Blog Entries tagged 'fast' http://www.orthodoxbiz.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:54:01 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.orthodoxbiz.com/orthodox-christian-blogs/364-eleos-blog-13-everyday-lenten-essential-oil-scents.html <p>Angel: Hi, Di! We&rsquo;re over halfway through the Great Fast, during which we often recite or read silently the Lenten Prayer of St. Ephraim:</p><br/><p style="margin-left: 40px;">O Lord and Master of my life, take away from me the spirit to be lazy and neglectful, the desire for lust of power and idle talk. Grant me, your servant, the spirit of moderation, humility, patience and love.<br /><br/>Yes, O Lord and King, grant me to see my own faults and keep me from judging my brethren, [...] dtzouras@mac.com Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:00:00 +0100 Saint Ephraim Psalm prayer Orthodoxy myrrh lent Kassiani humility frankincense fast essential oils Bible