The threefold Gospel cycle of our lectionary gives us the opportunity to hear our Lord’s passion in a new voice each year. This year the voice is St. Luke’s. The passion of Luke is the …

Yesterday, in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus, Dr. Erik Herrmann chanted the text of the passion account from the Gospel according to Mark. Erik’s description of his preparations are available here, in …

It is that time of year again–Plainsong Passion according to Mark.

By Erik Herrmann
My children love to listen to the songs of Justin Roberts (a virtual “rock star” of the kid music world)—years of minivan rides have engraved most of the lyrics onto my brain. One …

What happens when we use the term “mercy” to describe our actions toward our neighbor or the church’s orientation to the world?

There was quite a little contingent from Concordia listening to Stanely Hauerwas at Fontbonne University this past Monday evening. The topic was on disability, and it brought some of his usual themes together in a provocative way.

Last Friday, chapel was unusual; it took me off guard. First, I did not expect to sing Christmas hymns … in the middle of Lent. Yes, I have to admit that I wasn’t paying attention to …

By Erik Herrmann
“For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified…”
It was because of the signs that Nicodemus came to Jesus: “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher come from God, …