Prayer of Martin Luther
In 1521 Martin Luther was summoned to appear before the Diet of Worms to recant his opinions, which were regarded as heretical and against everything the Catholic Church stood for.
The Speech of Martin Luther before the Diet of Worms (1521)
“Most serene emperor, illustrious princes, gracious lords. I obediently appeared at the time appointed yesterday evening, in conformity with the order given me yesterday, and by God’s mercies I conjure your majesty and your August highnesses to listen graciously to the defense of a cause which I am assured is just and true. If, through […]
Disputation of Doctor Martin Luther on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences by Dr. Martin Luther (1517)
Out of love and concern for the truth, and with the object of eliciting it, the following heads will be the subject of a public discussion at Wittenberg under the presidency of the reverend father, Martin Luther, Augustinian, Master of Arts and Sacred Theology, and duly appointed Lecturer on these subjects in that place. He […]
The Prayer of Martin Luther before facing the Diet of Worms
On 31 October 1517 Dr Martin Luther nailed his 95 Thesis, which contained his concerns that he had with Roman Catholicism, to the church doors of Wittenberg.
For a time such as this
Ever wondered what the reason is that you are at this specific place and time in your life?