chong bie ren!
Posted on November 2, 2007 10:38 PM