Great Lent, the Fourth Week, Tuesday – Three kinds of wood – Matins Canon, Ode 8

Let us sing the praises of the Cross, made from three kinds of wood as a figure of the Trinity; and, venerating it with fear, let us raise our cry, as we bless, praise and exalt Christ above forever. Great Lent, the Fourth Week, Tuesday Matins Canon Ode 8 If a Christian looks carefully, the… Continue reading Great Lent, the Fourth Week, Tuesday – Three kinds of wood – Matins Canon, Ode 8

Great Lent, the 3rd Week, Thursday, The Sixth Hour- "the ensign of the people" – Isaiah 11:10-12:2

In that day the root of Jesse, who standeth for an ensign of the people, him the Gentiles shall beseech, and his sepulchre shall be glorious. Great Lent, the Third Week, Thursday, The Sixth Hour, Isaiah 11:10, from the selection: Isaiah 11:10-12:2 The “root of Jesse” is none other than our Lord Jesus Christ, who… Continue reading Great Lent, the 3rd Week, Thursday, The Sixth Hour- "the ensign of the people" – Isaiah 11:10-12:2

Great Lent, the Second Week, Thursday, The Sixth Hour – The Holy Eucharist and hearing the voice of God – Isaiah 6:1-12

And it came to pass in the year in which king Ozias died, [that] I saw the Lord sitting on a high and exalted throne, and the house was full of his glory. 2. And seraphs stood round about him: each one had six wings: and with two they covered [their] face, and with two… Continue reading Great Lent, the Second Week, Thursday, The Sixth Hour – The Holy Eucharist and hearing the voice of God – Isaiah 6:1-12