February 12 - March 22, 2023
The Holy and Great Fast
When you fast, do not be gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that your fasting will not be obvious to men, but only to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. (Matthew 6:16-18)
The icon is of the Crucifixion.
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Feasts & Fasts - February 2024
Finding me naked, stripped of virtues, the enemy wounded me with the arrow of sin; but, O God, Physician of our souls and bodies, heal the wounds of my soul and have mercy on me. (Lenten Sunday Vespers, Tone 7) Notice the the Lord says "when you fast", not "if you fast". And remember that fasting is part of a three-legged stool that supports us. The other two legs are prayer and almsgiving. |
February Please continue to pray for for a swift and peaceful conclusion to the wars in Ukraine, the Middle East, Ethopia and every conflict worldwide. Please also pray for the peace and safety of all those who are deprived of liberty. The Eparchy of Passaic is collecting stipends to support priests in Ukraine. The Eparchy of Newton is collecting dontations to support the Church in the Middle East. Please support them as best you can! |
Teachings of Christ the Savior
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7,8 ESV)
Truth to Live By
"The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin." (Proverbs 10:10 ESV)
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