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The Gospel Readings of the Great Lent |
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Tuesday, 17 March 2009 16:31 |
1. Pre-Lent Sunday - This is the Sunday right before the beginning of Lent. Lent always starts on a Monday. The Gospel reading for Pre-Lent Sunday is Matthew 6:1-18. The three main themes in this reading are
- Doing charitable deeds and giving alms (tithes)
- Fasting
- Prayer
The Pre-Lent Gospel reading sets the stage for our spiritual life during the period of Lent. The Pre-Lent Gospel reading talks about doing these three things in humility, and in particular, praying and fasting in secret and without recognition as well as doing charitable deeds without being noticed.
2. First Sunday of Lent - The Gospel reading for the first Sunday of lent is a continuation of the Pre-Lent Sunday Gospel reading. It is Matthew 6:19-33. The main themes in this Gospel reading are:
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Friday, 06 February 2009 00:43 |
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The Great Lent
Lent is a season of intense prayer, fasting and alms
giving concern for those in need. It offers all Christians an opportunity to
prepare for Easter by serious discernment about their lives, with particular
attention to the word of God which enlightens the daily journey of all who
believe. It is a time during which we remember our sinful condition and our
need for a Savior to die for our sins and rise to offer us new life. It is a
time of renewed devotion. It is also a time of repentance, a real renewal of
our minds, hearts and deeds in conformity with Christ and his teachings. It
is the time, most of all, of our return to the great commandments of loving
God and our neighbors.
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Monday, 01 June 2009 18:13 |
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The Feast of the Ascension is celebrated on the fortieth day after the feast of the Resurrection, always on a Thursday.
In this feast we recall Him Who raises and lifts us up to sit with Him in heaven (Ephesians. 2:6).
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Monday, 23 February 2009 18:21 |
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- Pre-lent
- Treasures in Heaven
- Temptation Sunday
- The Prodigal Son
- The Samaritan Woman
- The Paralyzed Man
- The Man Born Blind
- Palm Sunday
- Resurrection Sunday
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Bible Study "Book of Revelation" by Fr. Youhanna Ibrahim |
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