Thursday, April 11, 2019

Lenten reading, watching

My Lenten reading:
The Bible and the Holy Fathers for the Orthodox selections for this period, which include the traditional Lenten texts from the books of:

  • Genesis, Isaiah, and Proverbs on week days, and 
  • Hebrews and Mark on weekends,
  • Followed by commentary from the early church Fathers.
  • When You Pray, by Joseph Letendre.

    Viewing:
    I have subscribed to the video series My Beautiful Lent, coordinated by Cynthia Damaskos, an Orthodox holistic health coach. She is offering new videos for this Lenten season, along with access to those from last year. Videos remain accessible until a week after the Feast (Pascha or Nativity).

    I recommend it, along with her Christmas series, My Beautiful Advent. Both series provide a new spiritual interview on Sunday, and a health-related interview on Wednesday. The web site also offers meal plans for those observing the fasts, and physical workout videos for those who wish to use them.