Posts Tagged ‘Triodion’
An End Brings a New Beginning
As we wrap up the Triodion Period this week, our annual Lectionary is coming to an end. Beginning next week, we will read from the New Testament only on Saturdays and Sundays. The weekdays are reserved for Old Testament readings during the Great Fast. There are just a few more days to inspire us to…
Read MoreEpisode 418 – Stop Keeping Score
It is so easy to list the sins of everyone around us. The prayer of the Pharisee was focused on the sins of others rather than his own sins. It was the prayer of the Publican who understood his need for God’s mercy. Being preoccupied with following the rules of the Church for the sake…
Read MoreReady to Perform
You attend every practice as a devoted member of the team week after week. The team is up against the biggest and strongest team in the league. You see your name on the team rosters as ‘first string’ for the upcoming big game. You are so excited, but a little nervous. Will you be strong…
Read MoreBuddy Check!
We all remember being young at camp and excited for the adventures in the program. One of the most important tasks at the beginning of every camp experience was to identify our buddy. This wasn’t our friend, per se, but the person with whom we would share mutual responsibility. If our buddy was lost, we…
Read MoreReturn to the Lord!
On the Wednesday of Cheese Fare, the week before the Great Fast, the character of the day is Lenten. Although we have not yet begun the Great Fast, we are fasting from meat today as we turn our attention more and more on God. The daily services today (and Friday this week) are Lenten. We…
Read MoreTrailers and Previews
We have grown accustomed to getting a sneak peak into the future every time we go the movies. Trailers have been a standard in the movie industry since the beginning. Trailers and previews are nice because we know what to expect when we get to the movie. The same is true in our spiritual life.…
Read MoreThe Pain of Coming to Your Senses
In the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15.11-32), Jesus tells us of the journey of the youngest son of a father, who wants to go out on his own. He demands to collect his inheritance early and strikes out on his own. His father, loving and supportive, allows his son to leave the safety…
Read MoreOn Your Mark
When I was younger, I spent my summers hanging out at the swimming pool like so many of my friends. I became friends with the lifeguards, and eventually became a member of the pool staff. As a staff member I was privileged to watch swim practice. I can still hear the coach calling out instructions…
Read MoreWhat Should I Read?
Some people love to read, while others struggle getting through a few paragraphs. Some buy ‘good books’ but never crack open the cover, while others have half-read books laying around every corner. Whether you enjoy reading or only read what is necessary, we can all agree that there are ‘good books’ and not so good…
Read MoreOrder in the Church
This time of year, you can real feel the order in the Church. Since the beginning of the Triodion, you may have noticed the Church has not stopped to prepare us for the Great Fast. This is being accomplished not only in regard to fasting, since the fast from meat begins today, but with the…
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