40 Words in 40 Days: Almsgiving
Almsgiving The act of voluntarily giving to those in need. Hebrews 13:16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing…
40 Words in 40 Days: Adiaphora
Adiaphora The term “adiaphora” is a transliteration of the Greek term (Latin: indifferentia; undifferentiated matters) meaning indifferent things. (via Dictionary of Luther and the Lutheran Traditions) Romans 14:2-3 2 One person’s…
40 Words in 40 Days: Sanctuary
Sanctuary A holy place where God is present. In the wilderness, that was the tent of meeting; in the time of Solomon, it was the Temple at Jerusalem. In both…
40 Words in 40 Days: Eucharist
Eucharist (YOO-kuh-rist) A Greek word meaning “thanksgiving” used in reference to the meal of Holy Communion. We call this meal Eucharist because we eat and drink in a spirit of…
40 Words in 40 Days: Kyrie
Kyrie (KEER-ee-ay) A short repeated invocation (in Greek or in translation) used in many Christian liturgies, especially at the beginning of the Eucharist or as a response in a litany.…
40 Words in 40 Days: Sacrament
Sacrament An act that imparts God’s grace, using visible means, connected with the Word of God, and commanded by Christ; for Lutherans, Holy Baptism and Holy Communion. (via Lutheran Basics…
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