Great Lent is our opportunity to turn our minds from useless and destructive pursuits and turn toward the life-giving way the Lord has shown us. This change of mind and life cannot be done in a moment, which is why we are given Great Lent each year. And we have these days of preparation even before we begin the Fast.

On Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday of the first week of Lent, we will celebrate the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete, starting at 6 PM each evening. If you cannot come to all, come to one service. If you have to arrive late or leave early, do so — but come! There is no better way to enter the spirit of Lent than by making St. Andrew’s words to his soul our own.

Finally, that first week begins our weekly Pre–Sanctified Liturgies on Wednesdays at 6 PM, followed by supper. Confessions will be heard from 4:30–5:45 PM beforehand. Confessions will also be heard after Vespers and by appointment.