The issue covers topics such as fasting in modern times, avoiding abuses of fasting and the biblical background of fasting.
Lent
April ‘Lutheran Witness’ looks to the cross
The Lent/Easter issue features a walk through St. Matthew’s account of the Passion and an in-depth examination of “apologetics under the cross.”
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
During Lent, we stare the awful truth of death directly in the face and contemplate anew the depth of our sin and the magnitude of Christ’s salvation.
LCMS Worship: Suggestions for 2019 midweek Lenten services
LCMS Worship provides suggestions for liturgy, psalms, readings, hymns and collects to use during 2019 midweek Lenten services.
LCMS Worship: A Lenten Prayer
LCMS Worship provides “A Lenten Prayer” for congregations to use in worship services or for families to use during devotions.
Lutheran Witness: March 2018
In its Lenten issue, The Lutheran Witness explores a few of the elements that make up the Bible’s counter-cultural vision for “the good life.”
What to give up for Lent?
Lent is not so much a time of “giving things up” as it is a time for adding things that increase our awareness of God’s mercy in Christ Jesus.
LCMS Worship: A Lenten Prayer
LCMS Worship provides “A Lenten Prayer” for congregations to use in worship services or for families to use during devotions.
LCMS Worship: Suggestions for 2018 midweek Lenten services
LCMS Worship provides suggestions for liturgy, psalms, readings, hymns and collects to use during 2018 midweek Lenten services.
Seminaries plan preaching workshops, lecture and music events
The preaching workshops will focus on helping pastors plan and prepare for Lent.
LCMS Worship: Hymn of the Day Studies for Lent – Three-Year & One-Year Lectionary
LCMS Worship provides Hymn of the Day Studies for Lent for the Three-Year Lectionary and the One-Year Lectionary for the Lutheran Service Book.
Lent and Easter 101
The darkness of Good Friday gives way to the light of the early Easter morning.
Annunciation: In the Midst of Lent, Joy
If your Lent has been lacking joy, you’re doing it wrong.
Living as Christians in an Age of Ultra-Surveillance
Lent is an ideal time for us to reexamine our lives.