For the last few years, we’ve been testing The Lutheran Missal materials with a limited field testing audience, first the temporal lectionary, then the sanctoral lectionary, then the gradual texts, after that the collects, and now the complends (post-communions) and super populums (for weekdays in Lent). We’re happy to announce that now anyone can access…
The richly illuminated missals and liturgical books of the late-medieval period were made possible in large part through the generosity of patrons. We would like to continue that tradition with The Lutheran Missal, inviting individuals, families, congregations, and others to take part in the creation of its sacred art. Our goal for The Lutheran Missal…
The previous articles in this series discussed the texts and melodies of the Mass Propers. This article concerns the technical elements of the melodies, which are wrapped up in a concept called modality. N.B.: in the process of writing this article, the author came across a detailed article on a similar topic, written by Angela…
In August of last year we began soliciting portfolio submissions to find an artist to illustrate The Lutheran Missal. We were pleasantly surprised to receive not two or three, but fifteen applications and portfolios from as many artists. As we reviewed the submissions, two related facts became clear: 1) Due to the astounding quality of…
For those of you who have made inquiries regarding the Confession of St. Peter, noted in some places on the 18th of January, but in our work on the 22nd of February, this recent post at Gottesdienst should answer many of your questions.
The editors of The Lutheran Missal are pleased to announce the beginning of our third comprehensive round of field testing, coinciding with the release of the newly-translated Sunday collects. A new field testing page has been updated with the latest texts for the Readings, Psalmody, and Collects. Click here to sign up and receive the…
The complete liturgical calendar with readings and colors for the upcoming liturgical year can be found in a Google Sheet for your convenient reference here, or viewed below. If you haven’t already, you can also subscribe to the Google Calendar for The Lutheran Missal, which provides an easy reference for Sundays and feasts throughout the…
So far more than half a dozen artists have submitted their portfolios and a rough bid to illustrate The Lutheran Missal. Any artists who have yet to make a submission are encouraged to do so before Luther’s hammer strikes the Wittenberg church door (Friday, October 31st, 2025). More details about the scope of the project…
We are seeking an artist to illustrate The Lutheran Missal. More details about the scope of the project can be found here. Please share this flyer with anyone who may have the necessary skills and desire to be part of this historic project. We ask applicants to submit a portfolio and bid by October 31st.
The previous article in this series discussed the texts of the Propers. While very important, the texts are only one half of the package. The present article will discuss the other half of the package: the melodies, specifically the historic Gregorian chants to which the Propers are sung in the Western Church. The Propers as…
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