Monday Inspirations
Posted February 23rd, 2026
Inspiration to Start the Work Week
I highlighted this hymn at the close of the Vespers of Forgiveness on Sunday. This is Clean Monday and the first day of Great Lent. I pray that it will be a joyful struggle for all us.
Let us cheerfully begin the season of Lent, and undergo the spiritual struggles. Let us purify and cleanse our souls and bodies. As we fast from foods, let us also abstain from giving in to any of the passions, and instead delight in the virtues of the Spirit. May we persevere in them with love, and then be counted worthy to see the solemn Passion of Christ our God, and to celebrate holy Pascha with spiritual joy.
I offer you this link to a reflection on Great Lent by our Metropolitan Gerasimos as well:
Great Lent
A friend posted the Lenten "Food" for Thought below. It sounds like good advice.
Wishing you a blessed week and a meaningful beginning to our Lenten journey.
Love in Christ,
Fr. Paul
