The Fifth Sunday of Lent: Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt
This Sunday commemorates the life of St. Mary of Egypt, who is a shining example of repentance from sin through prayer and fasting. St. Mary’s life exemplifies her conviction about Christ, which motivated the changing of her life from sin to holiness through repentance.
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Priest Richard Rene
Fr. Richard Rene is a priest in the Orthodox Church of America, a professional writer and has published a number of poetry, short stories and novels. He also has a podcast on Ancient Faith Radio (http://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/mysterion) and posts regular sermons and reflections on his blog Mysterion (http://www.thewordfrommysterion.com/).
