Rosary Prayer In German
Barb Frison
The church has the shape of the front of a ship, with a cross as the bowsprit. It was dedicated in 1962. Behind the altar was a crucifix surrounded by a huge version of the so-called Pearls of Life or Pearls of Faith. This simplified rosary was created by a Swedish Lutheran bishop in 1995 and has become popular as a bracelet among Protestant Christians in Germany.
The groups and activities of the congregation include a clothing exchange (clothes are gathered and distributed), an ecumenical choir, a choir called "Salt and Light" who sing contemporary Christian music, a senior gymnastic group, a German-Polish parent initiative, and a rosary prayer group.
The church is in a residential area in a northeast section of Frankfurt called Preungesheim. The most interesting neighbour, only a street block away, is a large prison, which has a long history: The original was built in the 1880s. During the Nazi terror years it was used as an execution place for opponents of the regime. Today it has a reputation for administering humane treatment of prisoners.
About one-quarter full, an estimated 120 people in a nave that holds maybe 350 to 400. It intrigues me that Catholic churches get such loyal worship attendance. The four local Protestant churches combined do not get 120 people together on a given Sunday probably only half that number.
A couple who sat directly in front of me engaged in conversation during the service. An incredibly loud baby could be heard occasionally. The biggest distraction was the lack of information about the order of service. Twice the priest announced a page, in order to enable the congregation to participate in a liturgical text, but otherwise it was assumed that everyone knew the prayers and responses by memory. Another distraction was that the eucharist liturgy began during the collection.
The gospel for this Sunday, Matthew 13:24-30, is the parable about weeds sown in a wheat field by an enemy. The weeds were not pulled up, lest they damage that which is fruitful, but were allowed to grow completely until the harvest. This parable illustrates the gentle patience of God, who realizes that we are fragile, giving us time to grow and renounce the darkness that develops inside and among us. The Kingdom of God is at hand, calling for us to live each day as though it might be the final day.
When I finally found the order of service that the celebrant was (more or less) using, I noticed that he changed one word in the words of consecration. As he held the chalice he proclaimed the blood of the New Covenant, "shed for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins." The written words are: "shed for you and for many..." Usually I dont like it when celebrants change the words of the liturgy to suit their own taste, but in this case I found the change to be appropriate and uplifting.
Germany is experiencing a summer with Gehenna-like heat, which produces occasional flood-producing downpours. I was wondering during the service what I would encounter upon leaving the church: hell-fire temperatures or a Noahs Ark-like deluge. In this context, the total lack of organ music and hymn singing during the service seemed a bit ominous.
No after-service coffee, but there was an after-service blessing of automobiles with holy water. St Christopher (whose day is July 25th) is, among other things, the patron saint of automobiles and traffic. The celebrant initiated this blessing with prayers that addressed many aspects of mobility, safety, ecological issues and traffic flow.
Im really not sure. There is a lot missing when there is no music or hymn singing. It didnt help that insiders were able to sing parts of the liturgy by memory. Seldom have I felt so cut off from a worshipping congregation.
Bonjour! The French Conversation Table at UE is meeting today - Wednesday, November 15 - from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in Hyde Hall 124.for a "Movie Night." Join us for an evening of fun. The movie will be followed by a discussion. Everyone is welcome!
Please come to I-House tonight - we will be having presenters from many different countries. Each presenter is reciting a poem or story from his or her home country. Tea and coffee will be served. Please join us for this event upstairs in Ridgway University Center at 7:00 p.m.!
After opening the season with an 89-81 victory over Murray State at home on Sunday, the University of Evansville women's basketball team travels to Huntsville, Alabama, to take on Alabama A&M tonight at 6:00 p.m.
Evansville sets off on its first road trip of the season with momentum built from a successful weekend. In their first game back on campus since 2000, the Purple Aces captured an 89-81 win over Murray State in front of an electric crowd at Meeks Family Fieldhouse. Graduate guard Hannah Noe recorded the fourth-best scoring performance in program history with 33 points. Noe's outing is believed to be the most points for a Purple Ace in their Evansville debut as individual stats from the early years of program history are incomplete. For her efforts, Noe was recognized as the Missouri Valley Conference Women's Basketball Player/Newcomer of the Week.
Alabama A&M opened its season last Friday at Alabama, suffering a 90-32 defeat to the Crimson Tide. Evansville and the Bulldogs have met just once previously with the Aces earning a 63-54 victory on December 21, 2016 in Evansville. The Aces have made just one previous trip to play a team on the road in the state of Alabama. The only previous occasion, Evansville captured a 62-47 victory over UAB in Birmingham.
The Aces are in search of their eighth win in the last nine games, dating back to Feb. 17, 2017. With a win, UE would secure its first 2-0 start since winning back-to-back games to open the 2010-11 campaign.
Darrin Weber, assistant professor of mathematics at University of Evansville, will deliver a talk to Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) chapter today. The lecture will begin at 2:00 p.m. in Room 126, Koch Center for Engineering and Science. The title of Weber's lecture is "What is Data Science?"
Even though its roots date back decades, the field of data science is very new. This, coupled with the fact that data science involves multiple disciplines, is why defining what data science is continuing to be an open question among data scientists and academics. Regardless of how we classify it, it is proving to be an extremely useful and vital field that has far reaching applications. Businesses, governments, and even non-profits are finding themselves swamped with data, but have no idea how to begin to understand it. Data scientists are charged with sifting through it all and finding meaning that businesses or agencies can act upon.
All students are invited to join us for this week's Fireside Chat this evening at 7:30 p.m. We will meet in Grabill Lounge, the basement of Neu Chapel, and will walk over to Honey Moon Coffee Co. together for a time of conversation and reflection on how when life's journey brings us into troublesome situations. We hope to see you then!
The Newman Club will be offering a 20 minute rosary prayer every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in Library Room 209. Students and faculty are welcome. For more information, contact Olivia at o...@evansville.edu.
On January 20, the Center for Student Engagement in partnership with the University of Evansville Leadership Academy will host the 2018 Student Leadership Conference: Bright Lights, Brighter Leaders. The event will be in Eykamp Hall, Room 251, Ridgway University Center, from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be served to participants.
Fill out this registration form to sign up for the event. Early registration closes December 7 (Reading/Study Day); participants must register by this day to be guaranteed a T-shirt. Details on how the shirts will be delivered can be found on the registration form. A non-refundable deposit is due by Dec 15 in order to secure your spot.
The event will feature speakers the surrounding areas. Students will be exposed to several aspects of leadership, entrepreneurship, and community building throughout the day. Any student wanting to advance their leadership skills or collaborate with others are invited to attend.
Interested in learning about what it's like to study abroad in Morocco? Or just what it's like to study abroad in general? Join us today - Thursday, November 16 - for a series of student study abroad presentations highlighting different types of study abroad trips available at UE!
Alexis, an international studies major, spent a semester during her junior year in Morocco. She spent her time living with a Moroccan host family, traveling around the country, and indulging in the local food.
Interested in learning about what it's like to study abroad and do field work in Israel? Or just what it's like to study abroad in general? Join us today for a series of student study abroad presentations highlighting different types of study abroad trips available at UE!
Anna and Isaac both spent time this past summer participating in the Jezreel Expedition, an archaeological dig that takes place in Israel. Stop by for their presentation to learn all about their experiences and their findings.
This 5K Run/Walk and/or and 1 Mile stroll is an event that is fun for the participants and spectators alike. Each participant receives a 5-piece Santa outfit, including a beard. They are asked to wear the Santa suit in the event. Prizes will be given for the most decorative. What a sight!
Proceeds from the 2017 Santa Run will benefit the University of Evansville's Changemaker Challenge program for 2018. This program follows the mission statement of Rotary's by empowering the leaders of tomorrow to make a better community for all. Local students compete with innovative ideas to make our community a better destination.
The cast features Meredith Ham, a junior from Castle Rock, Colorado, as Prospera, and Aaron Gonner, a senior from Dubuque, Iowa, as Ariel. The 20-person cast also features Amanda Suggs, a junior from Cedar Park, Texas, as Miranda; Jack Russell, a freshman from Montgomery, Texas, as Ferdinand; and Joseph W. Schwalb, a senior from Thiensville, Wisconsin, as Caliban.
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