Category Archives: Lent

Why Greek Matters (Part 9) – The Prodigal Son and the Resurrection of the Dead

Small details sometimes mean little – at other times they contribute significantly to the meaning of a passage. In the familiar story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, a verb occurs twice that often is translated  “get up” (NRSV, … Continue reading

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Readings for the Daily Office Lectionary – Lent Part 2

A practice I have been enjoying as of late is following the course of Scripture readings in the Daily Office Lectionary in the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). The Daily Office refers to four daily prayer services (morning, noon, evening, … Continue reading

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The Great Litany (part I)

        **The full text of the Great Litany can be found at http://www.richardliantonio.com/prayer/?p=169 One of the most curious occurrences within the season of Lent in the Anglican Tradition is the praying of the Great Litany. Traditionally, this is done … Continue reading

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Two Short Prayers for Lent

J.M.W. Turner, Throwing Overboard the Dying and the Dead Holy God, our lives are laid open before you; rescue us from the chaos of sin and through the death of your Son bring us healing and make us whole in … Continue reading

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Remember That You are Dust…

  Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the six-and-a-half week season of Lent. The part we all know about Ash Wednesday is that people get ashes smudged on their foreheads and walk around looking somewhat goofy for the rest … Continue reading

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Will You Forget Me Forever?

“How long, oh Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my … Continue reading

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