Its funny how church turned out for me today. I was terribly distracted during services. It was one of those weeks where I just couldn't settle down and quiet my soul. But, even so, after getting home there was this deep and profound sense of joy and contentment. Between the words of the Liturgy, the words of the Gospel and Epistle, and receiving Christ Himself in the Eucharist it changed me. Not that I should excuse any problems on my part and allow spiritual laziness to crop in. But sometimes our goals and reality are far apart. Thank God He comes to us us where we are.
Today was the Sunday of the Paralytic at the Sheep's pool from John 5. I thought it was pretty ironic.
Kontakion for the Sunday of the Paralytic
Tone 3
By Your divine intercession, O Lord,
as You raised up the paralytic of old,
so raise up my soul, paralyzed by sins and thoughtless acts;
so that being saved I may sing to You:
“Glory to Your power, O compassionate Christ!”
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Posted by Anonymous 
Ancient Faith Radio
Apr. 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment
I don't recall when your book sale is... but I do hope you do much more than cover the table fees!