Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. This is the concise refrain we hear through Great Lent as we sharpen our effort to walk the “narrow path” of salvation.
The midpoint of Great Lent sees the cross in our midst. St. Paul says that the word of the cross is “foolishness” to those who are perishing (1 Cor 1).
St. Gregory Palamas was able, through his effective teaching and by his example, to show that the energies of God manifest themselves in the life of every Christian.
On the first Sunday of Lent, we remember the restoration of icons to the churches in 843, after years of repression by iconoclast rulers and agitators.
Through Great and Holy Lent, the Church draws us into repentance and renewal. Through the fast, we attend to our spiritual well-being, seeking deeper communion with our good and loving God.
All of us at IOCC are grateful to work with dedicated supporters like you. As a small token of thanks, IOCC offers resources to support your Lenten journey of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.