Lent and Passion Week Calendar

2025 CALENDAR FOR LENT AND PASSION WEEK

The Lent Meditations are to be done following Ash Wednesday on March 5. They are from Thursday March 6  through Saturday April 12. During that time are the Five Days of Silence from Sunday March 30 to Thursday April 3.

Palm Sunday is on April 13.

Passion Week Devotions start on Sunday April 13 and go through Shrove Thursday April 17, Good Friday April 18, and Holy Saturday April 19.

Easter is on Sunday April 20.

Lent Meditations

Morning Meditation each day: 

Oh glorious Father, reveal within me the mystery of our holy Mother Mary.

Noon Meditation each day:

Oh thou great Master Jesus – channel of light

Evening Meditations:

Mar 5 Ash Wednesday – FAST AND ABSTAIN

Mar 6 Thurs.  For the earth is now in the ashes of ruin, the sins committed since our Lord Jesus was on earth in a human body. The renaissance of war and pestilence and unbelief.  Oh Father, we look forward to the fullness of the atonement that our Lord will obtain for us.  As we again go through the great reality of the journey to Calvary.

Mar 7 Fri.  We look now upon the greatness of the world, creation of God the Father.  We look out upon the astounding universe with eyes unblinking and face unblanched. To ignore no longer truth and fear no fact. We are now ready at all times to recast all our opinions to the glory of God. We are ready to enter the crucible of purification which to experience new gifts of the spirit. Not building hope on hope alone but hope on a firmer foundation.

Mar 8 Sat. To forgive, without seeking forgiveness. To love and keep affection in the face of misunderstanding. I vow to set my thoughts upon things I value and spend my strength in the fulfillment of noble purpose. To reverence the reverences of others rather than what they revere.

Mar 9 Sun. To be alert to all nature’s pageantry of beauty though we may dwell amid city’s clamor. I vow to get the most out of life and give the most of what I receive. To be sincerely faithful to responsibilities so that all may cherish honor above indulgence.

Benediction for March 9 Sunday Service:

May the faith that makes faithful, the hope that endures and the love that triumphs be with us always. Amen, Amen, Amen.

Mar 10 Mon. I seek service above gain, that I may leave this world enriched by a treasure of kindly deeds and a memory of love; this is my aspiration and ideal.

Mar 11 Tues.   Faith is in my acceptance of thy perfect love.

Mar 12 Wed.   Faith leads to salvation through love.

Mar 13 Thurs.  As a divine fool in faith we step out in selfless action.

Mar 14 Fri.    Faith overcometh the world.

Mar 15 Sat.    Not my will, oh Father, but thy will be done.

Mar 16 Sun.   Oh Father, bring me into harmony that I may perceive thy divine will.

Mar 17 Mon.   Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for thy shall be filled.

Mar 18 Tues.  To do things my way is to be carnally minded; to do things thy way is the way of Christ.

Mar 19 Wed.  I can of my own self do nothing.

Mar 20 Thurs. In humility is great power.

Mar 21 Fri.   Oh Father, I give myself to thee in service.

Mar 22 Sat.   Oh Mother, bring forth my true personality.

Mar 23 Sun.  Individuality is but the cloak I wear.

Mar 24 Mon. In my patience, oh Lord, do I possess my soul.

Mar 25 Tues. Lord Jesus, thou art the redeemer of my soul.

Mar 26 Wed. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.

Mar 27 Thurs. Great is the soul of him who serves the least among men.

Mar 28 Fri. I shall know the truth and the truth shall set me free.

Mar 29 Sat. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

Five Days of Silence: Sunday March 30 through Thursday April 3

Mar 30 Sun. For the earth is now in the ashes of ruin, the sins committed since our Lord Jesus was on earth in a human body. The renaissance of war and pestilence and unbelief.  Oh Father, we look forward to the fullness of the atonement that our Lord will obtain for us.  As we again go through the great reality of the journey to Calvary.

Mar 31 Mon. We look now upon the greatness of the world, creation of God the Father. We look out upon the astounding universe with eyes unblinking and face unblanched. To ignore no longer truth and fear no fact. We are now ready at all times to recast all our opinions to the glory of God. We are ready to enter the crucible of purification which to experience new gifts of the Spirit. Not building hope on hope alone but hope on a firmer foundation.

Apr 1 Tues. To forgive, without seeking forgiveness. To love and keep affection in the face of misunderstanding. I vow to set my thoughts upon things I value and spend my strength in the fulfillment of noble purpose. To reverence the reverences of others rather than what they revere.

Apr  2 Wed. To be alert to all nature’s pageantry of beauty though we may dwell amid city’s clamor. I vow to get the most out of life and give the most of what I receive. To be sincerely faithful to responsibilities so that all may cherish honor above indulgence.

Apr 3 Thurs. I seek service above gain, that I may leave this world enriched by a treasure of kindly deeds and a memory of love, this is my aspiration and ideal.

Apr 4 Fri.  Purge this branch, oh Father, that it may bring forth thy good fruit.

Apr 5 Sat. I seek thy face in purity all the days of my life.

Apr 6 Sun. It is through giving with pure intent that we receive life.

Apr 7 Mon. Oh glorious Father, thy presence releases me from all negation that I may live in thy glory.

Apr 8 Tues. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Apr 9 Wed. Oh Father, make pure my sacrifice as I offer it to thee.

Apr 10 Thurs. Through the life which permeates my being, guide my actions to be free and freeing.

Apr 11 Fri. It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Apr 12 Sat. Oh Lord, make me a channel of thy grace.

Passion Week Devotions

Apr 13 Palm Sun. At the end of Communion Service the Altar is dismantled. Eternal Flame remains lit.

Apr 14 Mon. No Communion. Morning prayers. Gospel John 12: 1-9. Mid-day meditation on Christos for 15 minutes. Evening prayer and meditation on compassion and beatification of Mary for the loss of her son.

Apr 15 Tues. No Communion. Morning prayers. Gospel Mark 14: 32-72, Mark 15: 1-46. The story of our redemption. Mid-day meditation on Christos for 15 minutes. Evening prayer and meditation on compassion and beatification of Mary for the loss of her son.

Apr 16 Wed. No Communion. Morning prayers. Gospel Luke 22: 39-71, Luke 23: 1-53. The story of our redemption. Mid-day meditation on Christos for 15 minutes. Evening prayer and meditation on compassion and beatification of Mary for the loss of her son.

Apr 17 Shrove Thurs. – Lord’s supper. No Communion. Morning prayers. Gospel John 13: 1-15. Washing of the feet. 1 Cor. 11: 20-32. Mid-day meditation on Christos for 15 minutes. Evening prayer and meditation on compassion and beatification of Mary for the loss of her son. Closing evening prayer – 23 Psalm.

Apr 18 Good Fri. – Passion and death. No Communion. Morning prayers. Gospel John 18: 1-40, John 19: 1-42. Mid-day meditation on Christos for 15 minutes. Evening prayer and meditation on compassion and beatification of Mary for the loss of her son.

Apr 19 Holy Sat. No Communion. Morning prayers in silence. SILENCE all day. Mid-day meditation on Christos for 15 minutes. Evening prayer in silence.

Apr 20 Easter Sun.