In the last installment of this article I began sharing with you what the Fathers thought being in Christ concretely means. They felt and believed that the new life in Christ, brought about by the actions of Christ, implies personal … Continue reading
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One of the unique things about our Church is that through her liturgical practices during the Great Fast she leads us gradually to the celebration of the Great and Holy Week, one of two weeks which she celebrates as beyond … Continue reading
At this point I would like to review what I have been sharing with you about the call to holiness. Each person’s journey toward God is unique. But the common element of every journey, if it is to succeed, is … Continue reading
The weekend Divine Liturgy during the Great Fast is that of St, Basil the Great. It is the older of the two main liturgies we use during the year. That St. Basil composed a Liturgy, or rather reformed an existing … Continue reading
O Christ my true God, Who willingly accepted crucifixion for the resurrection of mankind, who dyed Your finger with blood through the crimson of the Cross, and through this Cross compassionately ordained forgiveness for me and all mankind, forsake me … Continue reading
Help me, O loving Lord, to truly spend the remaining time of this Great Fast in a manner that will prepare me to celebrate Your glorious resurrection. Help me to understand that Your resurrection could not have truly taken place … Continue reading
O most loving Lord, let my knowledge of why You embraced the Cross be a source of help and inspiration to me as I attempt to carry the crosses that life presents to me. Help me to always believe and … Continue reading
Help me this day, O Lord, to understand the true meaning of Your Cross and try to imitate You as I try, in my weakness, to carry the cross that life presents to me. Help me to always realize that … Continue reading
O Master and Lord, help me to desire to truly bow my mind, heart and life to You and embrace the way of living that You taught me through Your life, death and resurrection. Help me to understand that the … Continue reading
My dearest Savior, I beg your help as I attempt to pick up my personal cross and follow You. As I reflect upon the way You lived Your life and death, I know that this is the way I desire … Continue reading