"A journey, a pilgrimage! Yes, as we begin it, as we make the first step into the 'bright sadness' of Lent, we see — far, far away — the destination. It is the joy of Easter, it is the entrance into the glory of the Kingdom. And it is this vision, the foretaste of Easter, that make's Lent's sadness bright and our lenten effort a 'spiritual spring.' The night may be dark and long, but all along the way a mysterious and radiant dawn seems to shine on the horizon. 'Do not deprive us of our expectation, O Lover of man!'"
Alexander Schmemann, Great Lent: Journey to Pascha (14–15)
As we enter into this season of preparation and its "bright sadness," we are excited to offer many ways for you to grow in your faith here at St. Peter. Explore this page to learn more about our many Lenten offerings, including: our Lenten Bible Study on Wednesday mornings (along with our "podcast" on Lenten Healing, our Parish Mission on Sunday, March 22 through Tuesday, March 24, the Fish Fry and Walking Stations of the Cross every Friday throughout Lent, and more!