




Preparing for Lent
During the four weeks prior to Great Lent, the Church prepares us with several “pre-lenten” themes: repentance and humility, God’s mercy, judgment and salvation, and forgiveness. The pre-lenten Sundays prepare us for our “lenten journey.” They arm us with that which we need to “enter the Fast with joy,” to make the most of the…

On Prayer and Repentance
Written by St. Ignatius Brianchaninov; Translated by Nun Cornelia (Rees) In today’s Gospel, the prayer of the publican is shown drawing God’s mercy to him. This prayer consisted of the following words: God be merciful to me a sinner (Lk. 18:13). It is worthy of our attention that God heard such a short prayer, and…

Baking, Vegan-Style
As a baker, I want to make sure every baked good is delicious, has good consistency, and is baked properly. There are some obvious challenges when baking vegan foods. I’m sure many of us have experienced them first-hand, myself included. So for all of you bakers, here are some tips on vegan substitutions to ensure…



