Today we
remember and give thanks for Katharina von Bora Luther. Katharina von Bora (1499–1552) was placed in
a convent when still a child and became a nun in 1515. In April 1523 she and
eight other nuns were rescued from the convent and brought to Wittenberg. There
Martin Luther helped return some to their former homes and placed the rest in
good families. Katharina and Martin were married on June 13, 1525. Their
marriage was a happy one and blessed with six children. Katharina skillfully
managed the Luther household, which always seemed to grow because of his
generous hospitality. After Luther’s death in 1546, Katharina remained in
Wittenberg but lived much of the time in poverty. She died in an accident while
traveling with her children to Torgau in order to escape the plague.
Collect of the Day:
O God, our refuge and our
strength, You raised up Your servant Katharina to support her husband in the
task to reform and renew your Church in the light of Your Word. Defend and purify the Church today and grant
that, through faith, we may boldly support and encourage our pastors and
teachers of the faith as they proclaim and administer the riches of Your grace
made known in Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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