lenten triodion – West Point Orthodox Christian Chapel

Sunday of Judgement: Biblical Perspectives of Why I Fast

“There is no verse in the Bible that says, “Thou shalt fast for 40 days before Holy Week and Easter and call it Lent.” But, does there have to be?”

Sunday of the Prodigal Son: Coming to Our Senses in Prayer

This past Sunday was the second of the Lenten Triodion of the Orthodox Church. The Gospel lesson was from the Lord’s parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). This upcoming Sunday is the recognition of the Final Judgement and the last day that we are to freely consume meat (Meatfare) before the great fast. ItContinue reading “Sunday of the Prodigal Son: Coming to Our Senses in Prayer”

Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: What Justifies Us

This past Sunday was the first of the three Sundays (the Triodion) leading to the Great Lenten Fast of the Orthodox Church. Coming up will be the Sunday of the Prodigal Son followed by Judgement Sunday. After these, most parishes will hold a special Vespers (evening) service on Forgiveness Sunday as we repent to andContinue reading “Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee: What Justifies Us”