Lent and Passion Week Calendar

2026 CALENDAR FOR LENT AND PASSION WEEK

The Lent Meditations are to be done following Ash Wednesday on February 18, 2026. They are from Thursday February 19  through Saturday March 28. During that time are the Five Days of Silence from Sunday March 15 to Thursday March 19.

Palm Sunday is on March 29.

Passion Week Devotions start on Sunday March 29 and go through Good Friday April 3, and Holy Saturday April 4.

Easter is on Sunday April 5, 2026.

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 18 Ash Wednesday – FAST AND ABSTAIN

Feb 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 22 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 23 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 24 Tues.   Faith is in my acceptance of thy perfect love.

Feb 25 Wed.   Faith leads to salvation through love.

Feb 26 Thurs.  As a divine fool in faith we step out in selfless action.

Feb 27 Fri.    Faith overcometh the world.

Feb 28 Sat.    Not my will, oh Father, but thy will be done.

Mar 1 Sun.   Oh Father, bring me into harmony that I may perceive thy divine will.

Mar 2 Mon.   Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for thy shall be filled.

Mar 3 Tues.  To do things my way is to be carnally minded; to do things thy way is the way of Christ.

Mar 4 Wed.  I can of my own self do nothing.

Mar 5 Thurs. In humility is great power.

Mar 6 Fri.   Oh Father, I give myself to thee in service.

Mar 7 Sat.   Oh Mother, bring forth my true personality.

Mar 8 Sun.  Individuality is but the cloak I wear.

Mar 9 Mon. In my patience, oh Lord, do I possess my soul.

Mar 10 Tues. Lord Jesus, thou art the redeemer of my soul.

Mar 11 Wed. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.

Mar 12 Thurs. Great is the soul of him who serves the least among men.

Mar 13 Fri. I shall know the truth and the truth shall set me free.

Mar 14 Sat. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

Five Days of Silence: Sunday March 15 through Thursday March 19

Mar 15 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 16 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 17 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 18 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 19 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 20 Fri.  Purge this branch, oh Father, that it may bring forth thy good fruit.

Mar 21 Sat. I seek thy face in purity all the days of my life.

Mar 22 Sun. It is through giving with pure intent that we receive life.

Mar 23 Mon. Oh glorious Father, thy presence releases me from all negation that I may live in thy glory.

Mar 24 Tues. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Mar 25 Wed. Oh Father, make pure my sacrifice as I offer it to thee.

Mar 26 Thurs. Through the life which permeates my being, guide my actions to be free and freeing.

Mar 27 Fri. It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Mar 28 Sat. Oh Lord, make me a channel of thy grace.

Passion Week Devotions

Mar 29 Palm Sun. At the end of Communion Service the Altar is dismantled. Eternal Flame remains lit.

Mar 30 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.

Mar 31 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 1 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 2 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 3 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 4 Holy Sat. No Communion. Morning prayers in silence. SILENCE all day. Mid-day meditation on Christos for 15 minutes. Evening prayer in silence.

Apr 5 Easter Sun.