I surpass the publican in transgressions,
but do not even compete in his repentance!
I have not accomplished the good deeds of the Pharisee,
yet I boldly out-do his boasting!
By Your infinite humility, Christ God
through which You laid low the high-minded demons on the Cross,
establish in me the good deeds of the one,
and the humility of mind of the other,
confirming in me the good intentions of each,
and save me, O Savior!
Notes from a Hillside Farm; being Musings and Observations on Life, Letters, and our Most Holy Faith, by a Lawyer, Sheep- farmer, and Communicant of the Orthodox Church
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
During Lent the Eastern Churches go to a collection called the Triodion for special additions to the daily and weekly cycle of prayers and services. There are several translations of this material in English. Archimandrite Ephraim of the monastery of St. Andrew in England has placed his own versions on-line as part of his growing collection of translations into English. A little closer to home, the sisters of the Holy Myrrhbearers Monastery in upstate New York post daily excerpts from their own translation of the Triodion here. Here is an excerpt from today's Vespers service:
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This is a good thing to read, before I begin volunteering at a homeless shelter. Thank you.
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