Reformation Day
Wednesday, October
31, 2012
The Lord be with you
On October 31,
1517, an Augustinian monk posted ninety-five statements for
discussion on the door of the Castle Church
in Wittenberg, Germany.
Dr. Martin Luther hoped that posting his theses would bring about an academic
debate regarding repentance, the sale of indulgences, and other matters of
concern within the Roman Catholic Church. However, Rome
eventually excommunicated Luther, judging him to be a heretic. Luther’s
reforms, centered on the teaching that a believer is justified by grace through
faith in Jesus Christ, sparked religious reforms not only in the German states
but also in many European countries. In 1667, Elector John George II of Saxony
standardized the custom of observing Luther’s Oc6tober 31 posting of the
Ninety-five Theses.
Collect of the Day:
Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people.
Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of
temptation, defend us against all enemies, and grant to Your Church Your saving
peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Blessings in Christ,
Pastor John Rickert
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