by Prince Mathew
Preface for Meditation
Lent is the period of time for self-examination by the believer; of putting on
the spiritual armor of the Church; of applying the riches of prayers and
almsgiving; of adopting deeply the meaning of repentance; of atonement and
reconciliation with God Almighty.
During the period of the The Holy Lent the awakening of the spirit of man comes
about through inspiration from the Head of the Church, Jesus Christ. It is a
time of self-examination and preparation, and of taking an inventory of one's
inner life. He and Christ know his exact condition. At this time one sees
himself in the mirror of the Gospel - how he looks. One finds the means and ways
to correct and improve himself.
Lent is a period of time when one delves into himself with the light of the Holy
Spirit in order to rid himself of the impediments which hold him back. It is a
period when one strengthens his faith by more prayer and devotional life. During
the period of fasting one makes a special attempt to evaluate his calling as a
Christian; to listen to the voice of the Gospel and heed its commandments; to
accept the constant invitation to enter Christ's Kingdom.
Bible Reading: First Friday of The Holy Lent
Evening
* St. Matthew 5: 17 - 26
Morning
* Ezekiel18: 20-32
St. Matthew 5:19 "Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and
teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven,
but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the
kingdom of heaven".
* Hosea 4:1-11
* Deuteronomy6 : 1- 13
* Isaiah 1:1-9
* St. James 3: 13 - 4: 5
* Romans 3:9-26
* St. Matthew 5: 27-37
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