Lent and Passion Week Calendar

2023 CALENDAR FOR LENT AND PASSION WEEK

The Lent Meditations are to be done from Thursday, February 23, following Ash Wednesday, through Saturday, April 1, preceding Palm Sunday. The Passion Week Devotions are from Sunday, April 2 through Holy Saturday, April 8.

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:

Feb 22 Ash Wednesday – FAST AND ABSTAIN

 

Feb 23 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.

 

Feb 24 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.

 

Feb 25 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.

 

Feb 26 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 February 26 Sunday Service:

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

 

Feb 27 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.

 

Feb 28 Tues.   Faith is in my acceptance of thy perfect love.

 

Mar 1 Wed.   Faith leads to salvation through love.

 

Mar 2 Thurs.  As a divine fool in faith we step out in selfless action.

 

Mar 3 Fri.    Faith overcometh the world.

 

Mar 4 Sat.    Not my will, oh Father, but thy will be done.

 

Mar 5 Sun.   Oh Father, bring me into harmony that I may perceive thy divine will.

 

Mar 6 Mon.   Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for thy shall be filled.

 

Mar 7 Tues.  To do things my way is to be carnally minded; to do things thy way is the way of Christ.

 

Mar 8 Wed.  I can of my own self do nothing.

 

Mar 9 Thurs. In humility is great power.

 

Mar 10 Fri.   Oh Father, I give myself to thee in service.

 

Mar 11 Sat.   Oh Mother, bring forth my true personality.

 

Mar 12 Sun.  Individuality is but the cloak I wear.

 

Mar 13 Mon. In my patience, oh Lord, do I possess my soul.

 

Mar 14 Tues. Lord Jesus, thou art the redeemer of my soul.

 

Mar 15 Wed. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.

 

Mar 16 Thurs. Great is the soul of him who serves the least among men.

 

Mar 17 Fri. I shall know the truth and the truth shall set me free.

 

Mar 18 Sat. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

 

Five Days of Silence: Sunday March 19 through Thursday March 23

Mar 19 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 20 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.

Mar 21 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.

Mar 22 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.

Mar 23 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.

 

Mar 24 Fri.  Purge this branch, oh Father, that it may bring forth thy good fruit.

 

Mar 25 Sat. I seek thy face in purity all the days of my life.

 

Mar 26 Sun. It is through giving with pure intent that we receive life.

 

Mar 27 Mon. Oh glorious Father, thy presence releases me from all negation that I may live in thy glory.

 

Mar 28 Tues. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

 

Mar 29 Wed. Oh Father, make pure my sacrifice as I offer it to thee.

 

Mar 30 Thurs. Through the life which permeates my being, guide my actions to be free and freeing.

 

Mar 31 Fri. It is more blessed to give than to receive.

 

Apr 1 Sat. Oh Lord, make me a channel of thy grace.

 

Passion Week Devotions

Apr 2 Palm Sun. At the end of Communion Service the Altar is dismantled. Eternal Flame remains lit.

 

Apr 3 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 4 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 Holy Sat. No Communion. Morning prayers in silence. SILENCE all day. Mid-day meditation on Christos for 15 minutes. Evening prayer in silence.

 

Apr 9 Easter Sun.