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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 – 3rd Tuesday of Lent

On Tuesday in the 3rd Week of Lent the Station is at Santa Pudenziana or the Basilica of Saint Pudentiana.
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Tuesday in the 3rd Week of Lent

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

Today’s Station: Santa Pudenziana

Missa:
EGO CLAMAVI

INTROIT: Psalm 16:6, 8
I have cried to thee, for thou, O God, hast heard me: O incline thy ear unto me, and hear my words. Shew forth thy wonderful mercies; thou who savest them that trust in thee. From them that resist thy right hand keep me, as the apple of thy eye. Protect me under the shadow of thy wings. 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 – 3rd Monday in Lent

On Monday in the 3rd week of Lent, the station is at San Marco or St Mark’s.
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Monday in the 3rd Week of Lent

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Today’s Station: San Marco

Missa:
IN DEO Laudabo verbum

INTROIT: Psalm 55:5
In God I will praise the word, in the Lord I will praise His speech: in God I will trust: I will not fear what man can do against me. V. Have mercy on me, O God, for man hath trodden me under foot: all the day long he hath afflicted me, fighting against 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.
Repeat The law of the Lord…

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Station Church – 3rd Sunday in Lent

On the third Sunday in Lent the station is at San Lorenzo Fuori le Mura or Saint Lawrence outside the Walls
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3rd Sunday in Lent

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

Today’s Station: San Lorenzo Fuori le Mura

Missa:
OCULI Mei

INTROIT: Psalm 24: 15-16
My eyes are ever towards the Lord : for He shall pluck my feet out of the snare : look Thou upon me, and have mercy on me : for I am alone and poor. (Psalm 24: 1, 2). To Thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul : in Thee, O my God, I put my trust, let me not be ashamed. 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.
Repeat My eyes are ever…
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Station Church – 2nd Saturday in Lent

On Saturday in the second week of Lent the station is at Santi Marcellino e Pietro or Sts Marcellinus and Peter.
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Saturday in the 2nd Week of Lent

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

Today’s Station:
Santi Marcellino e Pietro

Missa:
LEX DOMINI

INTROIT: Psalm 18: 8
The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls : the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones. (Psalm 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.
Repeat The law of the Lord…

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Station Church – 2nd Friday in Lent

On Friday in the second week of Lent the station is at San Vitale or St Vitalis
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Friday in the 2nd Week of Lent

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

Today’s Station: San Vitale

Missa:
EGO AUTEM

INTROIT: Psalm 16:15
But as for me, I will appear before Thy sight in justice: I shall be satisfied when Thy glory shall appear. (Ps. 16: 1) Hear, O Lord, my justice: attend to my supplication. 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.
Repeat But as for me…

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