Even though Lent is a more somber time for us, I was reminded this morning of the Lenten Catechesis portion that is found in Treasury of Daily Prayer. After praying the Scripture and the Writing for the day, there is a portion of the Catechism to reflect upon. I had forgotten that since last Lent, and what a joy. The only kind of pastor I want to be is a Small Catechism pastor.
Having this portion of catechesis in Lent is a nice feature, as Lent was often used as preparation for baptism and communion. The learner would spend the Lenten period learning the teachings of the faith so that on Palm Sunday they would be baptized and on Easter Vigil they would receive their first communion. And the material that was learned was known as the catechism. Later Martin Luther would write his Small Catechism because the local churches and clergy knew nothing of what they were worshiping.
What a joy to spend a few extra minutes pondering portions of the Six Chief Parts.
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