4/01/2011 -- Fourth Friday in Lent

Saints and Feasts:
Mary of Egypt
Gerontios & Vasilides the Martyrs
Euthemios of Suzdal

OLD TESTAMENT READING 1: Isaiah 29:13-23

OLD TESTAMENT READING 2: Genesis 12:1-7

OLD TESTAMENT READING 3: Proverbs 14:15-26

To ponder and mediate on: As a light bearing candle, shining upon those in darkness we behold the Holy Virgin; for igniting the heavenly light, She guides everyone to Divine Knowledge (from the 4th Salutation to the Theotokos).

Challenge: Each Friday in Great Lent, we celebrate the service of Salutations to the Theotokos. This service is celebrated in the evening. Make plans to go to this evening’s service. Follow along in the service, it is a beautiful prayer.