Great Lent Quotes

“We are approaching again the Great Lent—the time of repentance, the time of our reconciliation with God. Repentance is the beginning and also the condition of a truly Christian life.”
― Alexander Schmemann, Great Lent: A School of Repentance Its Meaning for Orthodox Christians

“How shall I begin to deplore the deeds of my miserable life? What beginning shall I make, O Christ, to this lament? But since Thou art compassionate, grant me remission of my trespasses." "Like as the potter gives life to his clay, Thou hast bestowed upon me Flesh and bones, breath and life; Today, O my Creator, my Redeemer and My Judge, Receive me a penitent..." "I have lost my first made beauty and dignity, And now I lie naked and covered with shame...”
― Alexander Schmemann, Great Lent: A School of Repentance Its Meaning for Orthodox Christians