Saturday After Lent 3

Psalm 51

Saturday After Lent 3

Start by reading Psalm 51 reflectively. After a period of silence, read over the quote for the day. Consider within yourself what it might mean…

Amma Theodora said , “Let us strive to enter by the narrow gate. Just as trees, if they have not stood before the winter’s storms cannot bear fruit, so it is with us, this present age is a storm and it is only through many trials and temptations that we can obtain an inheritance in the kingdom of heaven (The Sayings of the Desert Fathers Theta.2).”

Friday After Lent 3

Psalm 51

Friday After Lent 3

Start by reading Psalm 51 reflectively. After a period of silence, read over the quote for the day. Consider within yourself what it might mean…

One day Abba Theodore went to draw water with a brother. The brother going ahead of him saw a dragon in the lake. The old man said to him, “Go, walk on its head.” But he was afraid and did not go. So the old man went. The beast saw him and fled away into the desert, as if it was ashamed (The Sayings of the Desert Fathers Theta.23).

Thursday After Lent 3

Psalm 51

Thursday After Lent 3

Start by reading Psalm 51 reflectively. After a period of silence, read over the quote for the day. Consider within yourself what it might mean…

Amma Matrona said, “Many people living secluded lives on the mountain have perished living like people in the world. It is better to live in a crowd and want to live a solitary life than to live a solitary life but all the time be longing for company. (The Forgotten Desert Mothers 35).

Wednesday After Lent 3

Psalm 51

Wednesday After Lent 3 (Eucharist 9:30 am/Stations; Benediction; Meditation 7 pm) Start by reading Psalm 51 reflectively. After a period of silence, read over the quote for the day. Consider within yourself what it might mean…

Abba Marcarius was asked, ‘How should one pray?’ The old man said, “There is no need to make long discourses; it is enough to stretch out one’s hands and say, ‘Lord, as you will, and as you know, have mercy.’ And if the conflict grows fiercer say, ‘Lord, help!’ He knows very well what we need and he shows his mercy (The Sayings of the Desert Fathers Mu.19).’

Tonight's Speaker will be talking about "Having your Affairs in Order."

Tuesday After Lent 3

Psalm 51

Tuesday After Lent 3

Start by reading Psalm 51 reflectively. After a period of silence, read over the quote for the day. Consider within yourself what it might mean…

‘Amma Syncletica also said, “Those who are great athletes must contend against stronger enemies.”’ (The Sayings of the Desert Fathers Sigma.14)

Monday After Lent 3

Psalm 51

Monday After Lent 3

Start by reading Psalm 51 reflectively. After a period of silence, read over the quote for the day. Consider within yourself what it might mean…

Abba Tithoes used to say, “Pilgrimage means that a man should control his own tongue (The Sayings of the Desert Fathers Tau.2)

Third Sunday of Lent

*Sunday is always considered a feast day, or a 

‘Little Easter.’ Take a break.

3rd Sunday of Lent