4/9/11 - Fifth Saturday in Lent

Saints and Feasts:
5th Saturday of Lent: The Akathist Hymn
Eupsychios the Martyr
Vadim the Righteous of Persia
Rafael, Nicholas, Irene, & Olympias of Mytilene

Epistle: Hebrews 9:1-7

Gospel: Luke 1:39-49, 56

To ponder and meditate on: On Sundays and feast days come to the Church, and falling down with reverence before God, be mindful of all the mercies you may ever have received from Him. Thank Him for them with all your heart, and as a sign of your thankfulness, promise to live as He commanded you (St. Tikhon of Zadonsk).

Challenge: Make plans to be at Church tomorrow morning . . . try not to stay out late tonight . . . but truly prepare yourself. We are approaching the end of the Great Lent. Make sure to spend more time with God and reorient yourself to Him.