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Sarx (σαρξ) is the Greek word for "flesh". This is the blog of a Southern Man (sojourning in Buffalo, NY) attempting to follow God in the way of Jesus.

I am a priest in the Russian Orthodox Church in America (ROCIA). We are growing a Mission community here in Buffalo.

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Disclaimer

I who have written this story, or rather this fable, give no credence to the various incidents related in it. For some things in it are the deceptions of demons, other poetic figments; some are probable, others improbable; while still others are intended for the delectation of foolish men. (Closing lines of the Táin Bó Cúalnge)

Station Church – 4th Friday of Lent

On Friday in the fourth week of Lent, the station is at Sant’Eusebio or St Eusebius
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Friday in the 4th Week of Lent

Note the parts that are repeated daily on the Ash Wednesday Post

Today’s Station: Sant’Eusebio

Missa:
MEDITATIO Cordis mei

INTROIT: Psalm 18: 15
The meditation of my heart is always in Thy sight: O Lord, my helper, and my redeemer. (Ps. 18: 2) The heavens show forth the glory of God, and the firmament declareth the work of His hands. v. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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Station Church – 4th Thursday in Lent

On Thursday in the fourth week of Lent, the station is at San Martino ai Monti or Sts Martin and Sylvester in the Hills.
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Thursday in the 4th Week of Lent

Note the parts that are repeated daily on the Ash Wednesday Post

Today’s Station: San Martino ai Monti

Missa:
LAETETUR Cor

INTROIT: Psalm 104:3-4
Let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord: seek ye the Lord, and be strengthened: seek His face evermore. Psalm 104:1 Give glory to the Lord, and call upon His name: declare His deeds among the nations. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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Station Church – 4th Wednesday in Lent

On Wednesday in the 4th week of Lent, the station is at San Paolo fuori le Mura or Saint Paul Outside the Walls.
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Wednesday in the 4th Week of Lent

Today is the Feast of the Annunciation, and so these propers would not be used this year.

Note the parts that are repeated daily on the Ash Wednesday Post

Today’s Station: San Paolo fuori le Mura

Missa:
CUM Sanctificátus

INTROIT: Ezekiel 36:23-26
When I shall be sanctified in you, I will gather you from every land: and I will pour upon you clean water, and you shall be cleansed from all your filthiness: and I will give you a new spirit. (Ps. 33: 2) I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall be ever in my mouth. v. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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Station Church – 4th Tuesday in Lent

On Tuesday in the fourth week of Lent, the station is at San Lorenzo in Damaso or Saint Lawrence in the House of Damasus


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Tuesday in the 4th Week of Lent

Note the parts that are repeated daily on the Ash Wednesday Post

Today’s Station: San Lorenzo in Damaso

Missa:
EXAUDI DEUS

INTROIT: Psalm 54: 2-3
Hear, O God, my prayer, and despise not my supplication: Be attentive to me and hear me. I am grieved in my exercise; and am troubled ; V. At the voice of the enemy, and at the tribulation of the sinner. For they have cast iniquities upon me: and in wrath they were troublesome to me. v. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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Station Church – 4th Monday in Lent

On Monday in the fourth week of Lent, the station is at Santi Quattro Coronati al Celio or Church of the Four Crowned Martyrs.
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Monday in the 4th Week of Lent

Note the parts that are repeated daily on the Ash Wednesday Post

Today’s Station: Santi Quattro Coronati al Celio

Missa:
DEUS IN Nomine Tuo

INTROIT: Psalm 53:3-4
Save me, O God, in Thy name and in Thy strength deliver me: O God, hear my prayer; give ear to the words of my mouth. (Psalm 53:5) For strangers have risen up against me: and the mighty have sought after my soul. V. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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