Lent 2010

Pray the Hours

Starting Ash Wednesday (February 17, 2010), a podcast posting of the daily office will be released each evening on the St. Paul's 2010 Lenten Pray the Hours website to use during the 2010 Lenten season. This is a project of the young adults of St. Pauls Episcopal Church of Murfreesboro.

Lenten Meditations 2010

Calendar for Lent

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Friday, March 12

Psalm 95** & 88: Gen. 47:1-26; 1 Cor. 9:16-27; Mark 6:47-56

** Intend for use in the morning

Have you ever witnessed a miracle and didn’t fully understand its implication? When the disciples in the boat saw Jesus walking on water, they were witnessing a miracle. Because their hearts were hardened, they did not fully understand this miracle or the miracle of the loaves. God does this to teach us to appreciate every moment and open our hearts to the miracle of Jesus Christ.

For instance, I appreciate God’s miracle of creation every time I see a newborn baby. My appreciation for creation teaches us that life is a precious miracle. Live every moment and be confident that you will witness His miracles. Don’t become so wrapped up in your own self so that you can’t be aware of the miracles surrounding you.

The Lord says, “Don’t harden your hearts as Israel did at Meribah.” God is trying to
teach us to have openness towards mankind and live as a Christian. This scripture is meant to remind us to be receptive to what the Lord is saying to you through his miracles.

This Lenten season, do not be afraid to witness God’s miracles around you. Be aware of all the miracles you experience. Consider yourself to be courageous when you face obstacles or challenges, God is teaching you a lesson. Embrace every moment and praise God. He truly deserves to be praised and worshiped. Thanks be to God.

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Lent at St. Paul's

Lent at St. Pau'sObserve Lent at St. Paul's with Evening Prayer on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings; Stations of the Cross on Fridays; and a special Lenten series on the names of Jesus and soup supper on Wednesdays. Services will be held on Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter in addition to regular Sunday services.

Lenten Meditations Archive

Lenten Soup Suppers and Study Series

What: Lenten Soup Suppers and Study Series

Study: The Names of Jesus

When: Wednesday evenings beginning February 24 and continuing through March 24 (see schedule below for details)

Time: 5:45 p.m. food line opens. Brief liturgy and speaker following meal

Where: St. Paul's Parish Hall

Childcare provided

Weekly Schedule

Feb. 24: Rabbi Rami Shapiro

March 3: The Rev. Bob Abstein

March 10: Dr. Awadh Binhazim, Muslim Chaplain, Vanderbilt University

March 17: TBA

March 24: Dr. Paul Holloway, Professor at The School of Theology at Sewanee