Theological polka

Reformation Day is here, so it's time to celebrate in style...polka style! Check out the ever-fabulous Reformation Polka.





If you're unfamiliar with Martin Luther's life and work (or want a refresher), you can find a line-by-line explanation of the song lyrics at this site.

The church is in always in need of reformation, of course, as we must be constantly vigilant about our faithfulness to the biblical witness and the leading of the Holy Spirit. So, in that spirit, here is a prayer for the church, from Evangelical Lutheran Worship (among many other sources).

Gracious Father, we pray for your holy catholic church. Fill it with all truth and peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in anything it is amiss, reform it; where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in need, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.