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Curated collection of resources to support traditional Lutheran worship enriched by the treasures of the church catholic
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These external resources are provided for informational purposes. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement of all content or theological positions. Please exercise discernment in accordance with your confessional commitments.
Blogs & Newsletters
Gottesdienst Blog
Articles and discussions on traditional Lutheran liturgy, theology, and worship practices.
Ad Crucem News
News and commentary from a traditional Christian perspective on contemporary issues.
The American Martyr
Newsletter from Rev. Karl Hess exploring Lutheran theology, liturgy, and traditional Christian thought.
Rev. Larry Beane Substack
Pastoral reflections on Lutheran theology, liturgy, and contemporary church issues.
Devotional Aids & Piety
Rugged Rosaries
Durable, military-grade rosaries and prayer ropes designed for daily use and challenging conditions.
Lutheran Veils
Traditional chapel veils and head coverings for Lutheran women seeking to honor historic Christian practices.
Podcasts & Videos
Gottesdienst Podcast
Audio discussions on Lutheran liturgy, theology, and traditional worship practices.
OTL Podcast (YouTube)
Video discussions on Lutheran theology, liturgy, and traditional worship practices.
A Brief History of Power
Historical and theological content exploring power, authority, and tradition in Christian context.
Sacred Art & Iconography
Ad Crucem
Beautiful contemporary iconography and sacred art for worship spaces and personal devotion.
Legacy Icons
Traditional Orthodox iconography following ancient techniques and theological principles.
Study Resources
These study Bibles provide rich commentary from different Christian traditions and include the complete deuterocanonical books (except the Lutheran Study Bible, which pairs with the separate Apocrypha volume). The Lexham English Septuagint offers access to the Greek Old Testament used by the early church and quoted by the New Testament authors.
The Lutheran Study Bible
Comprehensive study Bible with Lutheran theological notes and commentary from Concordia Publishing House.
The Apocrypha: Lutheran Edition
The deuterocanonical books with Lutheran theological notes and historical context.
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
Catholic study Bible with extensive notes from the Church Fathers and Catholic tradition.
The Great Adventure Catholic Bible
Catholic Bible with narrative approach and color-coded system for understanding salvation history.
The Orthodox Study Bible
Orthodox study Bible with commentary from the Eastern Orthodox tradition and the Septuagint.
The Lexham English Septuagint
Modern English translation of the Greek Septuagint, the Bible of the early church.
Books & Publications
Concordia Publishing House
Official publisher of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod with devotional books, liturgical resources, and theological works.
JS Publishing
Traditional liturgical and theological resources for confessional Lutheran worship and study.
Websites
Evangelical Lutheran Liturgical Congregations
Locator for confessional Lutheran congregations which use the historic liturgy of the Church in all of their services and practice Closed Communion.
The Book of Concord
Complete online resource for the Lutheran confessional documents with searchable text and historical context.
Church Fathers (New Advent)
Complete collection of patristic writings from the early Church Fathers with searchable texts and biographical information.
Worship Resources
Lutheran Service Book
The official hymnal and liturgical book of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod with complete worship services.
Treasury of Daily Prayer
Daily devotional resource with Scripture readings, prayers, and hymn verses for the entire church year.
The Daily Office
Traditional daily prayer offices (Matins, Vespers, Compline) for Lutheran worship and personal devotion.
These external resources are provided for informational purposes. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement of all content or theological positions. Please exercise discernment in accordance with your confessional commitments.