Let us set out with joy upon the season of the fast, and prepare ourselves for spiritual combat. Let us purify our soul and cleanse our flesh; and as we fast from food, let us also abstain from every passion. Rejoicing in the virtues of the Spirit may we persevere with love, and so be… Continue reading Clean Monday
Tag: great lent
The Book of Joel
During this week before Great Lent begins, called "cheese week", the Church prescribes some reading from the book of Joel on Wednesday. This year the first of the 2 readings caught my attention. Centuries of tradition never ceases to amaze me. Now says the Lord your God,“Turn to Me with all your heart,With fasting, with… Continue reading The Book of Joel
Women’s Retreat Notes-Lenten Disciplines
On February 23rd I attended a women’s retreat at a local church. The title of this retreat was The Three Great Lenten Disciplines: Fasting, Almsgiving and Prayer. Mother Melania from Holy Assumption Monastery in Calistoga, California was the speaker. This retreat was very much a blessing to me. I thought I’d take the time to… Continue reading Women’s Retreat Notes-Lenten Disciplines
By the Waters of Babylon
By the waters of Babylon, there we sat down & wept, when we remembered Zion. Alleluia. https://youtu.be/d6teZcK4YZs This past Sunday (Saturday evening matins to be exact) we sang this hymn. One of 3 times in the entire year. It is part of the Lenten Triodion and only sung 3 Sundays in a row prior to… Continue reading By the Waters of Babylon
Maxim Mondays
Yesterday, March 18, was the 3rd anniversary of the repose of Fr. Thomas Hopko. Many know Fr. Thomas but if you don't let me introduce you. He was the Dean of St. Vladimir Orthodox Seminary for 10 years and taught Dogmatic Theology for 34 years. He was an author, lecturer, podcaster and an amazing Christian… Continue reading Maxim Mondays
Let us set out with JOY!
Let us set out with joy upon the season of the fast, and prepare ourselves for spiritual combat. Let us purify our soul and cleanse our flesh; and as we fast from food, let us also abstain from every passion. Rejoicing in the virtues of the Spirit may we persevere with love, and so be… Continue reading Let us set out with JOY!
Kindler of Joy! 