Semana Santa!

Holy Week, the beautiful week before Christ’s Resurrection is a highlight for many Christians. Especially in the Orthodox traditions, there are numerous services leading up to Good Friday and Pascha/Easter/Pascua (in Spanish). Yesterday we celebrated Palm Sunday with a procession around the grounds with freshly cut palms singing Hosanna, just like those back 2000 years back. Last night, and tonight we have held Bridegroom Matins in the chapel. We sing hymns praising our savior, our Bridegroom who came, died, and trampled down death by death. We’re reminded that we have no garment that is worthy of our bridegroom. But in true love, he saved us from death and allowed us to be sons and heirs of His great kingdom.

Here at the ranch the boys are off for spring break, and will be able to attend all the services this week. We are all growing excited in anticipation of this Sunday. It is a great blessing to have Fr. Evangelos Pepps here with us. Having a priest here for the services makes the services so much more fulfilling.

Please keep us in your prayers here at St. Innocents. Blessed Holy Week and blessed struggle!

Take care, God bless!