Great Lent

Finding the Willingness to Accept God’s Will is Often Our Greatest Struggle

October 14, 2024March 6, 2025 by Chris Banescu

Finding the Willingness to Accept Gods Will is Often Our Greatest Struggle by Fr. Richard Rene –
As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are continuing striving to accept and accomplish God’s will. Finding this willingness is often our greatest struggle. [Read more…]

Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete – First Week of Great Lent

February 27, 2023March 6, 2025 by Chris Banescu

by Chris Banescu –
During the first week of Great Lent, the Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete is sung (chanted) in the evening services of the Orthodox Church, from Monday through Thursday. Known as the Great Canon of Repentance, this hymn is the longest canon in all Church services. It is also one of the most moving and transformative liturgical hymns of the Church. [Read more…]