Archive For The “Lent” Category
Yesterday was Forgiveness Sunday. This day signifies that Lent is about to begin. We are given the opportunity as a church to ask for forgiveness from all the members of our parish. It is a beautiful service, full of repentance, sorrow and joy. On the Sunday of Forgiveness focus is placed on the exile of [...]
Our day started with our early riser (Spunky) waking up long before the sun began to peak over the horizon. I brought her into our bedroom and attempted to sleep a little bit longer. Shortly after her arrival, Punky came into our room and Bunky began to cry in his crib. So, we made our [...]
This evening, we read the Twelve Passion Gospels. Today he who hung the earth upon the waters is hung upon a Tree, He who is King of the Angels is arrayed in a crown of thorns. He who wraps the heaven in clouds is wrapped in mocking purple. He who freed Adam in the Jordan [...]
Our family has been sick on and off, mostly on, since mid-summer. Right now, everyone in our home, including the dog, is under the weather. Bunky has been on antibiotics since last week, and, now, Punky is as well, after a trip to the doctor this afternoon. They have ear infections in both ears. Punky’s [...]
When the glorious disciples were enlightened at the washing of their feet before the supper, then the impious Judas was darkened, ailing with avarice. And to the lawless judges he betrays You, the righteous Judge. Behold, O lover of money, this man who because of money hanged himself. Flee from the greedy soul which dared [...]
Entry into Jerusalem, 12th Century Mosaic (via my father in law) By raising Lazarus from the dead before Your passion, You did confirm the universal Resurrection, O Christ God! Like the children with the palms of victory, We cry out to You, O Vanquisher of death; Hosanna in the Highest! Blessed is He that comes [...]
In order to include the children in the Lenten season, I have put together a short lesson for each day to teach them about Lent and our faith. * A CLEAN BEDROOM IS INVITING TO THE ANGELS * A CLEAN BODY CAN BE ACHIEVED THROUGH A CLEAN BELLY (no sweets) * A CLEAN MIND IS [...]
Recently, I’ve heard/read lots of people discussing fasting for Lent. The good, the bad and the ugly! I have a friend from college, who is an Evangelical Christian, and he has been considering fasting from something for Lent, so he posted about it Facebook. The first person to comment said the following, “I think you [...]
