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I read a quote on Orthodoxy Live's FB feed that I hoped to get some general feedback about?
It says:
"The Lenten journey can be a difficult one. But God wants you to succeed. At the mid-point of the Great Fast, the journey shifts from us (our repentance and effort), to the events which took place "for our sake and for our salvation." (paraphrased from Fr. Alexander Schmemman) - keep that in mind.
I'm trying to understand the focus, and purpose of Lent, as we go through it. Probably on more levels than I'm able.
It has been very fruitful for me so far. But it seems I missed the expected "shift". Would anyone be willing to comment on any part of the big picture, and help me put things in context, especially as far as our own spiritual focus, what we learn from Lent, how we hope to grow, those kinds of things?
I have some specific questions, but I think I talk about myself too much in here, so I'd rather try to understand overall.
Thanks SO much, everyone!
It says:
"The Lenten journey can be a difficult one. But God wants you to succeed. At the mid-point of the Great Fast, the journey shifts from us (our repentance and effort), to the events which took place "for our sake and for our salvation." (paraphrased from Fr. Alexander Schmemman) - keep that in mind.
I'm trying to understand the focus, and purpose of Lent, as we go through it. Probably on more levels than I'm able.
It has been very fruitful for me so far. But it seems I missed the expected "shift". Would anyone be willing to comment on any part of the big picture, and help me put things in context, especially as far as our own spiritual focus, what we learn from Lent, how we hope to grow, those kinds of things?
I have some specific questions, but I think I talk about myself too much in here, so I'd rather try to understand overall.
Thanks SO much, everyone!