March 13-19 Discussion Questions

Lent In Our Life

What is the difference between observing Lent and taking Lent seriously?
Why is it important to prepare for the lenten fast and experience Lent as preparation for Pascha?
Why does Schmemann consider attendance at Forgiveness Sunday Vespers, Great Canon of Saint Andrew, and Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts essential to keeping Lent?
What is a Christian fast? How and why is it related to prayer and alms giving?
What is the significance of understanding Lent as a time of spiritual effort? What types of effort does Schmemann suggest are required to make Lent “Lent in Our Life”?
When Lent is taken seriously what is rediscovered?

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