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The musings & rants of 3 retired military (2 USAF, 1 USN), 1 former WSO, and 1 AF brat. Old AF Sarge, Juvat, Tuna, LUSH, and Beans.
The musings & rants of 3 retired military (2 USAF, 1 USN), 1 former WSO, and 1 AF brat. Old AF Sarge, Juvat, Tuna, LUSH, and Beans.
Just as important, Great and Holy Saturday, when Christ defeated Hell and death.
ReplyDeleteGreat and Holy Saturday - Troparion & Kontakion
Commemorated on April 18
Troparion — Tone 2
The Noble Joseph, / when he had taken down Your most pure Body from the tree, / wrapped it in fine linen, / and anointed it with spices, / and placed it in a new tomb.
Troparion — Tone 2
When You descended to death, O Life Immortal, / You slayed hell with the splendor of Your Godhead, / and when from the depths You raised the dead, / all the Powers of Heaven cried out, / O Giver of Life, Christ our God, glory to You!
Troparion — Tone 2
The Angel came to the myrrh-bearing women at the tomb and said: / “Myrrh is fitting for the dead, / but Christ has shown Himself a stranger to corruption.”
Kontakion — Tone 6
He who shut in the depths is beheld dead, / wrapped in fine linen and spices. / The Immortal One is laid in a tomb as a mortal man. / The women have come to anoint Him with myrrh, / weeping bitterly and crying: / “This is the most blessed Sabbath / on which Christ has fallen asleep to rise on the third day!”
Amen
DeleteThanks Sarge.
ReplyDeleteI would be perfectly happy if that was the extent of every sermon preached over the coming weekend.
It would be more than sufficient.
DeleteThank you, Sarge.
ReplyDeleteLast year on Good Friday I was in rehab with my busted hip, and spent a lot of time reflecting on my pain vs what He suffered for us. It helped me tremendously, along with reading my little "E100 Military Edition" Bible.
I try to remember that no pain I have ever experienced compares to what He suffered. It helps.
DeleteYes it does.
DeleteAmen
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