An Orthodox Calendar for Lent -2010

Courtesy: Fr. Philip Kuruvilla, MGOCSM Diaspora Secretariat, Nagpur: mgocsmsecretariat@yahoo.co.in

FEB

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Great Lent begins - The Holy Cross shows how much God loves you-SHUBKONO MONDAY- DAY OF FORGIVENESS

16-Feb

Try prostration -

Some churches celebrate

Isaiah Ch. 58

Learn to Fast and Pray

Pray for all Church Leaders

No chocolate today

Is there anyone who needs you to forgive them? Why don’t you?

40 times a day !

Ash Wednesdaytoday

FEB

Enjoy the Lord's Day together as a family

Contemplate the empty Cross- symbolising Jesus Christ's Death and Resurrection

FESTIVAL DAY OF VATTASSERIL ST. DIONYSIUS: Buried in Old Seminary, Kottayam

Checkpoint: Are you regular in respect to prayer and Bible reading?

Do you want to have the experience of the Prodigal Son when he returned home? Pray and Repent!

No Grumpy moods. Lent is a time of joy

Clear out that cupboard and give unused items to Charity.

AN INDIAN SAINT

01-Mar

FEB

Go to Holy Qurbana seeking the peace and comfort only Christ gives.

When you wake up, say: "Jesus I would like to share in your desert experience"

Checkpoint: Have you decided which bad habits you will give up permanently?

Can you share some food with those who are hungry? (Isaiah 58:7)

Make your mother feel special.

Sweets out! Prayer in! Set your Lenten Objectives

Don't forget that charity is essential during lent.

MAR

Make a decision: I will get to church on time, I won't be late.

Kneel down and pray: "Lord have mercy" - 'Kurie elaison'

Have I cheated anyone? How can I make it up?

Look on the Golgotha/ Cross raised in the church's centre to be saved

Expect opposition from Satan and his evil forces. Nobody said following our Lord was easy

"No"to your favourite T.V. programs.

Go about your day with a song in your heart. Pray for peace all over the world.

Mid-Lent

MAR

Pray for the 7 newly elected bishops of the Church